Puppies, like children are meant to be playful and curious, and will sometimes get into trouble. You, the `parents’ will have to accept the fact that they can’t always be good. But accidents can be avoided. For instance, keep chemicals such as household detergents away and if the pup does ingest anything poisonous, waste no time in taking him to the vet.

Introduce a grooming routine early, to get your pup used to the process before he gets older and begins to resist. This should include a weekly or fortnightly bath – frequency depends on how muddy those paws get. If you bathe your pup too often, dry skin and a lustreless coat will result. Avoid letting water enter the ears, as this could cause ear infections. Dry the coat thoroughly after baths as a wet pup is breeding ground for bacteria. Regular brushing of the fur coat will stimulate hair follicles, keeping the fur healthy, shiny and free of knots and mats. Trim the nails just shy of the quick (this is the vein in the nail which will bleed if cut) with a pair of puppy nail trimmers. Finally, remember to clean puppy’s teeth daily, using a special toothbrush or finger-brush and dog toothpaste.  This will prevent gum infections and ensure that the teeth will last throughout his life.

Your little furball won’t be a baby forever, but with lots of love and care, he will think and behave like a puppy for life!

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