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Check your dog regularly for blisters and worn pads. If the backpack or the dog gets wet, observe both of them closely. The risk of blisters and skin irritations increases, and you might have to carry more yourself. With a good quality backpack the risks of blistering or irritations are less. When you put the backpack on the dog, make sure that the dogs collar is not under the backpack but lays free. For longer hikes, make sure your dogs pads are thick and the dog is in good shape. Make sure you feed your dog more on long trips, fatty foods are good. Also, make sure your dog drinks sufficiently. You can mix in some liverpate in the water to make sure your dog is not dehydrated. Always keep your dog leashed when it has a backpack on. The consequences on a dog taking a trip on its own are bigger if the dog is carrying stuff, it can also get stuck and not find its way back to you. The dog might think a swim is a good idea, but swimming with a heavy backpack could be dangerous. A dog that is sick or injured should not be carrying weight before you have talked to your vet. A dog mildly dysplastic with no symptoms can backpack pretty much like a non-dysplastic dog, but it might be a good idea to be careful when adding weight to the packs. A dysplastic with symptoms should not carry weight unless your veterinarian says it can. X-ray your dog before backpacking!...to start reading this article from the beginning please click on here...
