Puppy Supplies

There is a huge variety of puppy supplies available on the market today, ranging from the oh-so-cute to the essential and it hard to know where to start. To help you begin, here is a list of essential items:

Puppy crate- a puppy crate is basically a doghouse inside your house. A puppy has a natural instinct to sleep in a den, and a puppy crate lets them satisfy that instinct. This puppy supply will also help with housebreaking. Puppies have another natural instinct, and that is to keep their den clean. If your puppy is kept in its crate it will have less desire to relieve itself. So housebreaking is prevented in the first place, without the need for correction. A puppy crate can also prevent your puppy from destroying your furniture when left unattended.

Food- it is important to feed your puppy the right food. The type of dog food depends on the puppy. Smaller breeds need a high protein food, as they tend to mature faster. Larger breeds require a lower protein food because a high protein food could cause growth and joint problems.

Chew Toys- Teething is something you can expect from a young puppy. Teething is uncomfortable and your puppy will chew on anything to relieve the pain, and we mean anything. Discuss with your vet what puppy supplies will be best for your puppy’s teething. Most vets will advise you to stay away from chew toys that are made with rawhide, as pieces could break off and choke your puppy. Make sure you get a variety of chew toys. This will keep her entertained and less inclined to start chewing on the furniture or anything else she can find.