| Taking care of your new puppy's health is about more | | | | excessive shedding. |
| than just his physical well-being. It's also about keeping | | | | Just for you... |
| his stress level low, teaching him how to function in his | | | | Not all puppy healthcare supplies are for your puppy. |
| new world, and letting him know that he is loved. | | | | There are a few things you should purchase for |
| Fun stuff | | | | yourself with an eye toward keeping your puppy |
| That last one will most likely be no problem. You can | | | | healthy. These include: |
| prepare for your puppy's happy playtime with you by | | | | Books on puppy healthcare, training, and behavior |
| purchasing a few of the following just for him: | | | | Puppy-sized food and water bowls |
| Plush toys and squeaky toys for him to cuddle and | | | | Puppy-sized collar with name tag and contact info for |
| destroy | | | | you |
| Puppy chew toys and bones | | | | A leash appropriate for his breed |
| Small bite-sized treats | | | | A word about vaccinations |
| For your home | | | | You can find a wealth of information both for and |
| Next, keep him from chewing on the things that can | | | | against vaccines, each with a ton of studies to support |
| hurt him by providing him with a puppy cage or fenced | | | | them. Should you or shouldn't you? It's up to you. But if |
| in area where he will be safe while you are out. | | | | you decide to, it's import that you follow through and |
| Additionally, something along the lines of ChewStop, a | | | | get booster shots for your puppy on time. |
| spray that protects your furniture and your puppy by | | | | Here's a list of what your vet might offer you as far |
| tasting just terrible may be just the thing to keep him | | | | as vaccinations for you new pup and when they are |
| from gnawing your valuable and potentially dangerous | | | | given. You'll notice that there are multiple times in a |
| belongings. | | | | puppies life when he can get vaccinated against |
| Grooming | | | | certain things, so if you're undecided you do have time. |
| Proper grooming is a bit part of keeping your new | | | | Parvovirus - 5 weeks; perhaps more after 15 weeks |
| puppy healthy. Professional groomers are trained to | | | | Combination vaccine or 5-way vaccine without |
| notice irregularities on your puppy's body as he grows | | | | leptospirosis - 6 weeks and 9 weeks. |
| and changes, but you can have a mini-puppy grooming | | | | Coronavirus - 6 weeks and 9 weeks; 12 weeks and 15 |
| station at home to keep up with your puppy's health. | | | | weeks; or as an adult |
| Dental supplies will help you keep your puppy's teeth | | | | Rabies - 12 weeks and up; or as an adult |
| clean. The equivalent of treats as well as puppy style | | | | Combination vaccine or 5-way vaccine with |
| tooth brushing will help you prevent gum disease and | | | | leptospirosis - 12 weeks and 15 weeks; or as an adult |
| tooth problems later. | | | | Lyme - 12 weeks and 15 weeks; or as an adult |
| Nail trimming supplies are essential. If you start early | | | | The combination or 5-way vaccine most often |
| getting your puppy used to having his nails clipped, it will | | | | includes hepatitis, parvovirus, adenovirus cough, |
| be a lot easier for you as he gets older. | | | | distemper, and parainfluenza. Ask your veterinarian if |
| Puppy bathing supplies like shampoo and good brush | | | | there is anything specific to your region that you should |
| will keep him and your house smelling good. Use the | | | | have your puppy vaccinated against. Certain breeds, |
| bath time to check him for sores, lumps, and | | | | too, may require other precautions for optimal health. |