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Essential KnowledgeAdding a new puppy to the family is incredibly exciting, but it benefits both you and your pup to have a bit of prior information. Learn what health problems to be on the lookout for and find key insight on various health difficulties that can come up in puppy-hood, including problems that may be hereditary, infectious, or accidental. |
Choosing a Healthy PuppyWhether you’re adopting, buying, or rescuing your new puppy, it’s crucial that the proper questions regarding health are asked ahead of time. The more information you can gain about your puppy’s parents, backgrounds, behaviors, and physical size, the more equipped you’ll be to give them specific first-year care. Learn which questions you should be asking when choosing a puppy, as well as why these factors are important to know as a new puppy parent. |
First Year Health RequirementsFrom vaccinations to micro-chipping, puppy-hood means a lot of firsts. Get a full breakdown of healthcare requirements for the first three months, the first six months, and the full first year. Knowing ahead of time what your puppy will need to ensure a healthy first year means you can schedule, budget, and execute your puppy’s healthcare plan with maximum efficiency. |
Common Health Problems and Reference GuideEven the healthiest puppy faces inevitable health issues at some point down the road. Whether its bee stings, blocked tear ducts, or broken claws, our guide lists and explains various health problems that may occur in your pup’s first year. Get information on how these problems affect your puppy, what may cause the issue, and how to resolve it. |
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Expert AdviceAuthor Dr. Joanna de Klerk is a renowned veterinarian and former star of the hit BBC show “Young Vets”. She uses her extensive experience in working with dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and dispositions to create a guide book that will help any new puppy owner raise a happy and healthy dog. |
Weight and NutritionEnsure that your puppy grows up at a proper, healthy rate with helpful insight on important weight milestones and management. Learn about what nutritional ingredients are important for a growing puppy and how to properly read a nutritional label. |
Spaying and Neutering ProcessesNervous about getting your puppy spayed or neutered, or not sure if it’s right for your pup? Get the scoop on all aspects of sterilization, including proper age, processes, and aftercare. |
First Trip JittersLet’s be honest, your puppy’s first trips to the vet or the groomer are intimidating for you both! Get advice for dealing with the first-trip jitters so you and your pup can stay calm, cool, and collected. |
Amazon Customer –
Bought this for a first time puppy owner, it explains all the basics from food, teething, toileting, health problems and training, plus much more! We found it very helpful as it tells you what problems a puppy may have that needs vet attention… as we’ve never had a puppy before we had no clue about a lot of things that are actually normal for a pup! Would definitely recommend this book.
Amazon Customer –
The book is very informative.Please be aware this is not the book to buy if you are looking for ‘Tips on a new puppy’ book, it lists and describes all possible medical problems with signs to look out for etc
Helen P77 –
Really useful quick reference
Julie Nicklin –
I was engrossed in this book. I learned quite a few things from it too which I didn’t know in the past and we have had a number of dogs. It’s an excellent informative guide on how to bring up your young pup. it gives so much information in easy to read sections about health, training, food , breeds and their specific health issues etc etc. written by a trained vet its a real must for anyone with a new dog. we have always had dogs but found this an invaluable guide to give you complete peace of mind to help you through your first years with your fur baby.
Courtney ryder –
An amazing book with all the information you will ever need to know. The variety of information is fantastic. It includes everything from Types of health problems such as infectious, congenital accidental and injury. It as an unbelievable amount of useful information to ensure you choose the right puppy and everything you need to do before hand such as researching the breeder, the correct questions to ask the breeder. It includes information in key stages of the puppies development.8 weeks to 3 months has information on vaccinations, working, exercise, insurance, microchipping, everything about foods and dental care.4 to 6 month has informarion on socialization, training, hygiene care, neutering and weight.Top 50 Health problem. Helpful description of the problem, the type of issue it is, severity, age affected, breeds most commonly affected and treatment.
Ysanne –
I found this book to be an excellent source of knowledge. Having owned, and still do have several dogs for over 30+ years, thinking I had covered most bases, this book is a must-have… Absolutely brilliant for new dog owners and even experienced dog owners like myself. An easy to read, informative and extremely well written book… it will always be to hand in my busy doggy family.
Emma –
This book is spilt into easy sections with a very visual guide to different problems your dog might be prone to. It is easy to read and a useful ‘dip into’ book if considering a puppy.
jaci ingham –
What a fantastic book filled with all the information and more about puppy life . I was engrossed from the start . The book gives you good insight into puppy life things you don’t know about . Fabulous book
Kelly Collins –
I enjoyed this book. I have bought several guides to Dog ownership however it was reassuring to hear from a trained Vet. We all have our own routines and techniques but it’s advisable to hear about ways that have worked for other people.I’d recommend this guide for new owners. Easy to follow and covers the essential topics of food training and health.
Lily house –
Amazing book great for first time dog owners, people looking to get a puppy and even people that already have a dog and are looking to get a new one it is very informative and teaches you a lot about your young pups I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to get or has just got a puppy