A puppy moves in - you really need these things
The move in your new family member is imminent and the anticipation is definitely huge. Time to get the most important things so that your puppy doesn't lack anything from the start. But what do you really need before moving in? We have put together a checklist with the most important errands.
Checklist - initial equipment for puppies:
- Wasernapf and food bowl
- A cozy dog bed - not only serves as a place to sleep, but as a place of rest
- A transport box for the car - important from the first trip!
- A leash that fits your dog's size
- A dishes or puppy collar - the best way to get your animal is to get both
- Toy! Pay attention to puppy -safe chewing or torn toys - nothing that can be swallowed!
- A soft brush - get used to your puppies from the start regular fur care
- Puppy food - because the right nutrient mix is essential for growth!
How to do your home puppy macHST
Whether from a breeder or from animal welfare: a safe home is essential when you move your new roommate. It is therefore extremely important to recognize and eliminate dangers for your puppy in advance: toxic houseplants, tobacco, medicinal products, cleaning agents, candles, cords, batteries and other small parts should be brought out of reach. Pro tip: With slightly accessible cupboards and drawers you can attach child locks.
The small bobbins snap at everything that lies around, play with it or chew on it. Therefore, you should also make sure that everything that has a personal or financially high value cannot get into the small playful paws. This also includes things such as glasses, shoes, gloves or children's toys. Attention: Splits and cables can also become the subject of desire for your puppy - here the risk of electric shocks is great! Therefore, make sure that sockets are covered and cables are well hidden.
Stairs can also pose a danger for small, growing dogs - as a rule, puppies should climb stairs at the earliest from the fourth month - and then only a few steps under supervision. A stair protection grille can help keep your young four -legged friend away from levels. Also make sure that your animal has no access to open or tilted windows or exterior doors.
Do you have a garden that your dog can use? Super! You should also consider a few things here. For example, make sure that the property is safe - your puppy should neither jump over the fence nor dig through it. Poisonous plants can also be in the garden, so you should also check your plants here. And of course you should stow poisonous substances such as crop protection products and Co. as well as tools and objects puppy.
Organizational for the puppy feed
Not only the initial equipment and the puppy -proof home are important, there are also a few things to consider organizational. Dog tax, insurance and Co. can overwhelm fresh dog owners at the beginning. So that you also keep an overview here, we have summarized the most important points for you.
Checklist - Organizational for the puppy feed
- Registration for the dog tax - Information on this will give you your place of residence
- Research special regulations of your place of residence - there are different rules in federal states!
- Do you have to have your dog chipped?
- Do I need a certificate of expertise or dog license?
- Is there a muzzle or leash obligation?
- Take out dog liability and possibly health insurance
- Make an appointment with the veterinarian - for the presentation
- If necessary, deny attitude with the landlord - preferably before buying the dog!
- Search for a dog school &, if necessary, register for puppy school
- Take vacation - especially for the first few days
- If necessary, clarify the care: Where is your puppy when you have to work?
The right food for your puppy
In particular, through feeding, you can specifically support the healthy growth of your puppy. It is important that young dogs have a different need for nutrients than adult animals. A special puppy food is therefore essential so that your protégé grows up healthy. Protein and mineral quantities in puppy food are designed to support the growth in the best possible way and to lay the foundation for a healthy and long life. Special ingredients are particularly important here.
Checklist - Your puppy needs these nutrients:
- The development of brain and eyesight benefits particularly from the omega-3 fatty acids DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenic acid). The body cannot produce this itself, which is why they have to be supplied by the feed.
- Amino acids can only partially be formed by dogs and must be absorbed through food. A deficiency can disturb protein formation and endanger the health of the dog. They are mainly included in animal protein.
- Calcium is crucial for the healthy structure and stability of the skeleton. And it helps to compensate for the phosphorus content of the meat in the body. The need for calcium is particularly high in the first six months of life.
- The supply of omega fatty acids, selenium, potassium and vitamins is particularly important for heart development.
- The immune system is strengthened by antioxidants. These offer protection against oxidative damage, mutations and cancer.
- Healthy joint growth and cartilage formation are essential for the musculoskeletal system. This requires chondroitine and glucosamine. Chondroitin promotes cartilage health and increases the compressive strength and elasticity of the tissue, while glucosamine delivers important building blocks for the joint fabric.
That is a lot that you should pay attention to - with our MAC ’s Puppy Range, you offer your new protégé a balanced feed with all important vitamins and minerals for a perfect start to the new life with his family.
Our specially formulated recipes impress with a high meat content. This ensures that your fur nose receives all the necessary nutrients that you need for healthy growth. Rich in high quality animal protein, our food promotes muscle development and strengthens your puppy's bones. Due to the essential vitamins and minerals, it also supports general vitality and strengthens the immune system.
