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Dog New Puppy Basic Puppy Care
Dogs

Basic Puppy Care

Published 28th Mar 2020

Here are some basic things to consider before bringing home your puppy:

Nutrition – start your puppy out on whatever they were eating before they came home.   After a week or so, you can start to transition them on to your chosen diet. If you change your puppies diet too quickly, it may cause them to get an upset tummy..

Puppies need to eat a specific puppy food to support their growing bodies. Depending on if they are a large or small breed, they will need different nutrition – pick a food that is designed specifically for their size. This can prevent many future health problems.  For example, a large breed dog such as a Great Dane needs a specific protein level to maintain both it’s rapid growth and slower then average metabolism, where as a Jack Russell Terrier needs a different level of protein and some slow burning carbs to fuel it’s high energy levels.

Vaccinations – Puppies need 3 vaccinations to protect them against preventable diseases. They should occur at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks.

Parasite control  – They will also need some parasite control against worms, ticks and fleas. Most of these products are safe to give to puppies from 8 weeks.  Puppies require intestinal worming more frequently then older dogs

Please see one of our store team members, for appropriate parasite control recommendations.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, it is recommended that seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing Hill’s Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of Hill’s Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed Hill’s Prescription Diet, it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use Hill’s Prescription Diet