A dog breeder in Buffalo
Junction, Virginia can provide your family with a wonderful gift…a brand new,
fuzzy family member. Much like small children, Scottish terrier puppies are
very playful and mischievous; however, their natural curiosity and playfulness
can cause pups to get injured, poisoned or otherwise grievously hurt.
Protecting your new canine companion from danger is every pet owner’s
responsibility and should be a top priority. Here are a few tips to help make
your home “puppy proof”…read on!
Confinement
The time of greatest risk for
your new Scottish terrier puppy is going to be when nobody is at home. Making
sure that your furry friend is kept safe is harder with larger spaces;
therefore, keeping a crate, play pen or even baby gates up to block off a
portion of your home is the best course of action if you need to leave a pup
alone during the day. Talk to your dog breeder for suggestions and find out whether
or not your Scottish terrier is accustomed to being confined to certain areas. Some
dog breeders make sure that puppies are crate trained prior to looking for
forever homes for their pups.
Appropriate Toys
It’s always hard to resist
giving a cherished pet a stuffed animal to snuggle with—especially an adorable
Scottish terrier puppy. However, much like infants, there are choking hazards
associated with some stuffed animals, such as plastic, sewn-on eyes or questionable
stuffing materials. Purchasing stuffed animals that are intended for use with
dogs is the wisest course of action since most of those toys are free of
stuffing and eyes are typically embroidered out of thread.
Food Hazards
Many new pet owners enjoy giving
table scraps or “people food” to their new Scottish terrier pup; however, this
simple act of giving a dog a treat can be lethal if the wrong thing is given to
your pet. Talk to your dog breeder or family veterinarian to find out what are
dietary no-no’s for your fur baby and if there are treats that they recommend.
An additional dietary note:
dog’s digestive systems are very sensitive as it is. Introducing different
foods can not only make a dog seriously ill, but in lesser cases, can cause diarrhea,
stomach cramping, stomach upset or vomiting. In any case, try to stick closely
to the diet your favorite dog breeder had your puppy on before you brought him
or her home. If you need to change their diet for any reason, make sure to
blend in small amounts of the new food, increasing the amount slowly to ensure
your puppy will tolerate the change better.
For more information about a
dog breeder in Buffalo Junction VA and keeping your new Scottish terrier puppy
safe, click the provided link or call 434-374-2969.
