Sunday, November 6, 2011

Puppy Health Care: 101

By Dirk Gruenberg


Any pet lover will cherish the moment when they bring a new puppy home with them. Yet, this is not just fun, but a lot of responsibility as well.

In order to make sure that your dog grows up healthy and happy, you need to begin with learning the basics of puppy health care.

Like any other living being, dogs, too, can become sick. Of course, this happens less often if you take care of preventions, and if it does happen anyway, you should be ready to deal with it.

The first step you should always take when it comes to taking care of your puppy's is to find the best vet around. Ideally, who should not be too far from your house, and it would be preferred if he had prior experience with the breed of your dog.

It is also essential that you're comfortable in dealing with this particular veterinarian. Write down his or her telephone number and contact details so you are capable of contacting them whenever a crisis arises.

So once you finally get your puppy, take him to the vet right away. It is always sensible to have a first general check-up. Also make sure that he receives his necessary vaccinations.

Of course, there are many health care questions you may have about your puppy. Use the opportunity to ask them. Also inquire when you should come back with your puppy for the next set of shots. Furthermore, you can get a stool sample on your first visit, which can be tested for worms.

Moreover, puppy care entails the puppy's diet. Make sure to also ask your vet about that. For example, does it seem hat your dog should eat a special diet?

Usually, it is necessary that puppies eat more regularly than older dogs; puppies need to be given only dry foods to consume with an adequate quantity of water. With that being said, try to refrain from feeding your dog leftovers. It is not healthy for him.




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