PREPARING FOR
YOUR PUPPY
Many new puppy owners ask us what they should get before (and after) they adopt their puppy.
We've started a list of items that you might want to get. If you are a puppy/dog owner and you have ideas of what should be added to this list, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Food
Your puppy will be eating Verus brand Puppy Advantage food, and you will receive a 5 lb. bag from us to get you started.
https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/dog-food/small-and-medium-breed-puppy/2
You can go on the Nutrisource website, add your zip code, and find a store near you that carries it, or have it shipped to your door.
Quick checklist:
Leash and/or harness
Collar (puppy comes with one)
Dog food
Food bowls
ID Tags
Toys & training treats, lots of tennis balls to play fetch
Teething toys, anything KONG is good
(The best is a real smoked bone from your local meat shop, very good for their teeth)
Bully Sticks, an effective way to clean a pups teeth because it requires some tough chewing which massages the gums and cleans the teeth, and PUPS LOVE THEM.
Dog Toothpaste, no need to brush, the enzymes do the work
Puppy Shampoo (we like Burts Bees brand)
Puppy Comb and Brush
Nail trimmers or file (or plan on visiting the vet or groomer often)
We are happy to show you how to easily and safely trip your pups nails. They have had it done here several times, to intentionally teach them to not be afraid of a nail clipper.
Ear Wash (we use white vinegar and a few drops of dawn dish soap, for the ears, keep in an empty small soap bottle, add a few drops to each puppy ear, as needed, massage, dry out with clean towel. We also use this solution to clean up any accidents on our hardwood floor, good stuff)
Pooper Scooper and Poop bags
Lots of paper towels
Car seat dog cover or hammock
Flea & tick preventatives, I like a product called BRAVECTO, it is a prescription chew treat, repels fleas and ticks for 3 months, ask your vet about it, works much better than a pour-on
Canned pumpkin, plain greek yogurt, and plain peanut butter - for crate training with Kongs!
Dewormer, we use a product called INTERCEPTER PLUS, once a month dose, prevents heartworm, treats and controls common intestinal parasites
Things to avoid:
Rawhide (only under close supervision, puppies may choke on big chunks, they can chew off a piece and swallow it)
Goldens are famous for eating socks and other small undergarments - be careful!
Squeakers and stuffing and rope toys are fun but should all be carefully monitored.
Grapes, chocolate, alcohol, Poinsettia plants; are very poisonous for dogs!
YOUR PUPPY
Many new puppy owners ask us what they should get before (and after) they adopt their puppy.
We've started a list of items that you might want to get. If you are a puppy/dog owner and you have ideas of what should be added to this list, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Food
Your puppy will be eating Verus brand Puppy Advantage food, and you will receive a 5 lb. bag from us to get you started.
https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/dog-food/small-and-medium-breed-puppy/2
You can go on the Nutrisource website, add your zip code, and find a store near you that carries it, or have it shipped to your door.
Quick checklist:
Leash and/or harness
Collar (puppy comes with one)
Dog food
Food bowls
ID Tags
Toys & training treats, lots of tennis balls to play fetch
Teething toys, anything KONG is good
(The best is a real smoked bone from your local meat shop, very good for their teeth)
Bully Sticks, an effective way to clean a pups teeth because it requires some tough chewing which massages the gums and cleans the teeth, and PUPS LOVE THEM.
Dog Toothpaste, no need to brush, the enzymes do the work
Puppy Shampoo (we like Burts Bees brand)
Puppy Comb and Brush
Nail trimmers or file (or plan on visiting the vet or groomer often)
We are happy to show you how to easily and safely trip your pups nails. They have had it done here several times, to intentionally teach them to not be afraid of a nail clipper.
Ear Wash (we use white vinegar and a few drops of dawn dish soap, for the ears, keep in an empty small soap bottle, add a few drops to each puppy ear, as needed, massage, dry out with clean towel. We also use this solution to clean up any accidents on our hardwood floor, good stuff)
Pooper Scooper and Poop bags
Lots of paper towels
Car seat dog cover or hammock
Flea & tick preventatives, I like a product called BRAVECTO, it is a prescription chew treat, repels fleas and ticks for 3 months, ask your vet about it, works much better than a pour-on
Canned pumpkin, plain greek yogurt, and plain peanut butter - for crate training with Kongs!
Dewormer, we use a product called INTERCEPTER PLUS, once a month dose, prevents heartworm, treats and controls common intestinal parasites
Things to avoid:
Rawhide (only under close supervision, puppies may choke on big chunks, they can chew off a piece and swallow it)
Goldens are famous for eating socks and other small undergarments - be careful!
Squeakers and stuffing and rope toys are fun but should all be carefully monitored.
Grapes, chocolate, alcohol, Poinsettia plants; are very poisonous for dogs!