New puppy care: What do I need for a 1-month-old, and can I bathe him?

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Hello, My name is Myriam and just recently my family brought a pet home. It's a puppy and I was wondering what kind a breed he was. Also, what do I need to take care of a puppy since this is the first time we are going to have a pet. The only thing that I know is that he is only 1month and week old approximately. Also, could I take him a bath even though he is so young? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 1 month and 6 days old | 15 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Duke is very young and should really be with his mommy still. Make sure you feed him canned puppy food of the best quality, he is not able to eat adequate amounts of kibble at this age. Unfortunately at this age most puppies look alike so it is not possible yet to guess or determine the breed. By the time he is a little older, around 6 months, it will be obvious what breed or mix he could be. Unless he pees on himself or gets messed up with poop, I would not bathe him yet as water could get into his ears and eyes, and might cause irritation. Between the age of 6 and 8 weeks he should get his first parvo vaccine from the vet. There are three rounds of vaccinations until the age of 12 to 16 weeks. Do not let him play with unvaccinated dogs until at least after the third round. Good luck with your puppy, he looks really sweet

New puppy care: What do I need for a 1-month-old, and can I bathe him?

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