Your puppy goes home with a blanket that smells like his mom and littermates, a small chew toy, measuring cup, scoop poop bags & holder, small amount of dog food and a bag of small training treats, information book on milestones, training and behaviours. Also the vaccination booklet with deworming, vaccinations, signed by my Veterinarian. What do puppies eat? And how many times a day?
You can ask your breeder and veterinarian for advice on the best brand and type of food for your puppy at his/her stage of life. Growing puppies should eat puppy food that is specially formulated to provide the necessary nutrients to fuel their growth spurts!
All of that running around can wear a puppy out! Remember that puppies are growing constantly, and sleep is required to develop a puppy’s central nervous system, immune system, brain, and muscles. In general, puppies should sleep around 15-20 hours a day! Awake for 1 hour and sleep for 2 hours!When can I take my puppy to the dog park?
Before taking your puppy around town, ensure that you have visited your veterinarian and your puppy has received a clean bill of health and all necessary vaccinations. Safely socializing your puppy is important to creating a well-rounded dog, but you don’t want to create a negative first impression of the park by taking him too soon. Too many dogs at once can be very overwhelming for a puppy, so start by introducing your puppy to dogs one at a time. Understand some basic dog park safety tips before venturing out to your community park.What to expect at the first vet visit?
A first visit will be slightly different at every clinic, but there are some common things to expect. Generally, a vet tech will start the exam by taking vitals, weighing your pup, and taking his temperature. At this point, the veterinarian will step in to perform a comprehensive exam. This exam will include listening to the heart and lungs, palpating the abdomen, and conducting a dental check-up. The vet will check your dog’s ears, eyes, nose, and toes, as well as the skin and coat. It is actually a nose to tail exam for the first visit!
Your vet will then go over a vaccination schedule with you and give any vaccinations that you choose to do on that day. Ask questions about possible symptoms resulting from the vaccinations so you know what to expect for the next few days.