NEW PUPPY SHOPPING LIST
HOW ABOUT HAVING A "NEW PUPPY BABY SHOWER" INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, ORDER A CAKE AND HAVE GIFTS AND GAMES
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Designates items we carry in retail. All proceeds from retail sales here go to the Rescue Ranch, so we encourage you to consider shopping with us. Note, prices to change without notice...just like gas prices or should we say, because of gas prices1 Small-Medium size kennel *
1 blanket*, towel or crate pad* for kennel
Several small toys*-- soft ones with squeekies, rubber ones and rope toys
Our Recommended food which puppies have been on: NutriSource Small/Med. Breed Puppy www.Nutrisourcedogfood.com
This is a super Premium Puppy food - Check your brands for the "Super Premium" specification which designates a better quality than a "Premium" designation. You should be able to find this in many different brands such as: Nutri Source, Blue Buffalo, Eagle, Nutro, Eukanuba, and even the PetSmart brand. If you are in doubt, ask the retailer if the food is a "Super Premium" rather than a "Premium" dog food. Note* Lamb is harder to digest than Chicken so a chicken base is better for puppy. To determine a good food, check your ingredients, the first 4 are the major indication of what is in the food. Also, read the crude and fat content. The fat should be higher than 50% of the crude; ie: crude 27%, fat 18% (good). If you have any doubts, feel free to call Sherry: (308) 247 2378 and read the ingredients to her on puppy food. She''ll direct you to a correct choice.
Puppy Treats* - Eagle Holistic, Bill Jack, Natures Choice training treats, Authority
Chew bones, such as real bones, greenies* or pig ears
Light-weight soft leash and small collar*
ID Tag*
Soft sided bed …we prefer the bag beds* (some pups like to shred the foam covered ones, and this can be dangerous if the foam is ingested.)
Comb*
Puppy shampoo* (Our favorite is “Crazy Dog” brand)
Dog dishes* for food and water (the feeders are nice for water)
Pooper Scooper* --- makes pick up so much easier!
Optional needs:
Breed book
Gates to keep you pet confined to a certain area of house or..
An exercise-pen confinement set-up*
Natures Miracle or other rug cleaner
White rags (can be bought in bulk at Home Depot)
Cotton balls or cotton wipes to clean eye areas if needed
Biter apple spray, for the chewing puppy
Travel carrier (soft kennel)
Container to keep dog food in (keeps it fresh)
Treat Jars*
Sweater for the cold*
Litter box "pee pads"
Tooth brush/paste kit
Puppy Training Class
Doggy Door