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We love Life's Abundance and NuVet products.
We wean our puppies onto Life's Abundance Puppy Formulas, as well as NuVet Plus K9 Immune System Builder Powder. We also love the other products by Life's Abundance, such as the many treats, shampoo & ear cleaner!
We highly recommend you to continue using these products for the life of your dog. These products do meet the required nutrition requirement for Our 2 year Health Guarantee.
See Our 2 Year Health Guarantee.
What you will need PRIOR to your little one’s arrival home to you:
Life’s Abundance Large Breed Puppy Healthy Start (for our larger Standard Size Puppies at Maturity) OR Life’s Abundance Small Medium Breed Puppy Healthy Start (for our Medium-Smaller Standard Size Puppies at Maturity)
*Recommended to purchase the Large Pack so you will have enough product for your initial go home period!
Please see “Congratulations on your new Above and Beyond Standards Puppy!” email for what formulation is recommended for your puppy prior to purchase!
NuVet Plus K9 Immune System Builder (Powder or Wafers - I recommend the Powder for ease of administration while young as it can easily be mixed into the puppy food, then after first bottle switch to the wafers!!)
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There are many different options available. This will come down to personal preference. I recommend the wire crate for a few reasons - folds flat for travel, divider panel available so your puppy can have one crate and grow into it. To create a denlike atmosphere you may desire to place a breathable sheet over the back of it or a crate cover. Just be sure you don’t put anything expensive in during the teething stages and be sure nothing can be harmful if swallowed, such as stuffing from toy or crate bed. Recommend the crate bed after teething and an old towel or incontinence pad while still teething.
We use and love Kuranda Dog Beds. They are orthopedic, so durable and really easy to clean. Our dogs all love them too!! Follow link to their website!!
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For in between professional grooming
additional recommended grooming supplies if deciding to do your own grooming - Be Sure to Watch Online Grooming Tutorials!
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We love the padded & also the reflective Blueberry Pet Collars & matching leashes! You will need a small collar & medium leash when your puppy arrives home to you!
Small Collars - You will need this size when your puppy first arrives, along with one of these coordinating leashes.
Leashes - The Length 4-5', Width 1/2-3/4", Size Medium leash works great as the initial leash size!
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We do NOT recommend the Lyme Disease vaccination and we also do not recommend oral or topical flea/tick products.
Fleas: Typically most residential households do not have flea infestation problems. If you have an indoor/outdoor cat you may need to consider if your cat arrives home with fleas, but I would recommend not treating monthly for something that may not be an issue for your household.
Ticks: We recommend yard control AND topical natural coat products to prevent ticks. We also recommend checking your dog for ticks as needed after potential exposure (such as after hiking). Keep your yard free of debris and mowed too!!
Topical Coat Products:
100% Pure Rose Geranium Essential Oil (must be Pelargonium x radens) - Apply one drop on skin in between shoulder blades and one drop on skin at base of tail - Apply weekly and after each bath & after swimming.
Yard Products:
Wondercide or Cedarcide Yard Sprays.