Families often imagine that the animals will be uncertain for a short while before naturally becoming friends. Unfortunately, this expectation has helped perpetuate one of the most damaging pieces of advice in multi-pet homes: “Just let them sort it out.”
Bringing home a puppy is the beginning of a wonderful relationship, but those first few months also bring an important responsibility. Your puppy is learning about the world from every person, animal, sound, surface and situation they encounter.
During the first few months of a puppy’s life, one disease poses a serious threat that every pet owner should know about: Canine Parvovirus, commonly known as Parvo, one of the most dangerous viral diseases affecting dogs.