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"Get coverage as soon as possible, before any health issues occur with your pet, since no pet health insurer covers pre-existing conditions," he says. Consider Pet Insurance Pet insurance pays for many veterinary costs, advises Chris Middleton, President of Pets Best Insurance."A soft voice from you talking to your pup lets her know you are there," says Carlson. Take Your Dog for Her First Vaccinations Get your new puppy to the vet for a checkup and vaccinations - and to get her used to the environment.Divide Up Pet-Care Tasks Assign feedings, walks, and playtime to family members so everyone gets to participate in your pup's daily care routine."Eight-week-old puppies eat three to five times a day in small amounts," says Dr. Establish a Feeding Routine Puppies thrive on consistency, so feed her at the same times each day.Tag and Microchip Your Puppy Keep a tag with all of your contact information on your pup's collar and have her microchipped.

No matter what age your pup is when he comes to your home, make sure the tasks below are completed at the right time, whether you do them yourself, or you confirm they were done by the shelter or another caretaker. Your life with your new puppy is just beginning. Your vet may recommend certain treatments and socializations at slightly different times, providing you with a customized plan to ease your worries and make the introduction process as smooth as possible. If you’re feeling nervous about this stage, you can always talk with your vet about what might work best for you, your current pets, and your newest four-legged family member. Reward calm interactions with treats and praise. You should also feed them together so they associate the presence of the other with good things.

Introduce Your New Pooch to Other Pets Keep other pets separated with baby gates until they're calm around each other.

Keep all interactions positive and short so you don't overwhelm the puppy.

Create a Safe Area for the Pup Use baby gates to corral the little guy to an area where you can slowly introduce family members one at a time.

With thoughtful planning, you can reduce everyone's stress on the big day. It's finally here! Bringing your puppy home is exciting for you and your furry new friend, but it can be overwhelming, too.

Get Other Essentials You'll also need a leash, collar, carrier or harness for car trips, puppy training pads, poo bags, a toothbrush, enzymatic cleaner (accidents happen!), and grooming supplies like puppy shampoo and a brush.

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Nature's Recipe ® puppy foods, like our Grain Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe, contain ingredients puppies love to deliver the nutrients they need. Some of these ingredients include EPA & DHA, controlled and targeted amounts of calcium and phosphorus, and increased macronutrient levels. Additionally, puppy-specific foods contain unique nutrients puppies need, but that may not be present in adult dog foods. "These foods have higher calorie and protein content for growing pups," says Steve Weinberg, DVM of 911 VETS in Los Angeles. You should also feed your puppy a high-quality puppy-specific food.

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Make sure the bowls are appropriate for your puppy’s size and upgrade them to larger ones as they grow, if necessary.

Gather Feeding Supplies You'll need treats, food, and water bowls.

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For large breeds, make sure you get a crate that has a divider so the crate can 'grow' with the puppy," says Kristi Koltavary, certified professional dog trainer and owner of Your Complete Canine in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. "Get an appropriate-sized crate where the puppy can stand up, lie down, and turn around. Make a Cozy Sleeping Spot Crates make cozy dens for pups.Baby gates are a great way to limit your pup's range to only safe spaces. Puppy Proof Everything Puppies are curious (and teething!) so be sure to put breakables, plants, cords, and anything dangerous they could get into - like medicines and cleaners - up high or secured in cupboards with child-proof fasteners.Buy Chew Toys "Because your new best friend will be teething, safe chew toys are a must," says Mary Carlson, DVM, author of Drinking from the Trough.You may not have a puppy to snuggle with quite yet, but your future best friend's care begins before you bring him home.