Before Your Puppy Arrives
Bringing a puppy home is exciting, but a little preparation makes the first weeks much smoother — both for you and your new pet.
Essential Shopping List
Food: Choose a puppy-specific dry food formulated for growth — puppies need more protein and calories per kg than adult dogs. Royal Canin and Hill's both offer breed-size-specific puppy formulas (Mini, Medium, Maxi) widely available in Doha.
Bowls: Separate food and water bowls, ideally stainless steel or ceramic — easier to keep clean and won't hold odours like plastic.
Crate or bed: A crate sized for your puppy's adult size (with a divider for now) helps with house-training and gives your puppy a safe space of their own.
Collar, leash and ID tag: Get your puppy used to a lightweight collar early. In Qatar, an ID tag with your phone number is strongly recommended in case your puppy gets loose.
Toys: Puppies chew constantly while teething — durable chew toys save your furniture and shoes.
Puppy pads: Useful for house-training, especially during Qatar's peak summer heat when very young puppies shouldn't be walked outside for long.
Feeding Schedule
Young puppies (8–12 weeks) typically need 3–4 small meals a day, tapering to 2 meals by 6 months. Always follow the feeding guide on the specific food's packaging, adjusted for your puppy's actual weight — overfeeding in the first year is one of the most common mistakes new owners make.
Qatar-Specific Tips
Heat matters: Puppies overheat faster than adult dogs. Keep walks to early morning or after sunset, and never leave a puppy in a parked car.
Vet check-up: Book a vaccination and general health check with a licensed vet in Doha within the first week — do this before introducing your puppy to other dogs or public spaces.
Grooming starts early: Getting your puppy comfortable with brushing, nail trims and bathing early makes adult grooming far easier. Our grooming studio in Bin Omran offers a gentle Puppy First Groom service.
Where to Shop
Pet Glow Qatar in Bin Omran stocks everything on this checklist, with same-day delivery across Doha and cash, card, or Fawran on delivery.