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Items I buy for each new foster dog
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items This is a list of essentials when welcoming a new pup into the home, when they have nothing
Sections
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Cleaning & Potty
Crates
Treats and snacks
Food & Supplements
Medical
Leashes, harnesses and collars
Cleaning & Potty
Pee pads are just all consuming for me, and I’m really trying to buy others that aren’t as wasteful and more plant based. This one ticks off all the boxes.
PET PARENTS PawtectOne Pads Disposable Dog & Cat ... - Chewy
As I don’t have a yard, this is the next best thing to practice potty training, especially when I have dogs that don’t have all their vaccines. All my fosters have liked this so much they treat it like their own little yard. Is a lot better than trai...
DoggieLawn Real Grass Puppy Pee Pads 24x24
This is so good to get all pet hair off you and your furniture! Really easy to dispose of the hair it picks up. Very satisfying to see all the hair it picks up.
ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover - Original
I’m so happy this exists in wipe form! I use this brand to clean up a lot of pet messes, but the wipes make it easier to not only wipe up, but to also saturate areas so it doesn’t dry as quickly and can really target the stain.
Nature’s Miracle Stain & Odor Wipes, 30ct
These are so amazing for cleaning up bigger dog messes. So absorbent, regular paper towels don’t even compare. When I have a big potty accident with a young puppy, it’s the only thing that sop up the mess so well, while only uses a small amount of to...
Viva Signature Cloth Towels, Choose-A-Sheet, 3 Rolls
Crates
These crates are great and come in a variety sizes. Crate training helps so much when you adopt a dog to help give them a safe space to go to.
MIDWEST LifeStages Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
I love using crate covers when I need to create more of a den environment for my pups and reduce stimulation. Helps them get to sleep at night, and have a productive sleep as well.
FRISCO Faux Linen Dog Crate Cover, Brown, 42in - Chewy.com
I have used these pens so much with young puppies - it gives them a large but safe space to play while being secure. I also like that I can adjust it to the shape I need it be in. I’ll lay down pee pads, a bed, toys, also food and water, so they can ...
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat
Treats and snacks
This is so great as an alternative to rawhide chews. It’s been great for my active chewer puppies. It can be a little stinky, but I like it as a healthier chew that’s easy to digest.
THE HONEST KITCHEN Human Grade Beams Ocean Chews Cod ...
I bought this pouch to put dog treats in for training. I love the simple design and that it can just clip onto your waistband. Nothing too fancy, good design and simple to use when you’re on the go with your dog.
Woofhoof Burgundy Dog Treat Pouch, No Spill
I love these for dogs that need to chew. Keeps them busy, the sweet potato is good for digestive health, and simple ingredients.
Pet 'n Shape Sweet Potato Chews - 42oz
Food & Supplements
This has been a game changer when I foster puppies or sick dogs - just add a little spoonful (tea or table) to a dog’s food. Such a great source of pre/probiotics, and cheaper than buying goat’s milk products at the pet store!
Meyenberg Goat Dairy, Kefir Goat Plain, 32 Fl Oz
I use this for almost all of my older foster puppies - clean ingredients, and a different protein other than chicken. I also love the addition of pumpkin as it really helps their little digestive systems. The brand also has good wet food too which I ...
NutriSource Pure Vita Grain Free Lamb & Pumpkin Puppy Food 4LB
I love how small this kibble is, so it’s been great for young puppies as they transition to solid foods. I mix with a little goat milk or kefir, or a dash of pumpkin to keep them in good health.
Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food 3lb
Fish oil is so good for dogs - cognitive and joint health, skin and hair. And as I was guided by a vet, for nerve health as well (I had a distemper foster, and this was so good for her).
Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Fish Oil 90 Softgels
Medical
Hypochlorous Acid spray you use on your own skin (a natural antimicrobial), can also be used on dogs! It helps with little rashes, hot spots, irritations (even had some used on a pig’s hoof sores, and it healed up), it’s a product every dog owner sho...
Goldie Dog Essentials Miracle Mist Hypochlorous Spray 8oz
Almost every dog I’ve fostered has come out of the shelter/where they were dumped with some tummy issues, or giardia etc . When antibiotics aren’t needed, Proviable has always been great, especially with sick puppies - the paste helps solidify the st...
Nutramax Proviable Dog Probiotics Kit
For puppies and dogs that are not used to tooth brushes, I love using these wipes to gently get them used to having their teeth cleaned, and as a tool to transition them to brushing. Oral care is so important in dogs, and this just provides a simple ...
HICC Pet Teeth Cleaning Wipes for Dogs & Cats
Parasites are yucky, but panacur is the gold standard in fighting them (and easier to handle than other ones on the market). It’s a powder that’s easy to mix into their food. It’s given to dogs at the shelter, vets will provide it when dogs have diar...
Panacur C Canine Dewormer 2g White
I put this right away on my foster dogs to keep fleas at bay, as well as ticks. It’s a must if you don’t use prescription options. It’s very easy to apply on the back of the neck.
K9 ADVANTIX II Flea & Tick Spot Treatment for Dogs, 21-55 lbs, 6 ...
Leashes, harnesses and collars
These harnesses have been great for training my foster puppies that of course have never used a harness. It’s very soft and not irritating, but still quite secure.
PUPPIA Soft II Dog Harness, Black, Medium: 17 to 23-in chest - Chewy
I’ve been buying more Ruffwear collars as they are strong and have study rings to clip a leash to.
RUFFWEAR Front Range Polyester Dog Collar, River Rock Green ...
I find myself buying more and more rope style leashes, as they are more durable (and I can throw them in the washer if needed), and can withstand puppies that want to chew on them!
https://www.chewy.com/mendota-products-large-snap-...
Grooming
This product is amazing to clean dogs paws when wipes won’t do. Just a little pump, and it appears on the built in scrubbing brush, which gets into all the little grooves on their paws. Also great non irritating ingredients.
Dandylion Dog Paw Cleaner, No Rinse Foam, 5oz
Dogs always seem to get grubbier or have things stuck on them. I currently am fostering 2x 9 week old puppies and I use these wipes a million times a day - to clean their paws, snouts, dirty butts….. it has clean ingredients and nothing to really irr...
EARTH RATED Thick Hypoallergenic 3-in-1 Dog Grooming Wipes ...
Toys
This is such a great dog toy - and no plastic. Great for active chewers. I fill it up with everything from a little peanut butter and other soft treats that will keep them busy.
KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy - Large
Brain games are great for dogs’ mental stimulation. I hide tiny treats in here and love to see the progress they make as they figure out how to find the treats.
NINA OTTOSSON BY OUTWARD HOUND Brick Puzzle Game Dog ...
It’s a snuffle mat and toy in one! Hide treats and food, but your dog can also remove the teeth and enjoy the squeaks and crinkles in their interactive toy
NOCCIOLA Teeth Enrichment Crinkle Snuffle Mat Squeaky Dog Toy ...