Puppy health is important but doesn’t have to be complicated.
A puppy can be so adorable that you might take one back to your house before you really know how to deal with him.After all, you were looking into those big puppy dog eyes, not reading his owner’s manual that starts off with “Owning a puppy is a big responsibility”…
Even though having a puppy and maintaining that puppy’s health is a big responsibility, that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. Here are some guidelines in regards to your puppy’s health:
Keep the puppy on a well balanced diet with food that is of good quality. Do some research when you are starting out and get the best food for puppy. There are quality food available on the internet and at pet stores.
Check the first five ingredients on the dog food packaging. They should be things you would want to eat yourself like vegetables and meat; not by-products and grain fillers that can be hard for your puppy to digest.
Puppies need a LOT of exercise. This is very important for their health. They need physical exercise, such as running around and playing with other pups and they also need mental exercise like learning to retrieve a ball or play hide and seek. Also keep in mind that a bored puppy is a mischievous puppy who can get himself into trouble.
They need fresh water all the time. Your puppy will be thirsty a lot and will need water to grow up right and be healthy. Keep an eye on the water bowl at all times and keep it filled.
You have probably noticed by now that your puppy is like a toddler.
You will have to keep them in a safe place when you can’t watch them. Also, just like a baby or toddler, anything they find laying around will go in their mouth. Keep your valuables up and out of reach of your puppy until they’re old enough to control themselves.
Take care of your puppy’s teeth by brushing them and/or giving them safe, hard bones. Get them used to teeth brushing, nail clipping, and brushing when they’re young.
Puppies need to have routine checkups and vaccinations for their good health. Locate a vet that is highly recommended and take your puppy to see the vet using a pre organized appointment schedule.
A lot of vets will send out postcards to remind you when your puppy’s appointment is.
Lastly, it probably goes without saying that a puppy needs lots of love for both physical and mental wellbeing. This shouldn’t be so hard to do because you fell in love with him before you even brought him home.
If you’ve researched puppy health requirements by keeping him safe, taking him in for vaccinations and checkups, and giving him food that is of high quality, you will spend many happy years with your best friend.
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