New puppy checklist for UAE pet owners

A new puppy is pure joy — and a long to-do list. In the UAE there are a few local essentials, like registration and heat awareness, on top of the usual. Here’s a simple first-month checklist to start them off healthy and protected.

First: book a vet check

Your first move is a full health check, ideally soon after bringing your puppy home. It’s where the vet confirms they’re healthy and builds a plan for vaccines, deworming and microchipping tailored to your puppy.

Vaccinations and deworming

The puppy vaccine series begins young and is given in stages — your vet sets the exact schedule. Parasite prevention (worms, ticks) should start from the beginning too, since young animals are especially vulnerable.

Microchip and registration

In the UAE, an ISO microchip and municipality registration are required — and best done early. It’s the step that means your puppy can always be identified and returned if they ever slip away.

The right food

Choose a complete puppy diet suited to their eventual size, and ask your vet about how much to feed. Growing puppies have specific nutritional needs, and getting portions right supports healthy development.

Training, socialisation and home setup

Start gentle, positive training and safe socialisation early — these weeks shape the adult dog. Set up a safe space with a bed, toys and an ID tag, and puppy-proof anything chewable or hazardous.

A UAE-specific note, and the easy way

Mind the heat from day one: keep walks to the cooler hours, avoid midday sun, and always have water available. To simplify the health essentials, the New Pet Package bundles the vaccine series, deworming, microchip, a full exam and municipality registration in one visit.