Everybody loves puppies. Who can resist those cute little faces and wet noses? Puppies can be a lot of fun, but they also come with a lot of added responsibility.
More than five million puppies are born every year in the United States. In fact, one in every three families owns one or more dogs. A female dog carries her puppies for a term of approximately 60 days before they are born. Puppies are born blind, deaf, and with very little sense of smell. Their eyes stay closed for about 10-15 days. By four weeks old they have complete vision. A puppy's sense of smell and hearing develops quickly. Puppies have 28 temporary teeth, which start to appear around 3-4 weeks. Their 42 permanent teeth begin to emerge around four months. Be sure to have plenty of chew toys for your puppy. Puppies need to chew to stimulate the loss of their baby teeth and to help place their permanent teeth.
Puppies like to stay cuddled up close to their mother and siblings to stay warm and feel secure. Because puppies are somewhat dependent on their mother and need to learn to get along with other dogs, they should stay with their mother for at least eight weeks.
A new puppy should be chosen with great care. A new owner must not think only of himself, but also about people around him. A mischievous or noisy puppy can be a great nuisance to neighbors. Most importantly, a new owner must think of the comfort and well being of the puppy. Here are some questions a new owner may want to ask himself. Does the puppy have a clean place to stay and does it need a cage or pen? Is the puppy the right size for the house or apartment where it will live? Will your puppy need more exercise than it can be given? A puppy needs to work off excess energy every day. Do you prefer a playful puppy or a docile one? Will the puppy be easy to keep clean? Will you be able to give him plenty of the right kind of food? Can you afford the veterinary care your new puppy will need? Your puppy will need to receive it's first vaccine at 6-8 weeks, then it will need boosters at 12 and 16 weeks.
Puppies are fun and full of tons of wiggly energy. Enjoy your puppy. Be sure to give your puppy a name befitting of it's personality and call it by name often. Show your commitment to the puppy by bolstering it's self esteem with lots of affection, attention, and rewards. Your puppy is bound to give you years of unconditional love and friendship. Soon you will be calling it "puppy love".
About The Author
Wendy Yeager - http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2/puppies.html; http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2/puppies.html
local house cleaners Park Ridge ..Cats need only be provided with decent shelter, food and... Read More
Dog obedience training starts even before you get your puppy... Read More
Was he the world's greatest horse trainer of all time?... Read More
Dog careAccepting responsibility of your new pet friend is truly... Read More
Bark CollarsMany pet owners become lost as to what to... Read More
A Healthy Skin and Coat for Your Dog ...Does your... Read More
A former coworker has a dog that had begun itching... Read More
Vitamins for Pets - How Essential Are They?A vitamin supplement... Read More
Okay, so it's not the cleanest or most appealing of... Read More
Fleas are wingless, blood-sucking insects that feed on dog, cats,... Read More
Americans are more concerned about health than ever before, so... Read More
The answer is "no" if you are the type who... Read More
Let's think about this for a minute: God did not... Read More
You may be hearing more talk these days about "Essential... Read More
Dogs make great loyal pets and are always pleased to... Read More
Find a vet, if possible, who specializes in small animals... Read More
Selecting a Kitten It is best to choose your... Read More
As a business, I've not been in the holistic pet... Read More
If you decide you want a purebred, make sure it's... Read More
Standing and walking on the hind legs are tricks that... Read More
Dog DoorsWhen we think of dog doors, we think of... Read More
Puppies have a natural instinct inside that causes them to... Read More
Are you thinking about dog obedience school? Do you know... Read More
On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem... Read More
Puppy training can and should begin the day you bring... Read More
move out cleaning service Glenview ..Having a pet is an experiance that I think everyone... Read More
Natural preventative pet care isn't a new thing but it... Read More
The act of offering Christmas gifts is always enhanced if... Read More
Training CollarsTraining collars are a tool many pet owners utilize... Read More
For realistic tips for humans who are moving with cats,... Read More
I am a happy owner of two rat terriers. They... Read More
Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, but that... Read More
Dog obedience training begins with the owner. There are several... Read More
Dog crate training is one of the most effective ways... Read More
Hopefully no one is pulling the leash. The ideal situation... Read More
Dogs and children are a perfect fit. They are what... Read More
Why paint your cat? After all cats are beautiful creatures... Read More
What should you feed your cat to make sure he... Read More
Why is it that cats get no respect? Are they... Read More
Every month I am approached by dog owners of my... Read More
Dogs are descendent of wolves. To study the psychology of... Read More
One of the reasons I strongly encourage horse owners to... Read More
Westie Grooming ? When your west highland white terrier becomes... Read More
Unfortunately, there are a number of household items which we... Read More
Is your dog one of those that pulls at his... Read More
It happens all too often. A family or cat friend... Read More
Animal Communication, or telepathy with animals, is as common an... Read More
Thanks to Disney's Motion Picture 'Finding Nemo,' almost everybody is... Read More
Just as humans allergies can show up as a sneeze... Read More
BackgroundSilkworms are the larva of a moth (Bombyx mori) native... Read More
Pet |