New Pet Puppy? What You Need to Do First

First, congratulations on this exciting new addition to your home. We're sure that this puppy will bring a lot of joy, laughter, and love into your life. In return, your job is to provide your new fur companion with everything that it will need for a happy, healthy life. The following are tips from our staff members at Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills about the first steps you need to take after bringing a puppy home.

Schedule a Veterinarian Check

Every puppy looks perfect, but occasionally one will have a health issue. So, it's important to take your new pet to a veterinary animal hospital for an initial checkup. Some puppies, for example, maybe born with hernias or a heart murmur. Most of the time, these are minor conditions that may resolve on their own. But it's always good to know about such issues, as you may want to talk to the breeder or place you got your pup from. The veterinarians at our clinic will also look over your pup's medical records to see what vaccinations they may or may not have had and what shots they will need in the future.

Buy a Crate

For their safety, puppies need a "den" where they can sleep or shelter while you're out of the house. Make sure to buy a crate that is big enough for your pup to stand up, lie down, and turn around in comfortably. You don't want your crate to be too big, because puppies may urinate or defecate in it if there is too much space.

Call Trinity Pet Hospital to Make Your Appointment

We at Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills would love to share your pet's life journey with you. Please call 949-232-1788 today so that one of our veterinarians can examine your puppy and give you advice on how to raise a healthy and happy canine.