Raising a dog can bring a lot of joy to our lives and enhance our happiness. Therefore, more and more friends have joined the ranks of dog owners. However, after excitedly bringing the dog home, many are at a loss because they don’t know how to take care of it. So today, the Pets Zone editor will talk about the precautions for newly brought home dogs. Let’s take a look together below.

1. Indoor sterilization and disinfection. Before the dog arrives at the new home, disinfect the house properly and keep the indoor air ventilated and dry.

2. Do not bathe or take the dog out for a walk within 10 days of arrival. Puppies just leaving the nest have never been bathed and may be relatively dirty or even have an odor. At this time, do not rush to bathe the dog. The dog is unfamiliar with the new environment and may show stress reactions with weakened immunity. Bathing at this time without paying attention to the temperature might cause the dog to catch a cold or even trigger other illnesses. This can be fatal for puppies. If there is an odor, you can wipe with a damp towel or clean with dry powder, but do not bathe the dog immediately after bringing it home.

Similarly, do not rush to take the puppy downstairs for a walk right after arrival to avoid cross-infection among dogs. There are many viruses in the grass downstairs, some of which could be fatal to puppies. Wait until the puppy has adapted to the environment and completed all four vaccinations before taking it downstairs for activities.

3. Eliminate the dog's anxiety. Especially for puppies under three months old, just leaving the nest and entering an unfamiliar environment, they easily feel lonely and scared. The puppy might cry at this time; you must be patient and avoid scolding or shouting at the puppy, as this will cause fear or rebellious feelings. You can prepare a closed and secure dog bed to give the puppy a sense of security. Provide food and water so the puppy can eat well and gradually adapt, reducing its fear.

4. Within one month of arrival, feed the dog porridge-like food or soak dry food in water before feeding. Do not give the dog milk, and wait until six months of age before offering bones. Apart from puppy food, other foods often cause indigestion and diarrhea, so strictly avoid feeding such foods. Correct feeding method: feed dog food three times a day. Use 2/3 of a standard paper cup each time, soak it with hot water until softened before feeding, and never feed excessively or randomly. To add nutrition, you can give one cooked egg yolk each day, but divide the yolk into three portions for feeding.

5. Keep the dog warm. Like humans, dogs fear the cold, and puppies have weak immunity. So regardless of winter or summer, pay attention to keeping them warm. No matter how hot it is, dogs should not be exposed to air conditioning for long periods, as this easily causes colds because the puppy’s fur and physical functions are not fully developed. How to keep the dog warm? Place a comfortable and soft pad in the dog's bed.

In summary, a few-month-old puppy is like a small child, needing the owner’s care and attention. The puppy is still young and will urinate and defecate anywhere. Do not rush but give it scientific training. Regularly perform deworming, vaccination, and daily care. Believe that the dog will bring you more happiness.