Cuenca Expats Magazine Issue 2 | Page 12

ask the experts YOUR PETS Q: What is the best way to provide a healthy diet for my dog? Answer: In order to prevent illnesses in pets, good nutrition is essential. A pregnant dog should be fed small amounts of a high quality food several times a day (up to 5 times a day). The proper amounts of carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins and minerals must be given. The puppies can start eating at 21 days, we should use a good quality puppy food. It will have real meat as the source of protein and it is well balanced; this food should be soaked with chamomile’s warm water to soften it. We must offer them at least five times a day until they turn 6 months old, then three times until they are one year old, after this time twice a day it is enough. Avoid giving large amounts of food once a day, it can cause stomach torsion in large breeds. If we use home-made food, never use bones, fat, garlic, onions, grapes, chocolate, walnuts or raw eggplant. Make sure you provide well-balanced food at all times. Small and large breeds have different nutritional requirements, patients with heart, liver, kidney, intestinal or skin problems should be fed appropriately. Ask your vet about this particular issue. For More Information Contact: GUSTAVO MORA | Email: [email protected] Phone: 4109141 | 4109169 | 4109232 Fax: 4109262 Av. Huaynacápac 1-38 y Pachacamac | El Vergel |Cuenca Q: i Just Arrived in ecuador? What do i need to do next? RELOCATION Answer: If you are planning to make Ecuador your new home, you need to first obtain a Permanent Residency Visa. There are 6 types of immigrant visas. You’ll need to decide which of those meets your specific needs best. After obtaining your visas, you need to get your Cedula (a form of national ID card). Then depending on your specific situation, you may need a variety of other services, which may include: • Ecuadorian Driver’s License and Test • Marriage License Registration in Ecuador • CD Policy Visa Update • Legalize Additional Documents (US & EC) • Professional Degree Registration • Ecuadorian Citizenship • End of Life Planning and Ecuadorian Will • Ecuadorian Bank Account opened • IESS Health Insurance enrollment • IVA Tax Refund enrollment • Power of Attorney • Transfer Visa to New Passport For More Information Contact: MAITE DURAN, GRINGO VISAS | Email: [email protected] Phone: 0989153622 |US (203) 648-4511 www.gringovisas.com WE’RE ON INSTAGRAM #CUENCAEXPATSMAG The top photos that we are tagged in each month will be published here in Cuenca Expats Magazine. The best photo will we awarded a special prize. If you are not on Instagram, you can send your pictures via e-mail to: [email protected] page 12 | cuenca expats magazine