2007-02-10 11:59:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your pup should see the vet ASAP. Your vet will set you up on a schedule for vaccinations and boosters, and give your dog a good exam to make sure everything is ok.
Your vet can also recommend some foods and feeding instructions to you.
Make sure to start the new puppy out right with grooming and training too. Get him groomed, and socialized with people and other dogs as soon as he has his shots. Enroll him in training classes, too. Get off on the right foot and you'll save yourself a LOT of headaches down the road.
Good luck with the new pup!
2007-02-10 12:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take your puppy to the vet as soon as you can for a general health check. You should also talk to your breeder about what shots your puppy have already had. But at your visit to the vet, your vet will provide with a schedule of vaccination for your puppy.
About dietary needs, feed your puppy the same food that the breeder has been feeding. This will lower the chance of it having upset stomachs. If you feel the need to switch foods, do it slowly, feeding a mix of new and old food over time. If you feed can food, you have to be careful of bad breath, and take care that your dog gets regular teeth cleanings in the future.
When it comes to dry food, there are some controversy. Some believe that by-products and things like corn are fillers, and not digestible for dogs. Some good brands that I know of are Innova, Natural Balance, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul. But the bottom line is, it's no good if your dog won't eat it. See if you can get some samples from the pet store if you want to switch brands. Also, some stores offer a refund policy if your dog won't eat it! Here's more info on dog food in general:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/dog-food/review.html
2007-02-10 13:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by angela923 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really were ever you got this pup, they should of told you what it was on to eat and if at has been to the vets yet or not! Well dont panick take it to the vets asap he/she will need worming and he/she will need a jab now and another in a coupke of weeks! Hes still young so dont panic every thing will be fine if you go soon as possible!! As for food make sure you get puppy food they do satchets or dry food !!!! To start off with I used to use a little satchet food with a little dry food, and then as it gets older increase the dry food and slowly wean the pup off of soft wet meat food!!!! Good luck and have fun with new pup!!
2007-02-10 20:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Elise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pup can have his 1st jab now and again in 2wks time.Feeding depends on personal preference really,what was he beeing fed by the breeder?the vets will give you some good brands to try your pup on.Just because your pup hasn't had his jabs yet doesn't mean you cant carry him around to socilise him,it's vital that a pup is socilised well when young.Good luck.
2007-02-10 13:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the right time is 7 to 9 weeks whenever between this time it needs 1 injection then 1 more in 2 weeks time and then u should check back in 6 month time, recommended only puppy food and puppy biscuits. hope I have been helpful a little.
2007-02-10 12:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should of really checked all this before you got him. Anyway, most UK vets provide a free puppy check. They give your puppy a once over, book him in for his jabs and will give you the advice you need and feeding and caring for your dog
2007-02-10 21:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 16wk old pup to i took mine to the vets at 10wks for his first jabs and again at 12wks for the final jab ,i feed him on bakers complete puppy he loves it,as for treats i give him raw hide chewies and doggy chocs when he has been to the toilet in the garden as a reward this works fine for me he is a very clean puppy and he to is a terrier
2007-02-10 12:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by catsfoot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will need all its vacations and wormed and the vet will give it a once over, i know the vet is money on you but it has to be done , good luck, if you want more advice mail me
veterinary nurse
2007-02-10 12:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by star ray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a vet.They will tell you what to do.
Really though you should have found out all this before getting the dog.
2007-02-10 15:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just watch the kids if you have any coz it will eat them if you turn your back. worst dog going for agressivness
2007-02-10 12:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋