Came up with this idea, not on my own, but had some help putting this together...Thanks Lisa & Andrea! Anyways, this is a list of things you should have on hand when you bring home that cute new puppy *
- Leash[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- collar[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Id tag for collar[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- food(same as breeder is using)[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Stainless steel or ceramic food & water bowls[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Tasty treats[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Grooming supplies:clippers or dremel & brush[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Blanket from breeder if possible[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Toy from breeder[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- new toys(kongs,nylabones, soft squeakies)[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- crate[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Baby Gates[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- blankets(washable)[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Nature's Miracle(for carpet stains)[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Bitter Apple for chewing[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Hot water bottle[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- Ticking clock[/*:m:12n4jwth]
- This isn't necessary, but a great idea - A baby playpen[/*:m:12n4jwth]
Benadryl: 1-2 mg per lb. every 8 hrs. (60-lb. dog, 2-4 * 25mg tablets every 8 hrs.)
Aspirin: 5mg per lb. every 12 hrs. (one 300mg tablet per 60-lb. dog every 12 hrs.)
Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting: 1-3 tsp. every 10 min. until dog vomits.
Pepto-Bismol: 1 tsp. per 5 lb. per 6 hrs. (3-4 tbsp. per 60-lb. dog per 6 hrs.)
Kaopectate: 1 ml per lb. per 2 hrs. (3-4 tbsp. per 60-lb. dog per 2 hrs.)
Immodium: 1mg per 15 lbs., 1-2 times daily
Mineral oil (as a laxative): 5-30 ml per day; do not use long-term
*Anything I've left off that someone wants to add, please do so *