To make sure your new adopted dog is healthy, happy and safe, here is a checklist of all the essentials you’ll need to:
Health
- Desexing – they may already be desexed, desexing provides various health and behavioural benefits
- Veterinary check ups – annual check ups, plus whenever your dog is ill or injured
- Vaccinations – important to protect them against various diseases
- Heart worm treatment – to protect them against heart worm diseases
- Flea and tick treatment – to protect them against fleas and ticks
Safety
- Microchip – with up to date contact details
- Collar with ID tag – always on them and with your current contact details
- Lead – to walk them safely in a controlled manner
- Bedding – warm, comfy and clean
- Shelter – weatherproof, providing protection from the sun, rain and wind
- Tall, secure fencing – to make sure your dog is safe and won’t escape
- Car harness or a crate – for safety when driving
Items
- Food and bowls – highly nutritious and balanced diet
- Water and bowls – clean and fresh water always available
- Toys and stimulation – for fun, mental stimulation and prevent boredom
- Grooming products (brush, nail clippers, dog shampoo etc) – to keep coat silky and healthy
