4 Steps To Caring For Your Puppy

If you have a puppy or are thinking about getting one it is important to know how to care for your puppy. The result of good puppy care is a healthy, well adjusted and well behaved dog.

1. Feeding

You should get your puppy after it has been weaned, so feeding your pup will be a relatively simple procedure. You should feed him puppy food three times a day until he is 12 weeks old. Make sure the food is formulated specifically for puppies and keep in mind that small and large breed food differ. Make sure to give him the correct one! Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines when working out portion sizes.

From 12 weeks only feed your pup twice a day. Again, follow manufacturer guidelines for portion sizes. It is a good idea to only leave his bowl on the floor for 15 minutes before taking it away. This will teach him to eat his food at specific times (morning and evening).

Always make sure your puppy has fresh water.

2. Vaccines & Parasites

It is very important to get your puppy the proper vaccinations. Take him to the vet immediately after getting him and the vet will inform you when and what your puppy should receive. The first vaccination should be administered at around 6-8 weeks and then regularly (around every 3-4 weeks) until he is 20 weeks old. Thereafter annual boosters will be sufficient.

You should also get him treatment for heartworm, intestinal worms and standard flea and tick treatments.

3. Grooming

By: Hein Hayman

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