What’s in puppy care? If you are experiencing apprehensions about adding a new member to your household, a puppy then there are a few basic concepts to keep in mind. Puppy dogs are verisimilar to newborn infants. The way you raise and care for them now can make a world of difference in their adult life.

Here are a few basic facts and considerations to bear in mind to caring for a puppy:

• To ease the stress of housetraining a puppy, adhere to a strict schedule. The outcome will enable your puppy to become acclimated to going outdoors.

• Time the outdoor walk within an hour to an hour and a half after feeding. Remember to dispose of any uneaten food.

• The appropriate amount of food to feed your puppy depends on several factors: the breed, mass, metabolism and environment.

• As tempting as it maybe to over feed your puppy, numerous health risks could impact the health of your dog’s adult life. The idea is to minimize the risk of weight-related health problems (blood pressure and blood sugar level).

• Do not feed puppies human leftovers or scraps because their digestive systems are not fully developed. Feeding a puppy or dog the wrong foods can trigger diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disorders. Not to mention, most table scraps are nutritionally deficient and will promote your dog to beg for food.

• Always replenish your dog’s water bowl with fresh, clean water.

Dog health tip : Starting a nutritional foundation for your dog will pay off as they age. A super shiny coat, alert eyes, a happy demeanor accompanied an energetic movement are the signs of a healthy canine.