Stock up on high-quality brand-name puppy food. It's the best way to give your growing
puppy the nutrition he or she needs. Try to limit “people food.” It can cause vitamin and mineral imbalances as well as bone and teeth problems.
It can also turn your pet into a picky eater and
lead to obesity.

Food dish and water bowl. Or course, you'll
need a nice, clean dish for all that yummy puppy food. You'll also want to leave out a bowl of fresh, clean water for your thirsty friend. Remember to clean the food dish and water bowl often.

Puppies love to chew on everything. Invest
in a few good chew toys to help make sure your
shoes don't become your puppy's favorite
“chewies.”

Brush your puppy frequently to help keep
him or her clean and cut down on shedding. When you brush your puppy, you can also look for fleas and ticks, which you should do at least once
a day during the warmer months.

Don't forget a sturdy collar and leash so
you can take your puppy fornice long walks.
To help keep your puppy safe, attach an ID tag
to his or her collar, and consider signing up for a lost pet recovery service. You'll get a free lost pet
recovery service, good for the life of your pet, if
you enroll in one of our pet health insurance
plans.

Training crate or dog bed. Make sure your
puppy has a warm and quiet place to rest, like a training crate. You may also want to get a dog
bed or make one from a wooden box. Put a clean blanket or pillow in the bed and wash it often.

You should choose a veterinarian as soon as possible. You'll need to visit your vet to get your puppy vaccinated. You should also have him or
her neutered or spayed before six months of age.
A pet health insurance plan can help you pay for vaccinations as well as spaying or neutering.

Pet health insurance. Check-ups, vaccinations,
spaying or neutering all add up. Plus, you never know when your puppy might get hurt or sick. Luckily, you can help cover the costs of veterinary care with pet health insurance.