Before bringing your puppy home, you'll 
	need to "puppyproof" your house. Puppies
	 are like babies: they want to explore every 
	corner of your house, and they want to put 
	everything into their mouths. Here's a simple 
 	 checklist to make sure your home is safe 
	before letting Rover run free: 

	Make sure all poisonous household items 
	are securely stored out of the puppy's reach.
	Did you put the household cleaners, 
	laundry detergents, bleach, disinfectants, 
	insecticides, cleaning fluid, fertilizers, 
  	mothballs, antifreeze,  insect poisons, 
	rat poisons and other items in cabinets or 
		       on high shelves? These items can be deadly 
		       to your puppy. As your new puppy grows, 
		       he will be able to explore higher places and 
 	 	       be tempted to jump up on shelves. 

       	Check your plants. Many plants in and around your house can be 
  threatening to your pup. Did you know that the pits of apricots and 
  peaches, as well as spinach and tomato vines, can make your puppy sick 
  and, in large dosages, can even be fatal? Click here to learn about more 
  plants that you should keep away from Spot. For a more complete list
  of dangerous doggie plants, consult your vet.

            Look at your house from your puppy's point of view.
   Get down on all fours and look around. Are there any dangling electric 
   cords, loose nails, plastic bags or other tempting objects that will be 
   in puppy's reach? If there are, be sure to put them away immediately. 

 


 

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