STEPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PUPPY !!!

1.       Your puppy needs a safe environment. A safe and clean environment will help your puppy be healthy and you will not be afraid of paying a lot of money for your vet.

a.      Your puppy’s bedding should be aired out daily and washed or replaced weekly.

b.      Some study says that there are some plants that are toxic to puppies who like to chew. For example, lily of the valley, oleander, azalea, yew, foxglove, rhododendron, rhubard, and shamrock can be harmful to your puppy. So, remember to keep them far away from your puppy.

2.       Your puppy needs to exercise. Remember that different breeds need different amounts of exercise. Because puppies are still growing, you should avoid any sort of rough play or hard exercise.

a.      A puppy should be walked an hour per day. You can allow your puppy to interact with the other friendly dogs he/she meets and to leave scent markings. This can raise your puppy’s confidence, especially if your puppy is a boy.

b.      Once vaccinated, your puppy should be encouraged to play and socialize with friendly puppies, grown dogs, and other animals. Remember not to leave your puppy alone with the others for even a minute at first.

3.      Your puppy should visit a vet as scheduled. You have to choose a vet for your puppy. You can ask your friends for vet recommendations. You should choose one who is friendly, well-managed, and smells clean. Be sure you feel comfortable with the vet you choose.

a.      Bring your puppy to the vet to get vaccinated when he/she is 6 to 9 weeks old. Talk to your vet about distemper, parainfluenza, canine hepatitis, and parvovirus. They may have suggestions for other important vaccines as well, depending on the risks of your particular dog.

b.      Remember to get deworming medication for your puppy during the first vet visit. This is not only good for your puppy’s health but also good for your own because there are many of the parasites that infect your puppy can be passed to humans and cause health problems in your family.

c.       Get a rabies vaccination when your puppy is 12 to 16 weeks old.

d.      When your puppy is around 20 weeks old, you can start to think about whether you need to spay or neuter your puppy. Unless you foresee wanting to have puppies, it's a good idea to spay and neuter; thousands of unwanted puppies end up in pounds each year.

e.      Schedule a vet check-up for your puppy at least every six months. Also, schedule vet appointments for the proper vaccinations. Make sure your puppy feel comfortable when you take him/her to the vet by bringing treats with you while you are there.

4.      Remember to watch for your puppy’s health problems. Always keep your eyes on your puppy and you can catch any problems early. Your puppy’s eyes should be always bright, and the eyes and nostrils should be free of discharge. The puppy's coat should be clean and shiny. Watch out for bumps, inflammation, or rashes on the skin, as well as signs of diarrhea around the tail.

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