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We know that puppies bring new owners lots of love and laughter but they also generate a lot of questions – so to lend a helping paw our dog-mad team have pulled together some of our top tips to help settle in your new pack member!
Puppies should have been wormed more than once by a breeder. But it’s always best to keep an eye out for the tell-tale signs - loose stools, a swollen/pot belly, poor quality coat or you might even see some of the wrigglers on your poor pups poops or bottom. Speak to your vet f you have any worries.
Different puppies will need different jabs - so chat to your vet to make sure your little one gets what they need. As much as you want to show off your adorable little one, try to not have too many visitors, and you will need to limit exercise to your garden until the course is complete.
Puppies milk teeth are replaced by a more adult set around 12-20 weeks. The new teeth pushing through can be uncomfortable, so pups will chew everything in reach to help relieve the discomfort. You may want to try to save your TV remotes, and table legs by investing in some special teething toys.
A lot of over-the-counter products are not suitable for youngsters, so ask your breeder if your pup had his first worming treatment, and then chat to your vet. If you catch your puppy scratching or chewing himself, run a brush through his coat and onto damp tissue - black specs that have red spreading from them indicate fleas.
Like fleas, ticks like to use your puppy for a quick snack. Round, grey and the size of a pea, they are often found around the face, chest and legs, but will attach wherever they can get a good grip. Pulling off a tick incorrectly could lead to infection, so it is best to invest in a special tick remover.
As soon as your puppy has completed his vaccinations its important that he starts making friends. Let your puppy meet different people and animals, and build his confidence and awareness of the exciting world gradually.
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