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How to Care for Puppies-The Top 5 Tips On Caring for Puppies<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Man\u2019s best friend has always been the faithful dog. These wonderful pets come in different breeds and sizes. Unlike the common myth that one should look for the \u2018perfect\u2019 puppy, it is you who needs to raise the puppy and mold it into what you would love it to be. This is essential because the little pooch will be spending all of its life with you\u2014and yes, when you adopt him; you instantly become a parent to a vivacious, attention-seeking, full-time family member. <\/span><\/p>\n

When adopting, I advise that you choose a puppy from the local animal rescue store or a certified pet store with your parent\u2019s help, that way you\u2019ll be sure that the breed thrives in your locality. But if you find an exotic breed puppy and feel the urge to keep it, first scour the internet for all the information you can get on it, then see if it\u2019s something you can put up with for the rest of its life. In this post, we share with you the valuable tips on how to care for puppies<\/em><\/strong>. Let\u2019s dive right into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Find Him or Her a Befitting Home and Bedding<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your puppy\u2019s home should be safe, comfortable, warm, and a little private. You see, the rest of the home is often dominated by other members of your family, and occasionally, the puppy may feel like a third-class citizen. Find him one of these best dog cages<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, or befitting orthopedic dog beds, and position it at convenient place in your home (here\u2019s a helpful guide on where to put a dog bed<\/em><\/strong><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Since they are young and just starting to find their ways around, learning the ropes of life, puppies can be messy if left on their own. If he has to play outside its dog cage<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or dog crate<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, always have him\/her in a playpen whenever unattended. A playpen is the best option since it gives him room to play, stretch and move around but still confines him and prevents him from making a mess or straying away. If you have to use a crate, ensure it has one of these amazing puppy beds for crates<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Also ensure that the playpen is cleaned and that the padding material changed regularly. However, don\u2019t keep your pup in the playing pen for too long; that is, not more than two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

    [Also check out Top 10 Best Puppy Beds for Crates\u2013Your Pooch Will Love These<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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      Be Choosy on What You Feed the Puppy On<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The second point on How to Care for Puppies<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is that you should consider the pup\u2019s nutrition. Fortunately, there\u2019s a good chance that by the time you adopt him\/her, the pup will be old enough to feed on solid food\u2014or else you might have to feed it on milk till he learns how to eat. Solid food is introduced gradually, through a process called weaning. The best time to wean your puppy is four months after birth and the weaning should last over a period of two to three weeks. Puppies grow very fast. In fact, puppies often require to eat more than the mom around this age. This is because they are growing and need lots of energy to play and do other stuff. It\u2019s also important to know that most small breed pups reach maturity faster compared to large breed puppies because large bones and body parts take more time to develop.<\/span><\/p>\n

      As a rule of thumb, do not feed your puppies on its mommy\u2019s food because some of the adult dog food<\/em><\/strong> may lack some nutrients needed for the pup\u2019s growth. You should also remember to feed the puppy under regular meal patterns, preferably twice or three times a day. This will give room for the little guy to digest its food and also control its \u2018pooing and peeing\u2019 habits. If he eats fast, he might get chocked\u2014you\u2019d consider these pup bowls for fast eating dogs<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Dogs, just like humans, suffer allergies towards certain types of food. If you think your puppy has some allergies, you should consult your vet to see if your puppy indeed has food allergies. This is especially if you start noticing some itching or swelling on the skin after giving him certain foods. In most cases, puppies that are allergic react mostly to animal products like beef and eggs. Wheat is also a common product that can make a puppy suffer an allergy.<\/span><\/p>\n

      However, not all the nutrients required by the body are found in the food, you\u2019d consider some dog food supplements that are recommended for your pup\u2019s breed. For puppies, it\u2019s advisable to consult a dog specialist, or a vet before you introduce them to a generic dog food supplement as the supplements might as well cause an imbalance in their nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Spend Time with Your Puppy, Bond!<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To get this point on How to Care for Puppies, it is important to understand that dogs are originally pack animals so they naturally want to hang around each other. In this case, your pup may not have other puppies or grown dogs to hang up with so you automatically become his best friend. It\u2019s no wonder I get asked the following questions a lot;<\/span><\/p>\n