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A dog or cat at home

The first month, trips together and the care calendar for the whole year, in order.

For new pet owners, and for anyone bringing a second animal home: what to do first, what can wait, and what to ask your vet.

Start with the first 30 days, then plan trips and the care calendar. The checklists are for doing; the guide explains why each step matters.

The steps, in order

  1. ChecklistNew puppy: the first 30 days
  2. ChecklistTraveling with a pet
  3. ChecklistThe pet care calendar
  4. GuideYour first month with a puppy