Maltese

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

They are recommended to have 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals. Some Maltese have sensitive stomachs and could be picky eaters, so choose their food carefully. It is best to get advice from your vet to ask for a healthy diet for them.

Maltese have a beautiful coat that sheds a very minimal amount only. But still, they need regular grooming and brushing to keep their coat healthy and clean. Their coat easily gets dirty, so an occasional bath will helo maintain their coat.

It doesn't take so much effort to groom them.

Clean and brush the Maltese's coat on a regular basis, even though they have a sporty short haircut. This helps to keep him clean and prevents mats. Despite their beauty, Maltese get muddy quickly and must be bathed at least once a week.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, indicating an infection. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.

Make grooming a pleasant experience for them, complete with encouragement and treats, and you'll be paving the way for simple vet assessments and other handling when they are older.

Maltese does not require a lot of physical activity. Although they can be energetic and active around the house, they only need at least 30 minutes of gentle walks around the street or in the park. Exercise will keep them healthy and happy all throughout their life.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being, and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog. Annual health checks are recommended to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

Maltese can be a good playmate to older children who knows how to deal with them. They are adorable and is a great family dog. Proper and early socialization is needed for them so they will learn how to manage their emotions around other people.

Maltese is an intelligent breed. They sometimes tend to do things independently, which is why basic obedience training at an early age. They respond well to positive reinforcement because of their nature as companion dogs. Do not use harsh treatment.

They can get along with other dogs and cats if they are socialized at an early age. Cats can be their playmate too! But watch out for their behaviour around new faces because they might become aggressive. Teach them how to behave well.