Precautions when new dogs arrive home: Appropriate diet

Puppies should be fed with small meals and frequent meals, and the daily food intake should be divided into 3-4 times to avoid indigestion in puppies. Because puppies have weak digestion capabilities, it is best not to change their food immediately when they come to a new environment. It is best to use the same dog food as the original owner, and then change the food slowly. The first day is all the same dog food, the second day is replaced with one-fifth of the new dog food, the third day is replaced with two-fifths of the new dog food, and so on. If you have to use a new dog food completely, please carefully observe the dog's defecation. If the dog has diarrhea, etc., please stop feeding the new dog food and take the dog to a professional hospital for examination.
It is not recommended to give a newly bought puppy a wide variety of nutritional supplements. If the dog is in great need of nutritional supplements, it can be used under the recommendation of a doctor. Human food and puppy snacks are also not recommended.

Things to note when a new dog comes home: Get enough rest

Puppies that do not get enough rest are very easy to get sick. Generally, puppies need 16-18 hours of sleep every day. It is best for the owner to place the kennel in a quiet corner and not to disturb the dog's rest too much. Pay attention to keeping your dog's living environment dry, tidy, quiet, and independent on a daily basis. These factors can help your dog sleep more soundly and grow healthier.

Things to note when new dogs arrive at home: immunization and deworming

The general immunization program is that puppies can receive 2 vaccines at 42 days, including the two most common and very harmful infectious diseases. , canine parvovirus and canine distemper virus. A good seller will complete this vaccination program and raise it for a week before selling it. It is generally not recommended to buy puppies younger than 45 days old. The disappearance of maternal antibodies and the lack of artificial immunity make it easier to get sick.
Usually purchased puppies can directly receive 4-conjugate vaccine, 6-conjugate vaccine, or 8-conjugate vaccine, which also includes the above two infectious diseases. In addition, canine parainfluenza virus, canine hepatitis virus, and leptozoan virus are added. Treponema, canine coronavirus, and more. Which vaccine to choose depends on the physical constitution of the puppy and the age. Generally speaking, strong and older puppies are more suitable for vaccinations that prevent more diseases. On the contrary, it is suitable to use fewer vaccinations, or even 2 vaccinations once to help the puppy slowly adapt to the environment. Usually puppies need to be immunized against infectious diseases 2-3 times and rabies vaccine once in the first year.
Internal deworming can generally be started when puppies are 60 days old. For external deworming, products of different brands can be used. For drops, it is generally recommended to use it on puppies that are at least 60 days old. According to different drug instructions, the usage method is different. You can use it after carefully reading the instructions or going to a professional hospital to purchase and consult a doctor.