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P U P P Y P A C K

General Wellbeing

Exercise
Exercise should be very limited whilst your puppy is small, and only once vaccinations are complete. A
gentle walk for 15 minutes is enough and can be increased as your puppy grows

Sleeping

Puppies need plenty of sleep so make sure he has his own bed, in a quiet place, where he can retreat
to. A crate is ideal. Our dogs all love their crate and go in it of their own accord for peace and quiet. If
you have children in the household, it is particularly important that they do not pull the puppy around
and let him/ her sleep when it wants to.

Obedience & Socialisation

When your puppy is 3-4 months old it is good thing to join a training class, where your puppy can learn
basic obedience and socialisation.

Canine Allergies

Dogs, like humans, can also suffer from allergies. Itching of
the skin is the most common symptom of a dog allergy. The
respiratory tract can be affected causing coughing, sneezing,
and/or wheezing. At times, the eyes and nose may develop a
discharge. Also, the digestive system may be affected
causing vomiting or diarrhea. About 20 percent of the dogs in
the United States suffers from some type of allergy, whether
it be atopic dermatitis, flea allergy, food allergy, inhalant
allergy, contact allergy, or bacterial allergy.

Atopic Dermatitis
An allergic skin disease of dogs, known as canine atopic dermatitis, is caused by the dog's immune

system hypersensitivity to common substances in the environment, such as dust mites.

The signs of atopic dermatitis usually appear within the first two years of adog's life. If the dog begins to
groom excessively, with licking or chewing of the paws, abdomen, and hind quarters, then it may suffer

from atopic dermatitis. Also, check to see if the ears are reddened and hot to the touch.

A hidden sign that a dog is atopic is in the armpits, groin, or between the toes of the paws. Check to

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