Getting a puppy? Not quite sure what to buy or where to start? Then don't worry, we have your back! Here at Healthful Pets we have plenty of suggestions to help with the arrival of your new puppy...
Preparing for a puppy can be stressful, but we have a range of products ideal for your puppy to make buying easier. So have a read before your new family member arrives...
FEEDING
It is really important to get the right food for your puppy, this may mean trying out various options available to find the right one. Try to make sure you feed them species appropriate food as this will help their immune system and overall long-term health. Ideally feed raw food but if this isn't an option then try and feed the best food you can.
You can find out more about which dog food to buy here: All About Dog Food
DOG BOWLS
Puppies can gobble down their food, especially in the presence of other dogs, which could lead to health issues; so a good choice would be a Slow Feed Dog Bowl to promote natural eating habits as your dog has to forage for his food.
DOG TREATS
Dog Treats are really important for training and rewarding your new puppy, so it is important to get ones that your pup will love every time! Always make sure the treats are suitable for puppies when purchasing.
We sell an extensive range of training treats for dogs - just make sure they are appropriate for the age of your puppy. View here.
Brands include: Innocent Hound Puppy Training Treats, Soopa Banana and Pumpkin Soopa Training Bites and Soopa Puppy Sticks, and Barker and Wild Pro Dog Training Treats with 80% salmon, trout and white fish or alternatively Barker and Wild Pro Training treats with Chicken, Duck & Turkey.- both freshly prepared and gently cooked to preserve nutrition for more natural goodness. Fresh ingredients can’t usually be included in dry pet foods because they contain too much water and fat. However Barker and Wild's unique process means they can use fresh ingredients while preserving natural goodness.
GROOMING:
Another important area to consider for your pup is grooming as as you may find your pup getting into some mucky situations on walks!
At Healthful Pets we only sell grooming products made of natural ingredients. Consider brands like Wildwash Dog Shampoo for sensitive coats, puppies and kittens, a simple, mild and fragrance free for extra sensitive skin, aloe vera and evening primrose oil combine to gently cleanse, soften, re-hydrate and protect or Puppy Love Shampoo by Wildwash with Lavender and Patchouli.
Alternatively, the HOWND Playful Pup Conditioning Shampoo is super sensitive to maintain the natural oil balance of your puppy's skin and coat. All the 4-Legger range are also suitable for puppies.
Finally, not forgetting dental hygiene. Did you know over 80% of dogs have early stages of gum disease by age three? So this is best time to get your dog used to regular brushing.
We sell a great range of dental products and you can find out more by reading our blog on Dental Care for Dogs. Start off slowly to build up trust. Dental chews (natural of course!) are also great natural toothbrushes.
TOYS and CHEWS:
Toys are really important to keep your dog entertained in the early stages. If you're worried about your puppy chewing with those sharp puppy teeth, then make sure you have plenty of chew toys on hand! Have a look at our great range of natural toys and chews to provide great ways for your dog to chew safely and healthily through the teething phase.
Try Puppy Antlers and Extra Small Chew Roots by Green and Wilds. For dogs that love a stick try a Green & Wilds Olivewood Chew for Puppies by Green & Wilds.
All dogs love to play fetch, which is also great fun for all the family, whilst teaching your dog rules of play. Have a look at Goodchap's Pup's First Fetch & Tug Dog Toy.
To view our full range of Puppy products, please click HERE.
If you are getting a puppy anytime soon, we really hope this blog will have been of some use to you and if you have any queries about any of our products, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01565 740777.
