Bringing Home your new Puppy
- posted: Jun. 06, 2023
Bringing Home Your New Puppy
Puppies are lovable yet mischievous creatures, full of curiosity and wonder. If you don’t prepare for your pup’s arrival in advance, he’s apt to wreak havoc in your home. These tips from New Hope Animal Hospital in Durham can be helpful in knowing how to welcome a new puppy into your home.
Preparations for Bringing a New Puppy Home
First, puppy-proof your home. Section off an area where your pup can play, eat, and sleep safely without causing mayhem in your home. Purchase supplies for your puppy’s care, such as a puppy crate, bedding, food and water bowls, toys, puppy chow, and treats, grooming products, leash, and collar. Don’t forget paper towels or cloths for cleaning up your pup's messes until he’s house trained. Get together with your family and set up rules for your new pup so he can learn what’s allowed and what’s not. Discuss topics like jumping on furniture, sleeping on your kids’ beds, nipping, rowdy behavior, etc.
Veterinary Care
Once your pup has settled in, schedule a wellness exam with your Durham, NC veterinarian to check your furry friend’s health. Your vet will inspect your pup for signs of fleas, ticks, sickness, or disease. We’ll take his vital signs and record his size and weight so we can monitor his growth and development. We’ll also test your pup for heartworms and other parasites and provide medication to prevent infestation.
Your new pup will need a series of vaccinations to protect him from contagious diseases. We can schedule these vaccines around 6-8 weeks of age, with boosters given every 4 weeks until your pup reaches 16-18 weeks of age, after which he can be put on a regular vaccination schedule.
Another topic to consider is spay & neuter surgery. This procedure sterilizes your pup to prevent unwanted pregnancies. If you’re not going to breed your dog when it’s older, we recommend having this procedure done when your pup is around 6 months of age.
Visit Our Veterinarians for Puppy Care in Durham, NC
Ready to schedule your pup’s first wellness exam? Contact New Hope Animal Hospital in Durham today at 919-490-2000.
Bringing Home your new Puppy
- posted: Jun. 06, 2023
Bringing Home Your New Puppy
Puppies are lovable yet mischievous creatures, full of curiosity and wonder. If you don’t prepare for your pup’s arrival in advance, he’s apt to wreak havoc in your home. These tips from New Hope Animal Hospital in Durham can be helpful in knowing how to welcome a new puppy into your home.
Preparations for Bringing a New Puppy Home
First, puppy-proof your home. Section off an area where your pup can play, eat, and sleep safely without causing mayhem in your home. Purchase supplies for your puppy’s care, such as a puppy crate, bedding, food and water bowls, toys, puppy chow, and treats, grooming products, leash, and collar. Don’t forget paper towels or cloths for cleaning up your pup's messes until he’s house trained. Get together with your family and set up rules for your new pup so he can learn what’s allowed and what’s not. Discuss topics like jumping on furniture, sleeping on your kids’ beds, nipping, rowdy behavior, etc.
Veterinary Care
Once your pup has settled in, schedule a wellness exam with your Durham, NC veterinarian to check your furry friend’s health. Your vet will inspect your pup for signs of fleas, ticks, sickness, or disease. We’ll take his vital signs and record his size and weight so we can monitor his growth and development. We’ll also test your pup for heartworms and other parasites and provide medication to prevent infestation.
Your new pup will need a series of vaccinations to protect him from contagious diseases. We can schedule these vaccines around 6-8 weeks of age, with boosters given every 4 weeks until your pup reaches 16-18 weeks of age, after which he can be put on a regular vaccination schedule.
Another topic to consider is spay & neuter surgery. This procedure sterilizes your pup to prevent unwanted pregnancies. If you’re not going to breed your dog when it’s older, we recommend having this procedure done when your pup is around 6 months of age.
Visit Our Veterinarians for Puppy Care in Durham, NC
Ready to schedule your pup’s first wellness exam? Contact New Hope Animal Hospital in Durham today at 919-490-2000.
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5016 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
Durham, NC 27707
