Pet
Supplies for your New Puppy or Kitten
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by Jim Wilson
Pet
supplies for your new pet can be the most important
first steps in adjusting your new friend to his or her
new home. If you have a new puppy or kitten, you will
need new pet supplies. For your new puppy, a new kennel
may be a wise investment. For your kitten,
a new litter box and new bedding is in order. It’s
important to introduce new bedding or litter box for
your new pet so you know it’s origin and that it is
free from any lingering viruses or germs that can affect
your new pet. Choose a kennel that is appropriate for
the size the puppy is now and not one that is way too
big. It is often comforting for a new puppy to have a
blanket or towel for the kennel. Crate training your pet
is much easier if their kennel is fitted for the size
now. They don’t like to go if there is no room in
their kennel, thus buying a kennel too larger will deter
crate training and will only add to your frustration in
training your new puppy.
Pet
supplies will include food and food dishes. For your
puppy, stainless bowls or dishes will deter the natural
chewing phase and avoiding bowls that will tip over is a
wise consideration. Puppies are naturally clumsy, so
safeguarding your pet’s surroundings and minimizing
your pet maintenance time will further enhance your pet’s
learning curve, until he or she is trained.
A
collar and leash? These new pet supplies are essential
for a puppy. You can find collars that are made from
rope, meshed nylon or leather. You will want to have the
puppy begin wearing the collar around the age of eight
weeks, this will get them accustomed to it and within a
few days they won’t even know it’s a part of their
wardrobe. Always check your pet’s collar size as they
are growing, this is easy to overlook at times and you
don’t want your pet choking or having difficulty
breathing.
Pet
supplies are easily located online as well as in area
malls. Be sure you purchase pet supplies adapted to your
pet’s size. The proper fit and proper food diet is
essential in raising a safe and healthy pet.
Pet
supplies also include snacks and treats. Treats should be
given after your pet has show a positive event, to
encourage good behavior and they will quickly learn as you
administer treats at the proper times.
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Puppies
enjoy chewing, this is very natural, although what to chew
is never far away. Make sure they do not get the
opportunity to be near unworn shoes or other undesired
chewable objects. Provide bones or chews for this reason.
When a dog gnaws on a bone or chew they are not as likely
to chew on things they should not be chewing on and it
also provides a way for them to massage their gums and
exercise jaw muscles. Chew bones come in sizes adapted for
your pet’s size, please adhere to this guideline for
best results.
Toys
are pet supplies too! Encouraging play time is just as
much a part of a pet’s life as it is in humans. Make
time each day for play time and exercise. A ball or soft
chew toy usually does the trick.
Pet
supplies also include grooming supplies. Your pet needs to
be cared for, and daily grooming is very important. A well
groomed pet will show off his owners care and concern for
proper health care and responsibility.
Taking
the time to choose the right pet supplies carefully and
wisely will only enhance both your pet’s well being and
your enjoyment of adding a pet to the family.
About the author:
Jim is an online writer and entrepreneur that enjoys
sharing his insights and discoveries both on and off the
web.
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