New Pet
Your Puppy's First 30 Days
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Feeding, sleeping, toilet training and the shopping list you actually need.
The starter list
- Puppy food matched to expected adult size
- Two stainless steel bowls
- A bed and a crate or playpen
- Collar, ID tag and a light leash
- Training pads and an enzyme cleaner
- Two or three chew toys
Feeding
Feed three to four small meals a day at regular times. Keep the same food the breeder or shelter used for the first week, then switch gradually over seven days if you want to change.
Toilet training
Take your puppy out after waking, eating and playing. Praise the moment they finish. Accidents are normal, so clean them without scolding.
Health
Visit the vet in the first week to start vaccines and deworming. Until the vaccine course is complete, avoid places where unknown dogs gather.
This article is general guidance and does not replace advice from a veterinarian who has examined your pet.
