- ______Food-Precise,
Nutrisource Puppy or Royal Canin Small Breed 33 recommended and
used here. Look at ingredient listing. Should have a meat base-chicken or
lamb-preferably fresh. Any corn or corn gluten should be lower on list and not
the first ingredient, if present at all.
- ______Brushes-see enclosed grooming instructions for list
- ______Shampoo and Conditioner (for silky terrier). I recommend and use Bio
Groom products available at www.kvvet.com or www.petedge.com
- ______Dishes and waterer
- ______Toys-be sure to watch toys carefully for damage from teeth. Pieces can
cause intestinal upset and blockage. Kong Toys are great for rough chewers.
- ______Crate-for crate training. Either heavy plastic style or the more open
wire style with cover for ‘den’ feeling. You may also invest in a puppy bed-but
I will warn that puppies chew and they may ruin it fast. Be sure that it is not
too large for crate training or it will defeat the purpose. May have to invest
in a larger crate as the puppy grows to maturity.
- Many want to invest in a bed also. Please keep in mind, that your puppy will
chew and may ruin your investment.
- ______Leash and collar. We recommend a harness if possible for starting
puppies. Choke collars are acceptable if proper use-not recommended for silky
terriers. Otherwise standard collar. Should be able to insert index and middle
finger between collar and neck to start-may have to adjust from there. Watch
out for retractable leashes-have heard consumer reports of owner injury.
Standard leash works best. They do make leashes to hold more than one dog if
you’ll be walking up to 3. See www.kvvet.com for more information.
- _____Veterinarian-Find a vet that you can feel comfortable with. Depending
on your comfort level, select a vet that will allow you to be in the room for
check ups and small procedures if you’d like. It is best to find out beforehand
what your clinic’s policy is on your involvement before you make your
appointment. It is always good to know that if you’d like to be in the room,
that they allow it-that way there is no confusion or disappointment. If you’d
rather not, as sometimes it is best for the dog and also the owner, then find
one that leaves the option open to you or prefers that you not be in the room.
Also try to get a referral from a friend if this is the first time you will be
visiting a vet.
- _____Puppy Kindergarten-One of the biggest reasons that pets are forfeited to
shelters or rehomed is for lack or training. I recommend a puppy kindergarten
class or even training at home with help of a good book. Puppies cannot take
long periods of training, so this is a minimal time effort each day to begin a
lifetime with your pet.
- _____Groomer-Begin grooming your pet at home immediately. It will make
grooming easier for a groomer or for you down the road. Grooming your pet at
home is a wonderful way to bond if you feel up to the task. Be sure to continue
to work with the feet and ears as they are sensitive areas for grooming.
Encourage your pet to stand still for small amounts of time and increase each
time.
- ______Vaccinations, etc-You
will receive a listing of all of the vaccinations, dewormings, etc
we have given your puppy. Your vet may give a different type or recommend
additional vaccinations for your area. You will also want his or her
recommendations for heartworm preventative and flea and tick control.
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