BUYING AND CARING FOR A NEW PUPPY

The Puppy Corner: Buying And Caring For A New Puppy

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Altogether too often the process of getting a new pup is a sort of spur-of-the-moment, spontaneous affair, with little or no forethought or planning. And this, my friends, can change what should be a wonderful experience and beginning of a beautiful relationship into a disaster in the making.
K-STATE VETERINARIAN OFFERS ADVICE ON BUYING AND CARING FOR A NEW PUPPY

MANHATTAN — If you are considering getting a puppy, Dr. Susan Nelson, assistant professor of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University, suggests a few things to keep in mind.

Before buying a new puppy, here are a few things Nelson said to consider:

* Lap dog or jogging partner
* Small or large
* Male or female
* Long or short hair
* Grooming needs
* Purebred or mixed breed
* Exercise needs

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