From practicalities like pet insurance to sweet luxuries like a memory foam dog bed
Photo: ABC Photo Archives/Getty/Walt Disney Television via Getty With most of this socially distanced stint likely spent at home, you might be tempted to adopt a dog — especially since you’ll be able to train, supervise, and bond with your new pet without having to take time off from work.
From $43 at Amazon Buy Wee-wee pads Four Paws Wee-Wee Puppy Pee Pads for Dogs $34 now 47% off $18 for 50 For puppies that aren’t yet potty-trained , Animal Haven uses superabsorbent Wee-Wee Pads by Four Paws. And, if you plan on traveling, adoption manager at Best Friends Animal Society Kristi Littrell advises to “put a pee pad at the bottom of the carrier and have an extra just in case.”
$38 at Amazon Buy $38 at Chewy Buy Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend With Probiotics Adult Dry Dog Food $45 For adult dogs, Animal Haven uses Purina Pro Plan, who has “really upped their game,” says Ito. Purina Pro Plan — which also made our list of best dog foods — meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials standards, is formulated by veterinary nutritionists, and is made without legumes, which can be difficult to digest for larger dogs.
Frontline Plus for Dogs $43 $100 now 57% off $43 Buy at Amazon Buy $64 at Chewy Buy Iverhart Plus Chewables $25 $25 Buy at Chewy Buy Pet insurance Trupanion Pet Insurance From $32 “In an emergency, a good pet insurance will cover medical costs, so you don’t have to choose between going into debt and saving your pet’s life,” writes Strategist writer Liza Corsillo, adding that some pet-insurance plans cost less than $10 a month — and could save you up to $10,000.
$15 at Amazon Buy $15 at Amazon Buy Safari Professional Nail Trimmer $11 now 18% off $9 Since older dogs can be squeamish about their paws being touched, Ito advises buying small clippers and practicing on your puppy from a young age to get them acclimated, so that you won’t ultimately have to go to a groomer. But the most important part of nail care, Ito emphasizes, is to make sure you frequently check the easy-to-miss dewclaw : “When dogs get regularly walked, the concrete acts as a nail file.
Vet’s Best Dental Gel Toothpaste for Dogs $5 $8 now 38% off $5 Buy at Amazon Buy $5 at Chewy Buy Pet Republique Finger Toothbrush, 6-Pack $7 for 6 $13 now 46% off $7 for 6 Buy at Amazon Buy $7 for 6 at Amazon Buy Dog bed Casper Memory-Foam Dog Bed $125 now 10% off From $113 While dog beds are a must, Ito doesn’t have any specific recommendations — just something comfy that’s big enough for your dog to lounge on.
$10 for 6 at Wild One Buy KONG Wubba Friend Dog Toy $10 now 40% off From $6 Ito recommends plush toys as well, to “encourage them to not tear something else apart,” such as a beloved shoe or pillow. Strategist contributor Alice Gregory bought this KONG Wubba Friend dog toy for her toy poodle, Mickey, who hasn’t been able to put it down since.
$9 at Amazon Buy $9 at Amazon Buy Personalized Silver ID Pet Tag From $12 A hand-stamped, customizable ID tag to go with it.
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