Puppy Care Guide

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Congratulations on adopting your new puppy! Here are some tips from CAP to help you keep your puppy happy, healthy, and growing.

Supplies

• Food - only feed high quality 'puppy' food
• Treats for training
  
• Food dishes - always get separate water and food bowls which are Not attached to each other
• Collar with license and ID tag
• Leash
• Flea comb and dog brush - dogs need to be groomed regularly
• Carrier for small dogs
• Training crate
  
• Nail clippers - use caution when using nail clippers and never cut below the cuticle line in the nail
• Dog toothbrush
• Toys, toys and more toys, including safe chew toys
• Dog bed or pallet
• Doggie door if the dog will spend some time unsupervised in the yard
  
• Get an 'easy to read' first aid, emergency book such as The First Aid Companion for Cats and Dogs or Pet First Aid