Items Needed Before Bringing Home a New Puppy

Adding a puppy to your family is very exciting. However, it's not something you want to do on a whim. Puppies are very much like babies and need quite a few items to be comfortable. I have compiled a list of items I suggest you have on hand before you bring your new friend home.

Puppy food - check with the breeder about what they have been feeding the puppy. If you decide you don't want to use the same brand, you at least need to have some of the kind the puppy was eating to blend in the kind you want to use. An abrupt change from one dog food to another will upset puppy's tummy and lead to messes on your carpet.

Food and water bowls - something heavy puppy can't easily tip over. Also the easier to clean, the better so stainless steel is a good bet. Change puppy's water frequently or I suggest you buy one of those water fountains with a tank. This gives the puppy fresh water constantly and you only have to fill it about once a week.

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