Newborn puppies are like newborn babies who require immense care and love. Keeping a puppy is a big responsibility and demands consistent commitment.

Puppy care is a very demanding job. Like infants, the early 36 hrs after their birth is very critical and especially if it has been separated from his mother. The puppy can be kept in a separate bed or a box with a heated lamp in it. This is done to maintain the temperature at 97degrees during the first week after his birth. In the second week it can be lowered to 80 degrees and further to 70degrees in the third week. This lasts for first few weeks as the puppy does not emit his own body heat. They require the warmth; otherwise their body becomes too cold and vulnerable to pneumonia.

In puppy care, it becomes truly essential to feed the new born puppies over and over again. It is important to feed them with the first mother’s milk within the first twelve hours of their birth, as it is full of nutrients which keep them from becoming ill. Avoid giving cow’s milk to them. Bottle feeding is a simpler and easy technique to feed them. It is necessary to burp them after every bottle feed. You can also feed them by giving various Puppy formulas available in the market once your puppy is 4 weeks old.

Potty training is a very important element in Puppy care. You can start potty training when your Puppy is 5 to 6 weeks old. You can take him to the bathroom or the designated area that you have chosen for his potty training. You can use certain commands like sit down, hurry up etc. During the initial weeks after their birth, it is not feasible to take him to the toilet. During this time, one can make use of puppy pads. These puppy pads can also be used to potty train the puppy. Once the Puppies are old enough one can take them out for a stroll after every meal.

In Puppy care it is essential to make sure that the area, in which he is residing, does not restrict his movements. He should be given enough space to roam around. It is not desirable to keep puppies in an isolated place, as they feel lonely. Avoid tying them as long as possible. Scolding or hitting the puppy is not the solution to puppy related problems.

During their teething stage, they develop the habit of chewing and biting. Their gums itch and they develop the urge to chew. They want something in their mouth all the time. At this stage it is better to provide them with a chewable toy or a bone, to chew. It is essential to play with puppies. They like playing with the toys, balls etc. You can also play with them by building an obstacle and then motivating them to jump across.

The training of the puppies is an integral part of the puppy care. The training aspect may comprise of certain exercises which can be practiced on a regular basis. Such exercises are essential for their mental stimulation. Repetition of commands (your puppy is familiar with) is essentially required.

Puppy Care is a very challenging job. Lots of patience love and affection is required to nurture them. One should devote quality time to raising your puppy. They should be praised when they perform any good action.

PUPPY CARE

Newborn puppies are like newborn babies who require immense care and love. Keeping a puppy is a big responsibility and demands consistent commitment.

Puppy care is a very demanding job. Like infants, the early 36 hrs after their birth is very critical and especially if it has been separated from his mother. The puppy can be kept in a separate bed or a box with a heated lamp in it. This is done to maintain the temperature at 97degrees during the first week after his birth. In the second week it can be lowered to 80 degrees and further to 70degrees in the third week. This lasts for first few weeks as the puppy does not emit his own body heat. They require the warmth; otherwise their body becomes too cold and vulnerable to pneumonia.

In puppy care, it becomes truly essential to feed the new born puppies over and over again. It is important to feed them with the first mother’s milk within the first twelve hours of their birth, as it is full of nutrients which keep them from becoming ill. Avoid giving cow’s milk to them. Bottle feeding is a simpler and easy technique to feed them. It is necessary to burp them after every bottle feed. You can also feed them by giving various Puppy formulas available in the market once your puppy is 4 weeks old.

Potty training is a very important element in Puppy care. You can start potty training when your Puppy is 5 to 6 weeks old. You can take him to the bathroom or the designated area that you have chosen for his potty training. You can use certain commands like sit down, hurry up etc. During the initial weeks after their birth, it is not feasible to take him to the toilet. During this time, one can make use of puppy pads. These puppy pads can also be used to potty train the puppy. Once the Puppies are old enough one can take them out for a stroll after every meal.

In Puppy care it is essential to make sure that the area, in which he is residing, does not restrict his movements. He should be given enough space to roam around. It is not desirable to keep puppies in an isolated place, as they feel lonely. Avoid tying them as long as possible. Scolding or hitting the puppy is not the solution to puppy related problems.

During their teething stage, they develop the habit of chewing and biting. Their gums itch and they develop the urge to chew. They want something in their mouth all the time. At this stage it is better to provide them with a chewable toy or a bone, to chew. It is essential to play with puppies. They like playing with the toys, balls etc. You can also play with them by building an obstacle and then motivating them to jump across.

The training of the puppies is an integral part of the puppy care. The training aspect may comprise of certain exercises which can be practiced on a regular basis. Such exercises are essential for their mental stimulation. Repetition of commands (your puppy is familiar with) is essentially required.

Puppy Care is a very challenging job. Lots of patience love and affection is required to nurture them. One should devote quality time to raising your puppy. They should be praised when they perform any good action.

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