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veterinary approved essentials for new dog owners!
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items here are my honest recommendations and tips as a veterinary technician who focuses on both eastern and western medicine
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best food brands
toys!
collars and harnesses
care essentials for dogs
best food brands
the farmers dog food is a great fresh food option with a goal to help keep your companion healthier as they age. this balanced diet is a human grade option to ensure your dog is getting the best nutrients out of their food
The Farmer's Dog
this is another great fresh food option with good quality ingredients for your dog. all you do is add water to hydrate the food and it’s ready to go!
The Honest Kitchen
purina pro plan is a good option for affordable dog food that’s good quality. they have a veterinarian team on staff to help ensure this is a well balanced diet
Purina Pro Plan Wet & Dry Dog Food
toys!
lick mats and treat toys are a great option to help give your dog more enrichment and also slow them down while they eat their food
Lick mats & treat toys
interactive puzzle toys for dogs are a great option to add in some extra enrichment while also working to expand their brain. there are many different types of puzzle toys out there with different levels of difficulty
Dog Puzzles For Dogs
for dogs who love to chew, nylabones are a great option. you want to make sure the bones you purchase aren’t too hard on their teeth to avoid any chipped teeth, you should be able to make an imprint on the bone with your fingernail.
Nylabone
collars and harnesses
a martingale collar is a great option for any dog especially more fearful or reactive dogs to help avoid any backing out of their collars. martingale collars with tighten when there is tension on the leash but they are still very safe for pets
Dog Collars for Large and Small Dogs, Martingale Collars
an easy walk harness is a great option for dogs who tend to pull on their leashes, the easy walk harness is designed to direct them sideways when pulling to allow for correction
Easy Walk® Harness, No Pull Dog Harness
the gentle leader is another great option for dogs who like to pull on walks or who are still in the process of training. the design of the gentle leader is to direct the head when the dog tries to pull in order to safely remain in control
Gentle Leader® Headcollar, No-Pull Dog Collar
care essentials for dogs
the douxo brand shampoos are great to use. they specifically make veterinary products for dogs with more sensitive skin but they also make regular oatmeal shampoos
Douxo Shampoo Products
here is a generic ear cleaner that can be used after bathing or swimming to help prevent ear infections or it can be used as maintenance for dogs who are prone to ear infections
EPIOTIC® Advanced Ear Cleanser
another good ear cleaner recommendation to help prevent painful ear infections. use after bathing or swimming
TrizEDTA®
here is a really great toothpaste that comes in lots of different flavor options to help prevent tartar build up on their teeth
C.E.T.® Enzymatic Toothpastes
another great product that has been approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council to prevent tartar
Tartar Shield® Soft Rawhide Chews for Small Dogs (30 count)
year round prevention is important to protect your dog from getting sick. mosquitoes can still be in your house in the winter season and ticks can survive in temperatures as low as 30 degrees fahrenheit. simparica trio is my favorite preventative bec...
SIMPARICA TRIO Chewable Tablet for Dogs, 44.1-88 lbs, (Green Box)