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Essential Guide for New Dog Owners: All Practical Tips!

If you’re a dog lover who just got a dog or is planning to get one, I’ve compiled the most comprehensive guide for new dog owners—hope it helps!

Pre-Adoption Preparation

Prepare in advance: Dog food, goat milk powder, snacks, two dog bowls, a leash, deworming medication, infectious disease vaccines, rabies vaccine, probiotics, toothpaste and toothbrush, pee pads, a dog bed, toys, etc.
Be mentally ready for these: High expenses? Walking the dog daily and cleaning up poop? Frequent shedding? Chewing and destroying furniture? Medical costs when sick?

Selection Guide

01 Age

Choose a 2-3 month old puppy—puppies under 2 months are harder to care for.

02 Health

A healthy dog should have a cool, moist nose and clear, clean eyes with no excessive discharge or severe tear stains.
Take the dog for a checkup before bringing it home to test for distemper, parvovirus, and coronavirus.

03 Temperament

Temperament is crucial!
To check: Let the puppy lie on its back with its belly exposed. A good-tempered puppy will struggle to get up but won’t snap or bite you.

04 Deworming & Vaccinations

Ask the seller if the puppy has been dewormed or vaccinated. If vaccinated, request a vaccine certificate.

About Deworming

01 Deworming Timing

  • First external deworming: After 6 weeks old.

  • First internal deworming: After 8 weeks old.

02 Frequency

Recommend once a month, but adjust based on season, how often the dog goes out, and its health.
Increase frequency for dogs that go out often or live in hot areas; extend for dogs in cold areas with limited outdoor time.

Deworming

03 Usage Methods

  • External deworming: Apply one tube at a time. Part the dog’s back fur and drop the medication evenly on the skin (not the fur—this renders it ineffective).

  • Internal deworming: Administer one tablet orally. Give on an empty stomach for the first time, then separate from meals afterward.

04 Notes

  • Space deworming and vaccinations by at least one week.

  • Don’t take the dog out for 48 hours after external deworming.

  • Only deworm healthy dogs—avoid if they have a cold or are unwell.

  • Deworming is generally not recommended for pregnant or lactating dogs; consult a vet for details.


About Vaccinations

01 Vaccine Types

  • Combination Vaccine: A mixed vaccine made from different bacteria, protecting against multiple diseases with one immunization. Targets parvovirus, distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, etc.

  • Rabies Vaccine: Prevents rabies.

02 Vaccination Schedule

  • Combination Vaccine:

    • Basic immunization: 1st dose at 45 days old; 2nd dose 21 days later; 3rd dose 21 days after the second.

    • Booster shot: Once a year.

  • Rabies Vaccine: Once a year.


    Rabies Vaccine


About Bathing

01 Preparation Tools

Dog-specific shampoo, towels, a comb, and cotton swabs.

02 Water Temperature

35°C-40°C is ideal—too hot or too cold will discomfort the dog.

03 Frequency

Not too often: Once every 1-2 weeks in summer; once every 1-2 months in winter. Adjust slightly based on outdoor exposure.

Bathing

04 Notes

  • Don’t bathe puppies under 3 months old.

  • Avoid bathing right after deworming or vaccinations.

  • Dry the dog immediately with a towel and hairdryer after bathing to prevent colds.

  • Don’t bathe dogs in heat, sick, or injured.


Feeding & Diet

Puppies have fragile stomachs and may experience stress reactions (soft stools, diarrhea, loss of appetite) when first arriving home. Don’t force them to eat—give them time to adapt.
  • Day 1 at home: Fasting for 6-8 hours.

  • First week at home: Continue feeding the food the puppy ate before adoption.

  • After 1 week: Switch food gradually using the 7-day method:

    • Days 1-2: 25% new food + 75% old food.

    • Days 3-4: 50% new food + 50% old food.

    • Days 5-6: 75% new food + 25% old food.

    • Day 7 onwards: 100% new food.

If the puppy has soft stools, feed probiotics daily to regulate digestion—also useful for dogs with sensitive stomachs during food transitions.

How to Choose Dog Food?

  • Opt for products from large, reputable factories.

  • Meat should be among the top ingredients in the formula. Nutritional value ranking: Fresh meat > Frozen meat > Meat meal > Unspecified meat sources.

  • Prioritize good palatability, fresh nutritious ingredients, high crude protein, and no grains, attractants, sweeteners, or preservatives.

  • Ensure transparent and problem-free quality inspection reports.

  • Choose based on your dog’s health:

    • Sensitive stomach/allergic dogs: Grain-free, low-crude-fiber food.

    • Tear stain-prone dogs: Fire-reducing formulas with duck/pear, low-oil (avoid beef).

    • Bad breath: Avoid fish-based food.

    • White-coated dogs: Low-oil, low-salt, baked (non-oiled) food to prevent yellow fur.

    • Dogs needing to gain weight: Food with over 65% meat content.

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