Here’s a simple, complete guide to puppy care to help you raise a healthy, happy pup 🐶👇
🐾 1. Nutrition
High-quality puppy food (not adult dog food)
Feed 3–4 small meals/day up to 6 months old
Always provide fresh, clean water
Avoid: chocolate, bones, onion, garlic, grapes/raisins, salty/fried food
💉 2. Vaccinations (typical schedule)
6–8 weeks: Parvo, Distemper
9–11 weeks: 2nd booster + Hepatitis, Parainfluenza
12–14 weeks: 3rd booster + Rabies
16 weeks+: Repeat if required
Annual boosters afterward
🦴 3. Deworming
Start at 2 weeks old, repeat every 2 weeks till 3 months
Then monthly till 6 months, then every 3 months
Vet may prescribe pyrantel, fenbendazole, praziquantel, etc.
🚿 4. Hygiene & Grooming
Avoid full baths until after first vaccines
Use puppy shampoo only
Comb/brushing based on breed
Clean ears, trim nails, brush teeth regularly
🛏️ 5. Housing & Comfort
Warm, soft, draft-free sleeping area
No cold floors—use bedding/mats
Puppy-proof the surroundings (wires, chemicals, sharp objects)
🐕 6. Toilet Training
Start early
Use puppy pads or take outside after meals, sleep, and play
Reward good behavior (no punishment)
🏃♂️ 7. Exercise & Socialization
Gentle play and short walks (not over-exercise)
Socialize with people, sounds, environment after vaccines
Mental stimulation with toys and chews
🩺 8. Health Monitoring
Watch for:
Vomiting or diarrhea
Swollen belly (worms)
Coughing/sneezing
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Skin rashes or itching
Seek a vet if any of these appear.
✂️ 9. Flea & Tick Prevention
Use vet-approved drops, sprays, collars, or tablets
Check paws, ears, tail base regularly
✨ 10. Training & Behavior
Teach name response, sit, no biting
Use positive reinforcement
Start crate or leash training early
If you tell me the age or breed of the puppy, I can give a custom care routine, feeding plan, and vaccine/deworming chart.
