Seven Useful Health Care Tips For Puppies

Got a new furry member in your family? Congratulations and welcome to the joys of owning a new puppy. Get ready for an exciting journey as this new member enriches your family. Please remember that raising your new friend takes more than love; your pet needs a preventive health care program too. Here are our seven useful tips that you implement as a regular routine at home to keep your new friend healthy and happy:

1. Have your puppy vaccinated against dangerous diseases based on the advice of your veterinarian. Check our posts about first set of vaccines, second set of vaccines and third set of vaccines for more information.
2. Make sure to give your pet monthly preventive care for heartworms and control of fleas, ticks and intestinal parasites. 
3. Puppies benefit from having a crate, which not only serves as a source of security but can also help with house-training. Adding a pet bed, blanket or even a towel will make it a comfortable place to sleep.
4. Follow your veterinarian's advice concerning the type and amount of food to give your puppy and be sure to designate a clean, quiet area where your dog's food  and water bowls are consistently placed.
5. Brush your puppy's hair coat regularly to remove shed hair and hair mats; bathe him or her no more than once every two weeks with puppy shampoo.
6. Make sure your puppy gets adequate exercise.
7. Protect your puppy from household hazards including electric cords, poisonous plants and household chemicals.     

Remember that puppies require a lot of attention, veterinary care, feeding, socialization and training. Do not hesitate in calling us if you have any questions about how to take care of than important member of your family.