First-Year Puppy Health Care: A How-To Health Care Guide to for the First Twelve Months of Your New Dogs Life

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A must-have guide for every new puppy owner, written by acclaimed veterinarian Dr. Jo de Klerk—a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, star of the BBC’s Young Vets, and an experienced author in canine health and wellness.

In First Year Puppy Health Care, Dr. Joanna de Klerk brings her extensive knowledge of puppy health to provide a comprehensive reference for navigating the top 50 health issues that puppies commonly encounter. Her clear, accessible advice empowers dog owners with the confidence to recognize, manage, and address each issue. From vaccination schedules to early socialization, this guide covers everything you need to raise a happy, healthy pup.

This book covers essential topics, including:

Choosing a healthy puppyRecognizing signs of illnessUnderstanding vaccination, worming, and parasite controlEarly training, grooming, and exercise needsDiet and nutrition for growing puppiesComprehensive guidance on the top 50 puppy health issues

Packed with practical insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of each condition, this book will quickly become a trusted reference in your puppy’s first year and beyond.

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Essential Knowledge

Adding a new puppy to the family is incredibly exciting, but it benefits both you and your pup to have a bit of prior information. Learn what health problems to be on the lookout for and find key insight on various health difficulties that can come up in puppy-hood, including problems that may be hereditary, infectious, or accidental.

Choosing a Healthy Puppy

Whether you’re adopting, buying, or rescuing your new puppy, it’s crucial that the proper questions regarding health are asked ahead of time. The more information you can gain about your puppy’s parents, backgrounds, behaviors, and physical size, the more equipped you’ll be to give them specific first-year care. Learn which questions you should be asking when choosing a puppy, as well as why these factors are important to know as a new puppy parent.

First Year Health Requirements

From vaccinations to micro-chipping, puppy-hood means a lot of firsts. Get a full breakdown of healthcare requirements for the first three months, the first six months, and the full first year. Knowing ahead of time what your puppy will need to ensure a healthy first year means you can schedule, budget, and execute your puppy’s healthcare plan with maximum efficiency.

Common Health Problems and Reference Guide

Even the healthiest puppy faces inevitable health issues at some point down the road. Whether its bee stings, blocked tear ducts, or broken claws, our guide lists and explains various health problems that may occur in your pup’s first year. Get information on how these problems affect your puppy, what may cause the issue, and how to resolve it.

Expert Advice

Author Dr. Joanna de Klerk is a renowned veterinarian and former star of the hit BBC show “Young Vets”. She uses her extensive experience in working with dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and dispositions to create a guide book that will help any new puppy owner raise a happy and healthy dog.

Weight and Nutrition

Ensure that your puppy grows up at a proper, healthy rate with helpful insight on important weight milestones and management. Learn about what nutritional ingredients are important for a growing puppy and how to properly read a nutritional label.

Spaying and Neutering Processes

Nervous about getting your puppy spayed or neutered, or not sure if it’s right for your pup? Get the scoop on all aspects of sterilization, including proper age, processes, and aftercare.

First Trip Jitters

Let’s be honest, your puppy’s first trips to the vet or the groomer are intimidating for you both! Get advice for dealing with the first-trip jitters so you and your pup can stay calm, cool, and collected.

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Primary Focus
Puppy Health Holistic Health Behavior Modification Senior Health and Wellness

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 171033021X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1710330212
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in Veterinary Immunology #1,005 in Dog Care & Health (Books) #6,349 in Basic Medical Sciences
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