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FIRST THINGS FIRST:
You want your dog to stay around for as long as possible.
For this to happen it is essential that you take the following
into consideration:
Vaccinations: Puppies must have a series of injections,
followed by an annual booster.
Desexing: This is very important. Not only does it stop you
from having to look after any more puppies it can also stop
the urge for a dog to wander away from home and also
decrease his aggression levels. It also prevents nasty
diseases which your puppy could catch later on in life.
Microchipping: This is a legal requirement, as is registering
your puppy with your local council. Both of these could
become invaluable if your poor puppy ever gets lost.
Heartworm Prevention: This is really important, as
heartworm can kill your puppy. Tablets or injections are
available for this.
Intestinal Worming Prevention: This is also important as
intestinal worms can transmit nasty diseases from your
puppy to other humans.
Flea Control: Fleas can be very annoying for your
puppy - and for you. The RSPCA recommends a spot-on
product, as they have found it to be far more effective. |