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Pre-puppy shopping list

• Adjustable collar or Harness

  • ​Toy – XXsmall or Xsmall

  • Mini – Small

• Comfortable leash

• Dog tag (Name, address, phone)

• Food/water bowl (Stainless Steel)

• Puppy food (We feed Diamond Naturals Small Breed Puppy)

• NuVet wafers daily supplement (Click here: www.nuvet.com/15627)

• Training treats (NuVet wafers are a great treat! or Crazy Dog Train-Me!) Lots of other great options out there as well.

• Dog crate

  • ​Toy – Small (24” with divider)

  • Mini – Medium (30” or 36” with divider)

• Dog bed

• Chew toys

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Grooming Supplies

• Shampoo

  • Burts Bees is a favorite (NuVet also carries excellent hygiene products)

  • Lots of other great options out there. Find what works best for you!

• Brush

  • Pin brush (Can usually find a 2 in 1 with bristles)

  • Bristle brush

  • Rake brush

  • Slicker brush

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Optional

• Potty pads

• Pooper scooper/poop bags

• Food storage bin

• Car safety harness

• Baby gate

• Play pen/yard

 

Don’t forget!

• Get established with a veterinarian

• Continue vaccine schedule

• Flea & Tick prevention

• Heartworm prevention

• Sign up for puppy classes/trainer

• Begin visits to the groomer! Even though as a puppy they won’t trim any hair it is a great idea to get the puppy used to bathing, brushing, and toe nail clipping. They will be less likely to have anxiety when being dropped off at the groomer if you start this at a young age.