Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: How To Take Care Of A Puppy: 5 Things You Should Know

You are getting a dog for the first time and you
are excited. There's just one thing. You don't
know how to take care of a puppy. What do you do
with a puppy? What are its needs?

She will need some sort of protection since she
is so small, but how do you do that?

What about her health? There are many things that
can go wrong with such a vulnerable pet. Are
there any precautions you have to take? There is
just so much to know.

In order to take care of a puppy properly, you
need to have some idea of what dangers await,
what your puppy can withstand, and exactly how to
make sure your puppy remains safe and healthy.

Here are 5 points to get you started.

1. Give her a comfy bed and a variety of toys.
These will make her feel secure especially during
her early days at your house. The toys will
replace her siblings that she left behind. Be
sure to include harder toys that she can use
while she's teething.

2. Watch out for potentially hazardous situations
throughout your home where she is allowed to go.
Puppies are adventurous. They want to check
things out. They instinctively test things they
don't understand.

Put all wiring, chemicals, cleaning fluids and
the like out of her way. Thoroughly inspect the
yard to make sure there are no holes and broken
fence parts where she can escape. Get rid of all
plants in and around your home that present a
danger to dogs. You'll have to ask your vet or
dog expert for a list of what those plants are.
One is poinsettias, but there are others that
seem innocent but are not.

3. Take time to visit the vet regularly. As a
puppy, she will need vaccinations against major
diseases like rabies and distemper. Ask your vet
what she needs and when. She must remain isolated
from other animals until she has completed her
series of shots. As well as keeping her
vaccinations up to date, the vet can check your
puppy to make sure there are no developmental
problems as she grows into an adult.

4. Choose a dog food that is specifically
formulated for puppies. These contain higher
levels of certain nutrients that she needs at
this time to enhance her growing needs such as
bone development and joint health. You can ask
your vet for recommendations on food choice and
quantity, or talk to your local pet store owner
for advice on which products are the best quality
for your puppy.

5. Always use the right tools, gear and products
for your puppy. For example, a rope collar is no
guarantee that she can't be harmed. Choose a
proper collar from your local pet store, one that
fits properly without choking or slipping off.
You will need to upgrade the collar as she grows
and becomes stronger. Keep her bed in a warm
location, free of drafts. Prolonged exposure to
cold can leave her with arthritis as an adult.

These 5 tips are just the tip of the iceburg.
There is a lot more to know about how to take
care of a puppy. Some you will learn as you go,
but there are some things that require the advise
of experts. Remember that how you proceed now
will have a huge impact on your puppy's future.

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