Congratulations on welcoming a new puppy to your family!

 

We understand this is an exciting time for you, and we want to do all we can to help you get off to a great start together.  Bringing a puppy into your family can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it is also a big responsibility. We hope this information will help you make good decisions regarding your puppy.

Behavior -learn about simple commands, appropriate play, effective discplinary action, socialization, housebreaking, and chewing

Feeding -diet recommendations

Health -vaccinations, intestinal parasites, heartworms, ear mites, and information about spaying/neutering

Grooming -routine grooming, nail trims, fleas, and pet identification

Emergencies -what to do in specific emergency situations and how to create a safe environment for your puppy




This client information sheet is based, in part, on material written by Ernest E. Ward Jr., DVM.
 © Copyright 2002 Lifelearn Inc. Used with permission under license.  June 11, 2007.


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