Health & Care Information

During the nursing period, a puppy receives protective antibodies from the mother's milk. This natural immunity will begin to disappear with time and maybe gone soon after weaning, usually around 8 to 10 weeks of age. A puppy is susceptible to a number of diseases. That is why it is vital to vaccinate puppies at 6, 9, and 12 weeks of age and an annual booster shot thereafter. All puppies should be vaccinated against canine diseases and checked periodically for worms and other parasites.

Your puppy will get his first shot at 6 weeks which is, ( Intervet ) DA2P+P, Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza , and Parvovirus(MLV). Our puppies are wormed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks with Nemex-2.

Feeding

We feed, NATURAL BALANCE(R) an Ultra Premium Dog Food. NATURAL BALANCE® has NO meat by-products, corn, wheat, soy, eggs or dairy. These items are suspected of causing allergic reactions. For growing puppies the canned can be mixed with the dry. This mixture can ease the stress and stimulate the appetite and provided plenty of fresh water. NOT TAP WATER.

IMPORTANT DO NOTS

Do not feed your puppy bones from chicken, pork, or fish.

Do not feed table scrapes

Do not give your puppy between meal snacks and treats.

Diet and scheduling

The key is consistency. You must be consistent in the feeding and the time of feeding. A puppy's stomach is very sensitive to changes of food. By feeding him at the same times each day, you will train his digestive system. Your puppy will need to eliminate shortly after each meal.

At 6 weeks to 3 months your puppy needs to eat 4 times a day.

From 3 months to 6 months your puppy needs to eat 3 times a day.

From 6 months to 1 year your puppy needs to eat 2 times a day.

Getting Ready for your Puppy

Select a Veterinarian

Puppy proof your home

Puppy Supplies

Puppy food food/water dishes/collar/leach

Grooming tools

Brush nail clippers

Crate (Vari -kennel) #100

Safe toys and Chew toys (Nylabone ®)

Buy a book on Puppy Training:

I recommend HOW TO RAISE A PUPPY YOU CAN LIVE WITH by RUTHERFORD AND NEIL . Available at Barnes and Noble or Amazon