
New Puppy Essentials
You know you’re getting a puppy, but you haven’t brought them home yet. This is the perfect time to get your house prepared for a new dog. It’s essential to have your home ready when your puppy arrives to make the transition as easy as possible for you and your new pet. Here’s everything you should add to your new puppy shopping list before you bring them home:
Dog Bed
Dog Crate
Food and Water Dishes
Dog Food
Dog Collar
Dog Toys
Puppy Gates
Dog Grooming Supplies

Vaccinations
Vaccines are designed to trigger a specific immune response that will help protect your puppy from illness down the road. Ask your vet what vaccines they recommend for your pet. They may recommend vaccines against the following viruses:
- Canine distemper virus
- Canine adenovirus
- Canine parainfluenza virus
- Rabies virus

Heartworm Prevention
Just one bite from an infected mosquito can lead to heartworm disease—a serious danger to your dog’s health. You can begin administering heartworm prevention around 6-8 weeks of age. Ask your vet about different types of heartworm prevention for your new puppy.

Spay or Neuter

Microchip

Oral Care
Dental hygiene is another major facet of your puppy’s health. Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious issues. Getting them used to teeth brushing at a young age can help make their oral hygiene routine easier to maintain as they get older. A dental schedule may sound high maintenance, but fortunately products like dental chews accepted by the Veterinary Oral Health Council can help maintain oral health in between regular dental checkups at the veterinarian.

House Training

Chewing Phase

Puppy Fur

Getting Your Puppy Comfortable

Training Your Puppy

Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and tick are more than nuisances. They can cause infestations and carry diseases that can be dangerous for your puppy. And, contrary to popular belief, they can pose a threat both outdoors and indoors. That’s why it’s essential to use veterinarian-recommended flea and tick protection to help protect your pup.
References
- 1. Wuest, P. Poll: Have the majority of your clients gotten their pets chipped? Today’s Veterinary Practice. Accessed August 25, 2022. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/news/poll-have-the-majority-of-your-clients-gotten-their-pets-chipped/
- 2. When Do Puppies Lose Their Teeth in Boxborough, MA? Veterinary Dental Services. Accessed August 25, 2022. https://veterinarydental.com/puppies-lose-teeth-boxborough-ma/
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