PREPARING FOR YOUR
PUPPY
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 Nutrisource brand puppy food, and you will receive a bag from us to get you started. https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/small-and-medium-breed-puppy-recipe/
You can go on their website, add your zip code, and find a store near you that carries it, or have it shipped to your door.
Petflow.com
https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/dog-food/small-and-medium-breed-puppy/2
Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Nutrisource-Med-Breed-Puppy-Food/dp/B003VK9426/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=nutrisource&qid=1587332559&sr=8-4
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, our pups like Cheerios for training, we also like the Nutrisource brand treats
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
Puppy Shampoo (we like Burts Bees brand)
Puppy Comb and Brush Get a good slicker brush, and use it GENTLY every day. Removes loose hairs, takes out any knots formimg, and gives them a blow dried, fresh look.
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 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, full fat greek yogurt, cottage cheese, boiled chicken, and plain peanut butter, its ok to add 1 TBS of any of these, to 1/2 cup of kibble, during transition when appetite is supressed, as well as 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
Treats; we use and highly recommend these as treats, our dogs and puppies alike tell
us they are healthy and delicious, “Raw Nibs” by Only Natural Pet, pictured below.
Things to avoid:
Rawhide (only under close supervision, puppies may choke on big chunks, they can chew off a peice and swallow it)
Doodles 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!
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 Nutrisource brand puppy food, and you will receive a bag from us to get you started. https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/small-and-medium-breed-puppy-recipe/
You can go on their website, add your zip code, and find a store near you that carries it, or have it shipped to your door.
Petflow.com
https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/dog-food/small-and-medium-breed-puppy/2
Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Nutrisource-Med-Breed-Puppy-Food/dp/B003VK9426/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=nutrisource&qid=1587332559&sr=8-4
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, our pups like Cheerios for training, we also like the Nutrisource brand treats
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
Puppy Shampoo (we like Burts Bees brand)
Puppy Comb and Brush Get a good slicker brush, and use it GENTLY every day. Removes loose hairs, takes out any knots formimg, and gives them a blow dried, fresh look.
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 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, full fat greek yogurt, cottage cheese, boiled chicken, and plain peanut butter, its ok to add 1 TBS of any of these, to 1/2 cup of kibble, during transition when appetite is supressed, as well as 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
Treats; we use and highly recommend these as treats, our dogs and puppies alike tell
us they are healthy and delicious, “Raw Nibs” by Only Natural Pet, pictured below.
Things to avoid:
Rawhide (only under close supervision, puppies may choke on big chunks, they can chew off a peice and swallow it)
Doodles 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!