Puppies are cuddly bundles of energy and cuteness who also need special care as they start to explore the world. Here, the American Veterinary Medical Association offers caregiving tips for puppies:

　　小狗们也会花精力去可爱地讨好你，它们也需要在自己刚开始探索这个世界的时候得到一些特殊的帮助。这里是美国兽医协会提供的狗狗看护建议。

　　First checkup: Puppies should be vaccinated starting at 6 weeks. Also learn what signs of illness puppies can display, as they are especiallysusceptible in their early months.

　　第一次健康检查：狗狗应该在6周大的时候就接种疫苗。同时也可以看看狗狗们都有哪些可能导致生病的迹象，因为它们最初几个月大的时候特别容易生病。

　　Tracking: Is your pup's ID tag up to date? Be sure it has your current contact information.

　　追踪：你家狗狗的标签更新到最新的了吗?要确保上面有你的联络信息。

　　Household hazards: Pup-proof your home, keeping poisonous chemicals and food secured well out of reach. Remember that many "people'' foods are toxic to dogs including chocolate, onions, avocados, and many more.

　　注意日常危险：如果家里有小狗，一定要把有毒化学物品和安全的食物放到它够不着的地方。记住：许多我们的食物对狗狗来说是有毒的，包括巧克力、洋葱、牛油果以及其他的很多东西。

　　Potty training: Establish a housebreaking routine and stick with it to help lessen the chances of accidents. Reward your pal whenever he makes it outside for the bathroom.

　　如厕训练：要做一个管教条例，并且坚持执行，以此来减少事故的发生几率。无论何时，你的狗狗在你卧室外如厕的话，都要给它奖励。

　　Play time: Make it a point to regularly exercise your puppy. It helps keep him (and you) healthy and happy.

　　要有玩的时间：要记得带你的狗狗定期锻炼。这能让它们(还有你自己)保持身体健康和身心愉快。

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