Bringing puppy home is a momentous occasion.  Everyone looks forward to the new addition to the family.  But, before your new puppy or dog comes home, there are a few things you need to make sure that you purchase. Most of the items that you purchase for puppy will be one-time purchases.  Acquiring these items on sale at pet department stores can save a ton of money.  Clipping coupons from the Sunday newspaper will provide cost-cutting savings for you as well.  Puppies need a balanced diet.  Don’t buy puppy food because the commercials say that pets deserve gourmet food.  It does not know the difference, and does not need variety.  A simple bag of high-quality puppy formula kibble will do, so long as the dog does not demonstrate allergies.  If it throws up, refuses to eat, or is generally very gassy, you may have to think about changing its food. Some dogs can react to poultry, while lamb and rice is generally considered to be a hypoallergenic food suited to all stomachs. Dry food is recommended for puppies rather than the wet, which might spoil if it is not all eaten.   The brand that you choose should be based on nutritious ingredients, and as Whole Dog Journal recommends, single source protein and carbohydrate, as opposed to a huge long list of ingredients including meat by products, is ideal.  If you are not sure which to choose, find out what your dog was eating before it came to you, or ask your vet for suggestions.