Health
The health of your puppy is important; you need to protect them from nasty canine diseases, worms, fleas etc also growth is important for your puppy, feeding the correct diet is essential
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Vaccinations - Most puppies leave their breeder with at least their first vaccination, all puppies need 2 courses to begin with so you will be required to take your puppy to the vets for their second one, they should cover diseases such as Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, there are also vaccines for Kennel cough and Para-influenza etc
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| Worming - 90% of puppies will contract worms at some point in their life, they should be treated as a precaution every 2 weeks until 3 months old, then once a month until 6 months old thereafter treat as often as every 3 months as routine depending on the wormer used, you should always purchase worming treatments from your vet or an online pharmacy |
| Fleas - tend to be seasonal, they like warm conditions, so they tend to be worse in the spring and summer months, but eggs can live is centrally heated houses for a long time before they hatch, as routine you will need to treat as a preventative measure, you should always purchase flea treatments from your vet or an online pharmacy, supermarket brands are harsh and can be dangerous, depending on the brand used treatment is normally every 1-2 months especially during the warmer months, this can be every 2-3 months during the colder months |
| Feeding - It is important to feed a good quality diet specially for puppies, wet diets can lead to loose stools, which irritate your puppies tummy causing infections, dry complete diets are full of all the vitamins and minerals your puppy needs to grow, they are also designed to help keep puppies teeth and gums healthy, their diet is important, pay attention to the ingredients, foods containing artificial additives can cause behavioural problems and hyperactivity |
| Poisons - you should never give your puppy cow's milk, this is not digested properly by puppies and is a major cause of upset tummies, Chocolate is toxic to dogs and should not be fed in any amount, this can even be fatal, Onion, tomatoes and mushrooms, these can cause digestive problems, Grapes and raisins can cause severe kidney damag, And Plants, house or garden ones can even be toxic to dogs |