PUPPY CARE
PUPPY CARE TIPS
Be Prepared: before you bring your new puppy home, consider what
you will need. Here are some suggestions: Crate, not too
big but not too little; a lightweight collar and leash which
should only be placed on your puppy while in your presence; shampoo
designed for puppies (perhaps your particular breed) comb/brush;
food/water dishes which will be short enough for your puppy to
adequately eat and drink from; bottled water since water differs from
one part of the country to the other; exercise pen provides a
safe place for your puppy to play safely; toys that are durable and
cannot be chewed apart; doggie toothbrush and toothpaste to maintain a
healthy smile. Recommended Puppy Food: Your puppy with come with a packet of food of the following combinations that he/she has been on, but any good puppy food that you and your vet chooses will work great as long as you gradually introduce him/her by adding some of the packet you receive with the puppy to the feed you have chosen. Our combination includes: NutriSource for Puppies; Chicken Soup for Puppies by Diamond; Eukanuba Small Bite for Puppies by IAMS. To find the puppy food that is available to you in your location go to: www.petfooddirect.com WE ALWAYS KEEP ON HAND SOME FORM OF MICROBIOTIC to help stimulate the immune system and keep your puppy's health in tip-top shape, such as: Benebac or FasTrack (by Conklin - www. conklin.com) To find the puppy food that is available to you in your location go to: www.petfooddirect.com
Please keep informed of the current news on the pet foods that are being recalled by going to http://menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html or call: 1-866-895-2708
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NONE OF THE FOOD THAT WAS RECALLED WAS EVER ANY FOODS THAT OUR ADULTS OR PUPPIES WERE ON
Ask your vet for a/d (prescription formula with high protein by Science Diet) Freshly cooked chicken is also a helpful food to keep them eating along with a plain yogurt or small curd cottage cheese. Give a small amount of Nutrical or Karo syrup each morning and night for the first couple of days to prevent the low blood sugar that can come with the excitement and stress of going to a new home. (More information on our Special Care page)
NOTE: your puppy should always have feed and water set before him. With the smaller breeds, once a day offer a soft food like Pedigrees canned Puppy, Chicken Soup for Puppies by Diamond or a high quality of food source formulated for the high energy and nutritional need of your new puppy.
I have a favorite *Meatball Recipe* which is wonderful for any puppy -- keeps them healthy and adds to their overall well-being and lustrious coat.
Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar, is a disorder that occurs mainly in small breed puppies and is often caused by stress and can occur without warning. It might appear after the puppy has become exhausted from playing, or misses a meal, chills or has a digestive upset. These upsets place an added strain on its energy levels and bring on the symptoms of lethargic, collapse or even what appear to be seizures. It is a real threat to these little guys, so watch for your puppy becoming too tired or droopy. The first signs of listlessness or depression are usually followed by muscular weakness, tremors and later convulsions, coma and even death. The puppy may appear depressed or may be weak, wobbly and jerky, or found to be in a comatose state. If your puppy has any symptoms that even appear to be those of hypoglycemia, you must act fast. If the puppy is awake, give it Karo syrup or Nutrical by mouth. You should see improvements within 30 minutes. If no improvements appear, you must get them to a veterinarian. If the puppy is unconscious, it should be taken at once.
To prevent Hypoglycemia follow this advice: allow only 20 minutes or less of play at one time, followed by a good rest. Do not allow the puppy to overtire. Supervise the interactions between the puppy and children. Keep your puppy warm, a nice heating pad on low is great to keep it from becoming chilled. Your puppy needs to eat at least every 6-8 hours, more often if it is small. One new Puppy Owner has found that their tiny puppy Little Cesars for Puppies. Freshly cooked chicken is also a helpful food to keep them eating along with plain yogurt or small curd cottage cheese. Give a small amount of Nutrical or Karo syrup each morning and night for the first couple of days to prevent the low blood sugar that can come with the excitement and stress of going to a new home.
Puppies love to jump from couches, etc. but this can injure their knees. Discourage any type of jumping to protect their knees. Further, collars can cause collapsing trachea in small dogs--use a harness.
Your veterinarian is a good source of information concerning a number of topics with regards to the newest member of your family. Make sure you discuss all your questions with your veterinarian.
It is Very Important to keep the puppy up-to-date on his vaccines. At your initial health check, have your veterinarian schedule future appointments to maintain a current vaccination schedule. Puppies are born with special immunities passed to them by their mother, but that last for a short period of time and ceases at different ages for different puppies.
MEATBALLS
2# lean
hamburger
2
eggs
2 cups
oatmeal
1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup wheat germ oil Pinch of garlic
Mix together and form into meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. You can bag and freeze them and use them as you need them. These are excellent when you have a finicky or picky eater -- a rehabilitating puppy -- or to add a little weight back on. They'll bring a SMILE to your puppy's face and add luster to its beautiful coat.
FREE PUPPY PACKET!!!
When you personally pick up your puppy, we will have this DELUXE packet ready to help you get off to a good start;
otherwise, we will try and send as much of the Puppy Packet with your Puppy's flight
When you personally pick up your puppy, we will have this DELUXE packet ready to help you get off to a good start;
otherwise, we will try and send as much of the Puppy Packet with your Puppy's flight
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Puppy Food: Combination of NutriSource for Puppy; NutriSource for Puppy Weaning; Chicken Soup for the Soul for Puppies; Eukanuba Small Bite for Puppies... Little Cesar Nutrical for Puppies Eukanuba Sample Litter Box or Potty Pad New Puppy Handbook or Hardbound Breed Book Toys Blanket Neckscarf for Boys or Barrette for Girls Documents: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Full Vet Exam (opt. Health Certificate) Memo for your Veterinarian Contract Vaccination/Worming Schedule Registration |