Your Pet Doctor

New Puppy Care:-


New Puppy Supplies:-
There are over 150 breeds of dogs registered with the American Kennel Club in addition to breeds registered with other dog registration agencies; and millions of  mixed breed puppies that are not registered. Fortunately, care of a puppy regardless of the breed is essentially the same.


New Puppy Shopping List : What Do We Need ? 




Prior to bringing your new puppy home,

purchase the following items to care for

your new pet:

 Dishes for food and water

 a bed

 a collar

 a leash

 an identification tag

 crate with bedding

 teething toys

Before New Puppy at Home : Fleas and Ticks



There are many flea and tick products
available that will prevent infestation and
will kill these parasites. Follow the
recommendations of your pet store or
your veterinarian.


Bringing Your Puppy Home :-


Place the bed in a quiet area that is draft free, out of the way of foot traffic and not subject to temperature extremes. Your puppy will require a lot of sleep and naps. If you have children, limit playtime with the puppy, as it will get tired quickly.

Grooming :-


Most puppies enjoy a bath and brushing.
Purchase the shampoo and brush your pet
store or veterinarian recommends for the
breed of the pup you have chosen. The
bath water should be warm. Check
temperature of water with your elbow. If
comfortable for you, it will be
comfortable for your puppy. Rinse and
re-rinse your pet before drying with a
large towel and a hand held hair dryer.
Brushing when almost dry helps fluff up
the hair coat.

Legal Requirements :-


Check with your local government
concerning the legal obligations you will
need to meet regarding your new puppy,
including:
 Dog licensing
 Proof of rabies vaccination
 Microchipping
 Mandatory spay/neuter laws
 Waste removal and leash laws

Visiting the Vet :-


As soon as possible, take your puppy to a
veterinarian. In addition to a general
health check-up, your puppy will need
vaccinations and a worming analysis.
Spaying or neutering your puppy prevents
overpopulation in an already overcrowded
world. If you do not wish to breed your pet,
spaying or neutering is a good idea. Check
with your local dog-licensing bureau
because it may be required in your area.

Housebreaking :-


There are three keys to success when
housetraining your puppy:
 take your puppy outside
immediately after naps and meals;
 lavish praise when your puppy is
successful; and
 patience.
Using a crate with bedding will encourage
your puppy to wait until he gets to an
approved area to relieve himself.
Your puppy’s muscles grow as they grow,
and frequent urination is natural—which is why you need to take your puppy to an
approved area immediately following naps
and meals.

Your puppy only wants to please you, so
praising your pet when he is successful
ingrains good behavior. If the puppy makes
a “mistake” in the house, do not resort to
hitting. Puppies have short memory spans,
so they will not understand what the
punishment is for. If you see your puppy
relieving himself in the house, take him
outside immediately. If he is caught making
a mess, a firm “no” while clapping your
hands loudly should be his only
punishment.

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Setting a feeding and walking schedule will
help your puppy adjust, and make
housebreaking successful. If your puppy
does relieve himself in the house, it should
be cleaned and deodorized as soon as
possible to prevent reoccurrence. And
remember, patience, patience, patience!