\nA Pet Carrier\nBedding, Dishes etc.\nCreate a Safe Space\nTalk About House Rules\nPet-proof Your Home\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Take Care of Young Puppies and Kittens<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nStay on Top of Veterinary Visits\nGet High-quality Food\nTrain Your Pet!\nSocialize Your Pet\nDon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Forget Grooming!\nHave Fun Together\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summing it Up: How to Take Care of Kittens and Puppies<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nBe Prepared When Bringing Your New Pet Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nBefore you bring your new pet home, you will need to make sure you have the proper equipment that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll need, such as:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Pet Carrier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nWe recommend you use a sturdy pet carrier to bring your new family member home in, as transportation brings its own hazards. Most kittens and puppies can get frightened in a moving vehicle and need a place they can be comfortable and secure in.\nYour new pet could even become frantic and distract you from driving, which is dangerous for everyone. Frightened cats and dogs also tend to urinate, defecate, or even vomit during transportation, so a pet carrier will help contain the mess.\nHowever, there are some steps you can take to help reduce travel anxiety in your pet<\/a> and using a product such as Travel Anxiety<\/a> or Canine Calming<\/a> can help the trip go as smoothly as possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nProper Bedding, Dishes, Etc.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nYou should have everything that you need ready for when you bring your new family member home for the first time. This is not something you should be unprepared for!\nBuy appropriate bedding, a leash, harness, food and water dishes, a crate, a cozy and comfortable blanket, pet toys, food appropriate for your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s age, etc. before their first day home. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hesitate to call the breeder, your local shelter or your veterinarian if you have any doubts. And don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be embarrassed – they get these questions all the time!\nHaving everything you need around and ready will help to make your new pet feel at home and will allow you to get on with the important task of bonding with your new fur-baby.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create a Safe Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nMoving into a new house is a stressful time. This is especially true for kittens and puppies, as they don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t understand what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going on.\nCreate a comfortable and safe space for your new furry friend that they learn they can go to to get some \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcalone time\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 should things get a little overwhelming. Make sure that no one in your house disturbs your furry friend when they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in the safe zone. In fact, try to make it a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dchuman-free\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 environment.\nYou may find that a lot of people want to come over to meet your new kitten or puppy, but this can be exhausting for them. After all, they need their rest to grow into a strong, healthy adult! So keep visitors to a minimum in the early days\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk About House Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Will your new puppy or kitten be a family pet, or more of a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcone-person-puppy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122? <\/em>\nBefore you bring the new furry family member home, you need to have a family meeting about pet care responsibilities.\nA few things you will need to figure out include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Who will be responsible for training?<\/li>
- Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll take the pup out for walks?<\/li>
- Will the pet be allowed in the bed or on the furniture?<\/li>
- Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s responsible for feeding?<\/li>
- Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll take care of vet visits?<\/li>
- Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll keep track of vaccinations?<\/li>
- Who will clean up after any accidents?<\/li>
- Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s responsible for the bills and pet care costs?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nEveryone in the household needs to be on the same page about these questions. After all, a pet is a part of the family and should be made feel as such.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"puppy-play\"](\"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/puppy-play-1024x684.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPet-proof Your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want your new pet to get their paws on something? <\/em>\nHide it!\nJust like people baby-proof their homes when expecting, you need to pet-proof your home to ensure your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s safety and that possessions you treasure don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t encounter unfortunate mishaps!\nYou may not be aware of this but, your house contains many things that are toxic to cats and dogs and that could be very tempting for puppies and kittens to play with This includes avocados, grapes, chocolate, certain indoor plants, your cleaning supplies, etc.\nOur advice?<\/strong>\nLook for a list of things that are toxic to dogs or cats, print it out, and put it where you can see it! A great option is to tape it to your fridge door.\nYou should also save your vet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone number into your phone, together with that of an emergency veterinary hospital\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6just in case.\nHide the things that may be toxic to your new furry family member in places they won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be able to reach, such as a cabinet at a height, or a locked cupboard.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Young Puppies and Kittens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nIf your new family member is very young, there are some extra things to be mindful of to take the best care possible of your tiny furry friend.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stay on Top of Veterinary Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nIf you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve adopted from the local shelter, your new pet might have already gotten their shots. If not, you should book them in with your local veterinarian for any vaccinations they may need and for a general check-up.\nTalk to your vet about a follow up schedule of visits to ensure they are developing correctly, and that any issues are caught early. Your vet will also keep track of your furry friend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s weight and check for any signs of illness.\nYou should establish a good relationship with your vet as they will have an important role to play in your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wellbeing, hopefully for a long time into the future.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get High-quality Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nExcellent nutrition is key if you want a happy and healthy pet.\nDuring kittenhood and puppyhood, you should ensure that your pet is getting all the nutrients they need from their food. Feeding your pet the best food possible will help build their immune system and a proper and balanced diet can help to keep disease at bay.\nEnsure that your pet is getting all the nutrients in the right quantities for optimum health, so talk to your veterinarian who will be able to provide you with a nutrition plan and recommend high-quality pet foods.\n\nThe best food for your young pet should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Contain the right balance of carbs, proteins, and fats<\/li>
- Have all the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals<\/li>
- Contain human-grade meat<\/li>
- Not be cooked at high temperatures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTrain Your Pet!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important to start training your pet correctly the moment they arrive home.\nBy starting to train them from an early age, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re less likely to experience behavioral issues in the future. Start with short sessions of just around ten minutes so that your puppy doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get bored or distracted and, if possible, have at least three to four fun sessions a day in which you can teach your puppy the basic commands.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Socialize Your Pet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nSocializing your pet from an early age is critical.\nIsolated pets become wary of strangers and are more likely to attack people or animals that approach them in the future.\nTaking your pet out to meet new people and animals (once they have all their appropriate shots and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re confident they are in good health) is a great way for them to meet new people and experience new things.\nThere are loads of things you can do – take your furry friend out for a walk, go to a pet kindergarten class, hang out with friends at home, go on a pet playdate, etc. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all about having fun!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Forget Grooming!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Be Prepared When Bringing Your New Pet Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nBefore you bring your new pet home, you will need to make sure you have the proper equipment that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll need, such as:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Pet Carrier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nWe recommend you use a sturdy pet carrier to bring your new family member home in, as transportation brings its own hazards. Most kittens and puppies can get frightened in a moving vehicle and need a place they can be comfortable and secure in.\nYour new pet could even become frantic and distract you from driving, which is dangerous for everyone. Frightened cats and dogs also tend to urinate, defecate, or even vomit during transportation, so a pet carrier will help contain the mess.\nHowever, there are some steps you can take to help reduce travel anxiety in your pet<\/a> and using a product such as Travel Anxiety<\/a> or Canine Calming<\/a> can help the trip go as smoothly as possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nYou should have everything that you need ready for when you bring your new family member home for the first time. This is not something you should be unprepared for!\nBuy appropriate bedding, a leash, harness, food and water dishes, a crate, a cozy and comfortable blanket, pet toys, food appropriate for your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s age, etc. before their first day home. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hesitate to call the breeder, your local shelter or your veterinarian if you have any doubts. And don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be embarrassed – they get these questions all the time!\nHaving everything you need around and ready will help to make your new pet feel at home and will allow you to get on with the important task of bonding with your new fur-baby.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nMoving into a new house is a stressful time. This is especially true for kittens and puppies, as they don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t understand what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going on.\nCreate a comfortable and safe space for your new furry friend that they learn they can go to to get some \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcalone time\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 should things get a little overwhelming. Make sure that no one in your house disturbs your furry friend when they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in the safe zone. In fact, try to make it a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dchuman-free\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 environment.\nYou may find that a lot of people want to come over to meet your new kitten or puppy, but this can be exhausting for them. After all, they need their rest to grow into a strong, healthy adult! So keep visitors to a minimum in the early days\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Will your new puppy or kitten be a family pet, or more of a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcone-person-puppy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122? <\/em>\nBefore you bring the new furry family member home, you need to have a family meeting about pet care responsibilities.\nA few things you will need to figure out include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nEveryone in the household needs to be on the same page about these questions. After all, a pet is a part of the family and should be made feel as such.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want your new pet to get their paws on something? <\/em>\nHide it!\nJust like people baby-proof their homes when expecting, you need to pet-proof your home to ensure your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s safety and that possessions you treasure don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t encounter unfortunate mishaps!\nYou may not be aware of this but, your house contains many things that are toxic to cats and dogs and that could be very tempting for puppies and kittens to play with This includes avocados, grapes, chocolate, certain indoor plants, your cleaning supplies, etc.\nOur advice?<\/strong>\nLook for a list of things that are toxic to dogs or cats, print it out, and put it where you can see it! A great option is to tape it to your fridge door.\nYou should also save your vet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone number into your phone, together with that of an emergency veterinary hospital\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6just in case.\nHide the things that may be toxic to your new furry family member in places they won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be able to reach, such as a cabinet at a height, or a locked cupboard.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIf your new family member is very young, there are some extra things to be mindful of to take the best care possible of your tiny furry friend.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIf you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve adopted from the local shelter, your new pet might have already gotten their shots. If not, you should book them in with your local veterinarian for any vaccinations they may need and for a general check-up.\nTalk to your vet about a follow up schedule of visits to ensure they are developing correctly, and that any issues are caught early. Your vet will also keep track of your furry friend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s weight and check for any signs of illness.\nYou should establish a good relationship with your vet as they will have an important role to play in your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wellbeing, hopefully for a long time into the future.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nExcellent nutrition is key if you want a happy and healthy pet.\nDuring kittenhood and puppyhood, you should ensure that your pet is getting all the nutrients they need from their food. Feeding your pet the best food possible will help build their immune system and a proper and balanced diet can help to keep disease at bay.\nEnsure that your pet is getting all the nutrients in the right quantities for optimum health, so talk to your veterinarian who will be able to provide you with a nutrition plan and recommend high-quality pet foods.\n\nThe best food for your young pet should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important to start training your pet correctly the moment they arrive home.\nBy starting to train them from an early age, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re less likely to experience behavioral issues in the future. Start with short sessions of just around ten minutes so that your puppy doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get bored or distracted and, if possible, have at least three to four fun sessions a day in which you can teach your puppy the basic commands.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nSocializing your pet from an early age is critical.\nIsolated pets become wary of strangers and are more likely to attack people or animals that approach them in the future.\nTaking your pet out to meet new people and animals (once they have all their appropriate shots and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re confident they are in good health) is a great way for them to meet new people and experience new things.\nThere are loads of things you can do – take your furry friend out for a walk, go to a pet kindergarten class, hang out with friends at home, go on a pet playdate, etc. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all about having fun!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nProper Bedding, Dishes, Etc.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Create a Safe Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Talk About House Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPet-proof Your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Taking Care of Young Puppies and Kittens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stay on Top of Veterinary Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get High-quality Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTrain Your Pet!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Socialize Your Pet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Forget Grooming!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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