Caring for puppies
If you're about to bring home a puppy, you'll want to make sure that everything is ready. A warm welcome; a quiet, cosy corner your new pet can settle into; and everything you need to keep the new arrival safe and secure close at hand. Leaving their mother and littermates is a big step for puppies, so making the right preparations can help reduce the stress for both of you.
Once the big day is confirmed, you might want to ask your breeder if they can place one of your towels in with the litter's bedding for a couple of days before collection. That way, you can bring home the towel with the puppy and ensure there's a familiar scent to provide a little comfort amongst all the new sights, smells and sounds. Not every breeder will be happy to do so, however. A pile of towels can get in the way and become confusing - not to mention the over - crowding!
Learning how to cope with potential hazards is all part of 'growing-up', but you can help protect puppies from their worst mistakes. The house is full of dangers to a curious puppy, so it will help if you go through your home and look at everything from their perspective.
For more information, see the Puppy Pet Care articles at Purina.co.uk, especially Puppy-Proof your home
