how to properly care for a puppy?
i just got a 3 month old puppy and i’m not sure on how to take care of one. should i still buy it puppy food or is regular food okay? anything else i should know about? like proper hygiene? i’m new at this, so any advices would be great! thank you!
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Buy a book about caring for puppies. Yes, buy puppy food, good high quality food. And do not switch food without mixing some of the old with some of the new. you know start out with a little new a lot old. then gradually add more new and less old until your using only the new. Take a week or so with this process. Puppies should be on puppy food til around 9 months to 1 year old.
You really need to get that book. You can find a lot of good books/manuals on just about any subject at a good bookstore or on line. Invest in a good puppy training manual also and use it like its the most important book you have ever bought.
you need them choclate and you give them a nap….and they never wake up…good dog.
if he is 3 months puppy food he is wayyyyyy toooo young
You really should have done the research before you jumped on owning a puppy.
Plain old regular dog food is okay. I suggest soaking it in warm water. Dogs should be groomed every 4-6 weeks depending on coat type. Brushing at LEAST once a week is highly recommended.
Bring you puppy into the vet and they can tell you everything you need to know. Good Luck.
A 12 week old puppy (3 months) should be on a good quality puppy food. You also need to take the puppy to the vet and get it started on some vaccinations. Finally, go to your local library and check out "Puppies for Dummies" This is a good book for new dog owners.
Puppy food for sure.
Make sure you kennel train it, here’s a site on how to care for ur first puppy:
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/bring01.html
here’s some more:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/training.htm
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/new-puppy.html
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/housebreaking.htm
here are the best puppy foods *scroll down for ingredients:
By Nature Puppy food: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2750265
Science Diet: Natures Best: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3491605
Good Luck with ur knew puppy =)
You should have researched first…
if he’s three months old, he should be eating puppy food. the back of the bag will usually indicate how much he should be eating according to his weight and age in months. it’s up to you how many times a day you should feed him. anywhere from two to four times is acceptable.
as for hygiene, if he’s really dirty, then give him a bath. I’ve found that if you fill up the tub with water before you put the puppy in, you’ll save the both of you quite a bit of trouble. use shampoo sparingly, keep it out of his eyes, and try to use a hypoallergenic brand. you can get a finger brush and dog toothpaste for his teeth. if you introduce these things slowly and don’t lose your patience, your dog should do ok with them.
you should try crate training him. that’s where you buy a travel kennel and your puppy spends time inside it. you should put him in his crate whenever you can’t see what he’s up to or if you can’t pay 100% attention to him. it’s easier to house train your puppy that way. buy a kennel, or crate, that is just big enough for your puppy to turn around in. that way he’ll learn to hold his bladder instead of just peeing and pooping right away whenever the need arises. As long as you don’t leave your puppy inside the crate for days on end, crate training is a good way to ensure your puppy is used to traveling, sleeping in an enclosed space, and knows where to go potty.
also, make sure he’s up to date on all his vaccinations. the last thing you want is a sick puppy. i would also recommend getting flea and tick preventative as well as heartworm preventative. you can buy either of these at a pet store.
and make sure to love him!
Feed your puppy a holistic grain free puppy formula food until 12 months of age. NO commercial grocery store type of food-very unhealthy & loaded with chemicals, preservatives, nasty by-products & fillers that will eventually make your dog sick. I would suggest brands like Solid Gold, Orijen, EVO, Merrick BG, but there are others-consult the internet. Feed your puppy 3-4 small meals at the same time every day (take the day’s worth of food and divide it). A consistent feeding schedule is imperative for potty training and general health reasons. As the puppy ages you will gradually reduce feedings to 2 per day-follow the directions on the label of the food you choose.
There are also considerations such as is your dog a large breed? There are special formulas for large breeds to support proper growth. Do some research on the internet and you will learn alot about proper nutrition and care. Some good sites to start with are http://www.organic-pet-digest.com & http://www.onlynaturalpet.com. Good Luck !!
The best thing for a twelve week old would probably be to feed it wet puppy food instead of hard.
Since it is still young you should probably hold of on a choker collar for about 2 weeks, just so it is strong enough to handle it.
As far as Hygiene goes, dogs will be shedding alot with in the next month, so brush it often, if it is a dog with two coats of fur, I use a vacuum on low very lightly up against his body.
Oh, for heavy shedders I also recommend the Furminator brush: http://www.entirelypets.com/furminator.html?gclid=CMap8bqblZsCFRhinAodfheSNw
it is a little more pricey then most brushes but it works AMAZINGLY well. Some people like to brush their dog’s teeth, this is perfectly healthy and much easier to do with flavored tooth paste.
You should Walk your dog at least twice a day. I
f you are house training your pet and he takes leaks over night do net set down water over night, instead put down a bowl of ice I know it sounds weird but it works well.
Your dog should be bathed once every 1-2 months, and monthly checkups are advised, you should be scheduling vaccinations soon.
If this dog is a girl it should be spayed soon, if its a male it should be neutered.
Alot of information you can get at your vets and there are many books and online articles about dog care, just like books on parenting.