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Owning a Pet/Companion animal- Are you ready?

Owning a Pet/Companion Animal- Are You Ready?

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The moment you lay eyes on that adorable kitten or puppy your friend or family owns, the temptation to adopt will be very astounding. Take a step back and consider whether bringing an animal into your life is right for you before any adorable faces find their way into your heart.

Data says that far too many animals are loved when they get home and then neglected or abandoned over time because owners figure out — too late — that caring for pets is more responsibility than they could handle

The reality is that bringing home a companion animal is a big step — one that will affect your lifestyle for many years.

For sure, all pets bring in companionship oodles of selfless love and joy for the time they spend with and your life changes forever.

So, consider the following things before you get a pupper/critter home

 Pet will be utterly dependent on you for their entire life.

What kind of pet will be suitable for your lifestyle current and future?

 Consider whether your lifestyle and personality would make you a better dog parent or cat parent 

LIFETIME MEANING:

The life span of most is around 12 to 15 years with reasonable care, and most cats  15 to 20 years.

THINGS TO CONSIDER: – Before bringing these the furballs home, map your life over the next 15 to 20 years.

  • What significant changes might happen to you during a pet’s lifetime? Marriage? Children? New job? Long-distance move?
  • Can you spend the time, energy, and money to care for your pet?
  • Can you take care of the pet when they are unwell?
  • When you take on taking on new responsibilities like marriage /children/new job?
  • What happens if your spouse, partner or child is allergic to pets

Congratulations, if you were able to think through made your decision to get your buddy home.

Be ready for years of pawsomeness!

Petology: The What And Why Of Having Them

Petology: The What And Why Of Having Them!!

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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

While some are just called animals, there is yet another category called pets. A pet is an animal who is a man’s companion to provide an excellent and full love company protection and support.

We are aware of the immediate joys and happiness we get with having a wonderful companion animal, but pets benefit and help us even in the long run.  Pets promote a healthy lifestyle along with the unconditional love and affection they give. Caring for them also helps us live longer.

A lot of research is done on the various aspects and benefits of a human-animal relationship. People with pets are less likely to suffer from depression, blood pressure, and many life-risk diseases, and a reduced heart attack rate. They relieve us from both mental and physical tensions.  How caring for pets benefits humans: –

  • Exercise: – Exercising is not only about hitting the gym every day. A long walk with your dog, a chase with your kitten, or a horse ride are fun and healthy exercises that become a part of your daily routine without letting you get bored by doing so again and again.
  • Great Companions: – Loneliness can trigger depression; having a pet and caring for them not only take you away from daily problems but also makes you feel wanted.
  • Stress Busters: – Talking and touching are two ways to reduce stress, and pets help in a big way in reducing the same.
  • Social Lubricants: Taking your pet to a nearby park helps you befriend other pet owners. Also, taking them to veterinary and pet stores lets you socialize in a big way.
  • Boosts Confidence: – Having a pet lets you be more comfortable and eases anxiety and increases the Confidence of people scared of going out in the open.
  • Structured Life: – Like humans, pets have a daily routine; make and adhere to the way. So no matter what mood one is in, one has to exercise and feed them and care for them.

 

Nurturing Your companion animal

Having a pet is a full-time job. So along with the benefits, we can have from a pet, it should be our duty to care for them in the best possible manner. Like a child, a pet is dependent on you-right from food to health to safety and, of course, love. Some tips to keep in mind to nurture your companion animal: –

  • Food of your pet should be able to suit and meet their nutritional needs.
  • Walk time is bonding time. Go for a walk with your pet. It will strengthen the bond between the two and will not only keep you healthy but will help your pet stay fit as well.
  • Regular cleaning of the pet by bathing him one’s a week and brushing him will help him stay healthy and away from germs and diseases.
  • Since a pet isn’t able to talk, it takes an expert to know whether they are fit or not. Regular visits to a vet can keep them healthy and fit.
  • Love is the be-all and end-all in a human-animal relationship as well. So show your pet that you care for them and love them immensely. They will be sure to love you back.

Some people keep rabbits, guinea pigs, fancy rats, turtles, etc., while the most common ones being dogs, who are for many reasons known to be a man’s best friend, cats, and fishes, etc. Thus, most pets become an essential part of one’s life with time become family members.

So, it does not matter what category you choose; what matters is how you treat them.

A famous saying says, “He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”

How To Care For Your Puppy In The Early Phase

Pup Care: How To Care For Your Puppy In The Early Phase Of Its Life

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In the early days of the puppy’s life, a puppy’s main activities keep itself warm, feeding and developing social interaction with the environment. Most of the time, the mother dog can observe all these essential support requirements to her puppies. But suppose a pup is separated from its mother due to any apparent reason like rejection from the mother side and low or no milk production. In that case, one can adopt a pup to provide all these necessities and give it an ambient environment.

The ideal age for adoption:

Before the age of three months, puppies in most breeds are very prone to infections as there is very low-level active immunity. For up to three months, a pup is dependent on the passive immunity provided by the mother. After three-month antibodies acquired from the mother start to disappear, and its immune system starts to work. A puppy’s immune system remains underdeveloped till the age of fourteen weeks. It means almost fourteen weeks are required to mature the immune system of a puppy fully.

Temperature maintenance in a puppy:

Different research prove that most stray baby dogs die in the early few days of life due to the cold environment. In this phase, their thermoregulatory system is almost inactive, so a warm ambient environment is a must condition at this period of their life. If the mother dog is present, she will provide them a friendly atmosphere by holding and placing them with her body. But if any person adopts a pup, they must give the puppy a warm ambient place to ensure a stress-free environment and better growth.

Stress in a puppy:

Newly born pups are very prone to stress. And any deviation from the ideal conditions such as temperature, feed, and air quality. This stress has a severe effect on the general well-being and growth rate of a pup. Moreover, it is proved from the research that adverse events in early life and at the time of weaning (in case of adoption) put a very harsh stress effect on the blood profile of the subject and changes the activities of different enzymes such as a lysosomal enzyme. Any alteration in these enzymes’ activities leads to various conditions such as accelerated aging process, metabolic disorders like diabetes, malignancies, chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, retarded growth, wrinkles in the skin. So, the time up to three months of age is crucial regarding these factors, and one should minimize the stress by providing a stress-free ambient environment and diet to the pups. It will also improve pup-person interaction and familiarity.

Feed newborn puppies:

Mother’s milk provides all the necessary nutrients in the first few weeks of life. Milk produced at the time of parturition is termed colostrum and is enriched with immunoglobulin; hence is an excellent source of immunity in newly born puppies. If a pup is an orphan or a mother is away from the freshly born due to any reason, one can see a veterinarian have complete guidance about the method and type of feeding. Most of the time, puppies are fed with bottle-feeding, but it can be harmful if done improperly. In the early few weeks, one can provide the puppies with the help of a syringe or feeding nipple. Always feed a newborn puppy on commercially available canine milk replacer if the dam’s (mother) natural milk is not available. Make sure to use correctly formulated replace at a specific recommended age, as milk from other species like cow or wrong formulation can result in GIT problems like diarrhea.

Frequency of eating in puppies:

In the first few days of life, puppies feed on milk approximately after every two to three hours, but they take a small diet quantity. But the frequency of feeding decrease as their age progress. At the age of four weeks, they face a transition in the feeding from liquid to a solid diet. Upon completion of this transition, dry feed pallets for dogs can be blended with milk or water to form the gruel and can easily be fed many times to the puppy. At the age of eight to ten weeks, usually, puppies become independent of milk replacers and take the usual dry pup feed. The exact quantity and schedule of feeding can be finalized after a complete checkup by a veterinarian.

How Much Should a Newborn Puppy Weigh?

Birth weight is a breed dependent factor. Different breeds have different body weights at the time of birth. In the first one to two weeks, a puppy’s weight can become double or triple, and later on, it is considered a healthy gain if a puppy is gaining the weight at the rate of 10-15% of birth weight. Pups showing low weight gain may not be able to survive.

 

The help of a puppy for the bathroom:

In the early period of life in a dog, puppies can’t pass urine or feces without help. The mother dog usually provides this help as she intuitively stimulates by licking their pups’ genitalia to waste material. If a person is taking care of an orphan puppy, their caretaker should do this job. One can use a moist finger to rub the anus and genital organ after feeding to stimulate the excretion. After a few days, the puppy will be able to excrete on its own.

Initial Veterinary checkups and vaccinations in pups:

Healthy puppies get the standard vaccinations at the age of six weeks. On the initial visit to the vet, a general physical checkup and deworming are recommended, and then your veterinarian can plan the vaccination schedule for the puppy.  One should immediately see the vet if unusual kinds of signs appear like decrease or no appetite, slow weight gain, breathing-related issues, sneezing and coughing, pale mucous membranes, serous discharge from eyes, and retention of feces or urine and diarrhea.

Dogs should have regular visits to the vet at all phases/stages of life. The booster of vaccines should be administered at the scheduled time to keep their immunity in a good state. The vaccination protects against parvovirus, leptospirosis, hepatitis, and canine distemper. Always be up to date with the usage of booster doses.

A quick checkup is recommended if any deviation from normal parameters like increase temperature and disturbed respiration and heartbeat is recommended. With the increase in age, animals can show different kinds of symptoms like altered hearing and eyesight, decreased feed intake, and stiffness in joints. So it’s highly recommended to have a checkup of your pup if such signs are observed.

Dentistry is also an essential area in the dog’s health. Please closely monitor the health of the gums and teeth of your dog and immediately see the vet if there is any swelling, plaque, inflammation, or redness on the gums. Dental toys are an excellent option to keep dental issues at a minimum. Canine toothbrushes and pastes are also available at the market.

Regularly, keep checking for any ear issues. If any discharge, wax, or smell from the ear or your dog is exhibiting unusual head activity, then immediately consult your veterinarian.

Keep the worm away from the dog. Have a regular deworming schedule to get rid of this issue and keep your dog healthy. Deworming every three months is recommended.

Similarly, keep your safe from ticks, mites, and fleas. It’s tough to get rid of them. They are breeding in the bedding area. So, plan a wise schedule to kill them regularly, and your dog must have preventive care at regular intervals.

 

 

References:

Srinivasan, K. (2013). The biopolitics of animal being and welfare: dog control and care in the U.K. and India. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 38(1), 106-119.

Prescott, M. J., Morton, D. B., Anderson, D., Buckwell, A., Heath, S., Hubrecht, R., … & Thompson, P. (2004). Refining dog husbandry and care. Lab Anim, 38(Suppl 1), 1-96.

Laflamme, D. P., Abood, S. K., Fascetti, A. J., Fleeman, L. M., Freeman, L. M., Michel, K. E., … & Willoughby, K. N. (2008). Pet feeding practices of dog and cat owners in the United States and Australia. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 232(5), 687-694.

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Raising a Kittent and its Nutrition Requirements

Raising A Kittent And Its Nutrition Requirements

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When it comes to raising kittens, philosophy is almost similar to raising children. If you provide proper care and training to kittens at a young age, it increases the odds that they will grow up to be healthy, well behaved, loving adults. So, if you recently adopted a kitten, follow these given instructions as much as possible.

1. Don’t treat your young kitten like an adult cat

Just like humans, the kitten’s needs are different from adult or teenage cats. Also, extensive care and management should be given to kittens.

Stages to raise a Kitten:

Stage 1

At a very early age or kitten under eight weeks: At this stage, a kitten should still live with its mother and other litter mates because these young kittens cannot regulate their temperature. They depend on their mother’s body heat to survive. Also, they are still in developmental changes of vision and body coordination. If you adopt or raise an orphaned kitten in this age group, special care will be required, including bottle-feeding the kitten every two hours until the age of four weeks. You also have to help the kitten in urination or defecation in this stage. It is best to consult a veterinary doctor for specific instructions and advice.

Stage 2

From eight to eleven weeks: Kittens are usually weaned at eight weeks. They should be fed with a high-quality kitten diet compromises of high energy and protein components, which are also highly digestible.

Whether you choose dry or wet food, make sure it’s prepared and formulated especially for kittens. During this time, other significant changes will begin to take place. When your kitten begins to develop complex motor skills, it starts running, playing, jumping, and keen to explore new things. This is a fun time for kittens, but it can also be dangerous if your fur baby is not supervised appropriately. Start setting limitations and boundaries for your kitten and keep it in a safe, closed room when you can monitor it.

Stage 3

From two to four months: This is a rapid development stage for kittens in which they will have three times more energy than an adult cat. During this time, they will need three to four high-quality meals a day. According to professional experts, this food should contain at least 30-35 % high-quality protein.

Stage 4

From four to six months: Kittens at this age are near to adolescence and sexual maturity. To avoid irritating and unpleasant habits such as accidental littering and territorial spraying, talk to your veterinarian about spaying or neutering your kittens before reaching puberty.

2. Socialize and reward good behavior

The socialization and training your kitten receives during young age affects how well they will communicate or interact with people and other animals as they grow up. Pet parents who raise kittens for the first time are very anxious. They keep them very safe and secure and do not allow socialization or many essential things to get familiar with. So these kittens may become frightened cats when they grow up. 

You must try your best to expose them to the surrounding environment and socialization as much as possible. Walking on leashes, loud noises, strangers, etc., all of this helps them become better adjusted and healthier socialized adult cats. Make sure your kittens have a joyful experience with any social exposure you provide.

As a new kitten parent, it will be your responsibility to guide him and show him that the world is a beautiful place.

Consider trying some of these socialization and training methods:

  • Kittens will usually use litter boxes by instinct, but you can help teach them how to use them by putting them in a box after eating and playing sessions. Make sure the cat litter box is always available for your kitten and is cleaned frequently.
  • Introducing her to cat toys
  • Allow her to walk on different surfaces (linoleum, carpets, etc.).
  • Try to pet her more often
  • Get your kitten accustom to combing and grooming.
  • Take your kitty out into her carrier (It can be very dangerous to allow a kitten to go out without anyone.) However, before any outdoor exposure, make sure your veterinarian has appropriately vaccinated, and your kitten has had passed enough time to build immunity.
  • Make noise and play loud music (not frequent)
  • Give them new items to explore, such as paper bags and boxes
  • Meet friends and ask them to play with her and give her lovely treats
  • Provide appropriate alternatives to scratching (such as abrasive cat trees or posts) and reward them with compliments, toys, or treats when they use them.
  • Don’t let your kitten bite or scratch during play. If she does, let her focus on any other toy.
  • Take your kitten on SUV/Car rides, give her treats all the time, and get her used to her cat carrier.
  • Expose it to other cats and kittens (as soon as they get the complete vaccination!). There are even kittens’ socialization schools. Search the Internet to see if anyone is available in your area.
  • Teach your kitten to think by teaching her different tricks.
  • Repay their good response and behavior with kindness or compliment.
  • Do not respond harshly to her bad behavior; instead, ignore her when she displays inappropriate behavior.
  • Always be calm and patient while training them

3. Prioritize preventive care

To help ensure that your kitty will be in good health throughout her life, start providing precautionary care to her as soon as possible.

Make an appointment early. No matter what, plan your kitten’s first veterinarian appointment within a week of getting her. Early and frequent doctor visits help your kitten socialize with the doctor and help the doctor establish a key area for your kitten’s health.

Ask about fleas, intestinal parasites, and heartworms. Let your veterinarian check her for intestinal parasites and have your kitten dewormed if necessary. And while heartworms are not as much of a problem for cats as they are for dogs, some kittens can also be sensitive and susceptible to them, so ask your doctor if they recommend heartworm prevention.

The biggest parasitic threat to your kitten is fleas. When your kitten is around 9 to 12 weeks old, you can start using topical flea prevention. Although, some brands provide topical flea prevention formula at four weeks of age. So always consult your vet.

Ask the vet about when and what vaccines your cute kitten needs:

Preventive care for kittens may include rabies, feline leukemia, and distemper. These shots are usually given for the first time when a kitten is about seven-eight weeks old, while boosters are given every few weeks until it reaches 16 weeks of age. After that, your veterinarian can schedule it for adult vaccination schedules. Your vet may also recommend additional vaccines for those diseases which are prevalent in your particular area/state.

These elementary units will give your kitten the best start in life, but don’t forget that your kitten will still need a lot of attention and care as she grows.

Kittens Nutritional Requirements

Cats less than one-year-old are often termed as kittens. They need the best-formulated food with high-quality nutrients necessary for the development and healthy growth during this time.

Some of these nutrients include:

  • Far more calories, protein, and fat than adult cat foods to cope with their growing bodies’ needs.
  • The omega fatty acid (DHA) is an essential nutrient for vision and brain development in kittens.
  • Minerals & vitamins, including vitamin E, and selenium, are beneficial antioxidants that help kittens develop their immune system.
  • Kittens also need more calcium and phosphorus for proper bone development.

Things to keep in mind when offering food to kittens

  • When it comes to raising a kitten, it is necessary to provide her with nutritious food.
  • Give your kitten very high-quality food (home-cooked or good commercial brand).
  • Both canned and dry foods are fine as long as the food contains mostly animal protein and not too filler.
  • Although dry food is better for keeping kitten teeth clean, it can also make your kitty dehydrated because they have a low thirst drive.
  • If you are not sure what to feed your kitten, talk to your vet about her food issues. They will suggest what to feed your cat based on its specific nutritional needs

Effect of age on cat/kitten feeding requirements:

Provide cat food according to age. When your cat is young, you must give her kitten food, which provides more protein and fat for its growing brain and body. As the cat ages, you should feed her food that gives him complete nutrition without giving her so much that she gains weight. As your kitty gets older, you may need to move it to senior/older cat food, which provides all types of nutrition your older cat need.

Tip: Never make sudden food changes for your cat. Slowly move your cat from one food to another. Otherwise, it leads to gastritis, stomach upset and off-feeding

Water requirements for kittens:

  • Give unlimited access to drinking water. It is necessary to provide your cat with clean and fresh water at all times, as dehydration can make your cat very sick. Pour the water into a clean bowl and change it daily so that the water will appeal to the cat to drink.
  • Try kitten-drinking fountain. The rapid flow of water can attract your cat’s attention and encourage her to drink as much as possible.
  • Keep kitten’s water away from litter box and food. Kittens usually see water near these areas as contaminated.
  • Kittens can be picky. If your kitten is not drinking water, the water may not be fresh, or the fountain, water cup/bowl, or glass may be dirty.

What type of specific food cat can eat?

We all know cats are obligate carnivores. So, their primary diet must be made up of meat. Cooked beef, chicken, turkey, and small amounts of lean deli meats are a great way to give them that. Raw or spoiled meat could make your cat sick. 

Both types of commercial and home-cooked meals should be given to cats. We all know that subcontinent packed food is not yet widespread and affordable, so you must select international commercial cat food brands. Also, most local Indian cat food is not ISO certified or registered with FAO. So, they may cause health issues to your beloved felines. That’s why always go for the best quality cat food products.

Types of  Commercial Cat Food
Commercial cat foods are formulated as:

  • Dry
  • Semi-moist
  • canned

These products differ in water content, palatability, caloric density, protein level, and digestibility.

Commercial cat food (dry, canned, semi-moist) ingredients include:

  • fish meal
  • meat and meat by-products
  • milk products
  • poultry and poultry by-products
  • fiber sources
  • grain and grain by-products
  • vitamin and mineral supplements


The dry food pieces are often coated with flavor enhancers, such as animal fat, to make the food more delicious.  Kittens’ main diet is usually dry milk or KMR.

What kind of home-cooked meal food can be given to kittens then cats?

A home-cooked meal consists of non-fat dry milk, KMR, and a high protein diet that will be preferred to give to kittens compared to cats. Also, make sure the kitten diet is soft and moist compared to adult cats because their GIT tract is not fully developed to digest very hard or dry food.

The given homemade recipe is best for young kittens

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 tablespoon non-fat dry milk
  • 2 tablespoon eggs
  • 2-3 tablespoons of cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons of grated vegetables

Instructions

Mix a small amount of water with the milk powder, then add the eggs and mix well. After that, pour the mixture into a medium-sized non-stick frying pan and cook on medium heat until done. Flip over the amalgam like a pancake and spread the fine cheese and vegetables over half of the cooked surface. Fold similar to an omelet. Cool it and cut it into small pieces to serve.

What kind of milk needs to be given to kittens under eight weeks of age?

Do not give your kitten cow’s milk. It can make them sick, and they may suffer from severe diarrhea. You can obtain a mother’s milk replacer for young kittens below the age of eight weeks. We recommend KMR. When the kittens are eight weeks or older, they no longer require milk. Milk that has been specially processed for cats to consume safely is available from many local groceries.

How can one administer milk to orphaned kittens?

The kittens must be burped during and after each feeding. Hold them over your shoulder or upright and pat their back. Tube or bottle feeding needs to be done very carefully to prevent aspiration of the supplement, which leads to aspiration pneumonia.

Substitute 2-3 tube feedings a day with bottle-feeding to help satisfy the suckling reflex. This should help decrease the kittens’ tendency to suck on each other, possibly causing sores.

Other Methods:

Feed milk via Syringe

You can use a sterile Syringe to feed kittens milk. (Do not push pressure on the plunger while feeding with Syringe; otherwise, it leads to aspirational pneumonia).

Feed milk via spoon

Offer milk via spoon slowly and steadily. They lick it and drink it, eventually
Tip: Never hold your kitten’s tongue while feeding him/her milk or any liquid item.

After how many days, the eyes of a kitten open?

Cat eyes are open for around 8-12 days, and the eyes will slowly begin to open. Never try to open a kitten’s eyes; let them open naturally. All kittens will be born with almost blue eyes, which will change to their adult eye color as they age.

Can a kitten be given 2-3 eggs daily?

No, half an egg for a kitten and one egg for a large cat is enough. Because adult cats need 150-200 calories a day, and one egg can provide 90 calories.

How often should a cat be fed?

Cats can give free access to food . Or three times a day is best

What is KMR? Is it readily available?

KMR is Kitten Milk Replacer. And it is readily available


Instead of cow/buffalo milk, what options can be given to a 3-month-old kitten?

You should not give cow/buffalo milk to all cat breeds. So human mother milk replacer is best for them when they are three months old
Is it a must to feed the cat with non-vegetarian food?

Cats are obligate carnivores, and they must require meat. Veggies can only be given as an optional diet.

 

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6 Must-Know Pointers For New Dog Owners

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So you finally decided to get a puppy. A hearty congratulation is in order but, taking care of a pup is no joke, and it does involve a lot of effort from your side. But it’s not as scary as it sounds, don’t worry. If you’re not sure about the preparedness, our pup-care team at My Furries have got you covered.

1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK: The importance of researching really cannot be stressed enough. A dog is a long-time commitment, and you need to be mentally prepared. Your dog is going to be a member of the family now.

Think about the environment that your dog will come home to. As an adult, you wouldn’t want to stay in a stuffy, small room for children. Your dog works the same way. Don’t force a larger breed of dog to stay in a cramped apartment, please be considerate!

If you want to save a life, you can adopt from the shelter. Consider getting an older dog, if you’re not ready for the boisterousness of a puppy.

If you’re opting for a purebred, contact a vet to ensure that you get one from a reputed breeder and not a cruel puppy mill.

2. PREPARE YOUR HOME: Block off forbidden areas. Make sure that your dog doesn’t just wander off to eat a toxic houseplant, only to empty the contents of its stomach onto the carpeted floor.

Create a safe, private area for your dog to retreat to and if you have toddlers, teach them not to hurt the pooch. No pulling tails or pinching skin, as your dog will react exactly how you’d expect to respond. Aggressively.

Ensure that your loved one has sufficient space to move around and not stuff it into a tiny cage or bathroom. Do not ill-treat your dog even for convenience’s sake. It is also advisable to have someone trustworthy to take care of your dog on the unavailable days.

3. ACQUIRE DOG SUPPLIES: Your dog requires particular necessities and to be frank, it can be quite challenging to figure out what is needed precisely. Navigating through all the inventory of dog beds, leashes, shampoos, etc., can be overwhelming.

Luckily, there are several websites with resources that can provide concise lists of what exactly your dog needs. Don’t be stingy, but no one wants a spoilt dog either.

4. BEFRIEND YOUR VET:On the day you get your dog, take it to the vet for all the necessary vaccinations and procedures, such as microchipping and neutering.

Remember to clear up any confusion. Your vet is there to help, and we promise you, they will not judge, even when you ask stupid questions. It’s the first time getting a dog, and they know that you’re going to need all the help you can get.

Follow up on things like nutrition, exercise, physical care, etc., and keep talking to your vet in the coming years it will do both you and your dog a world of good.

5. DON’T SPOIL YOUR DOG: Establish boundaries within your home and house train your puppy. Your puppy knows that it is incredibly adorable, and it will be challenging to say no, but trust us; you have to resist the cuteness. A spoilt pup can grow up to be a belligerent dog, and no one should have to deal with those kinds of nightmarish hellhounds.

We know that you want to teach your puppy some cool new tricks, like rolling over or shaking its paw. But you have to be realistic, your puppy at ten weeks of age will still be struggling to control its defecation, so remember to manage expectations.

Start with teaching it its name, and then move on to the three life-saving commands; sit, stay and heel.

6. PRACTISE PATIENCE: For the first few weeks, it’s going to be frustrating. You’ll repeatedly question your worth as a dog parent as well as your decision to get a dog.

All these new importunate responsibilities might trigger a temper. Absolutely under no circumstances, should you let your dog witness your exasperation. You are its caregiver, and you do not want your dog to fear you.

The loyalty of a dog is incomparable and priceless. There is no feeling in the world that can even compare to the one of coming home after a long, uninteresting day of work and unwinding with your dog. When you finally bond with your puppy, the monotony of everyday life will dissipate, and you will become a happier person.