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YOUR NEW PUPPY - PUPPY CARE TIPS
Things to do when you pick up your new puppy at the airport:
1) If your puppy seems fatigued or stressed from the trip, put 2 drops of
honey on the tip of your finger, and gently massage it into her gums. Do not
give her more than 2 drops.
Another option is to have some Nutrical, which you can buy at a pet supply
store. When you get the pup to the car from the airport, you can give the
pup a small amount of Nutrical (1/2”) on your finger, and gently place it on
his tongue.
2) Offer her water. You can also use a syringe without a needle and
gently squirt a little drink of water into her mouth to make sure she receives
a drink. This ensures she has fluids after her trip.
3) You can also offer her food. Melissa feeds Eukanuba dry puppy food,
and Pedigree Lamb and rice canned. Danny and I feed Royal Canin Small
Breed Puppy Food. See item 8 for more information of feeding.
4) Make sure she is not exposed to extended periods of hot
temperatures. (Do not leave her in the car, or in a hot room).
5) Make sure she is not exposed to extended periods of cold
temperatures.
6) When you get home, give her some time to adjust to her new
surroundings. You can expect her to need a few days to acclimate to her
new surroundings.
7) If she is not in a fenced in area, have her on a leash attached to a
well fitting collar, (not too tight), or a harness when taking her outside. This
will keep her safe from cars, or running off and getting lost.
8) It might be a good idea to keep her on the breeder’s feed, and not
change until she has had time to get settled into her new home. If you do
change food, taper off this one, and slowly introduce the other.
9) Offer her at least 3 small meals a day. If she isn’t eating, then you
may need to try the following. If she won’t eat her dry food, a heaping
teaspoonful of drained water packed canned tuna or chicken on her dry food
with a little warm water. If she still won’t eat after being offered the canned
meat, try a spoonful of chopped boiled egg on top of her dry food mixed in
with a little warm water. A teaspoon of cottage cheese mixed with the dry
food also works well. If she still doesn’t eat, give the pup some Nutrical.
Gently place a ½” onto her tongue with your finger. This will help keep her
blood sugar stable. Remember she is still a baby, and she has had a long
trip. She needs your help in adjusting to her new home.
10) Frequently offer her the chance to go to the bathroom. If she goes,
praise her by saying Good Potty. Every time she goes in the appropriate
place, saying Good Potty will help reinforce where you want her to go. If
she goes where she is not suppose to, take her to the appropriate spot, set
her down, and say Good Potty. Do not punish her for accidents, because
she won’t understand. Key times to give your pup a potty break are: first
thing in the morning, after eating, after playing, and after napping. Crate
training works well. Dogs don’t like to potty where they sleep.
11) Make sure water is available to her at all times.
12) Her crate is a great place for her to sleep at night and to take naps.
Keep it cozy with a blanket, and keep water available with a dish that
attaches to the side at all times.
13) Also available at pet stores are puppy pads for her to use for potty
training, and little portable fences to put around her crate. This way you can
keep her safe and comfortable at all times. Another option is a small
animal cage with a puppy pad underneath for those times she can’t be
supervised. A baby blanket to sleep on will help keep her cozy and comfy.
Food and water dishes attached to the side are convenient, so she always
has access to food and water, and prevents spills.
14) Inspect your home for anything that the puppy might not need to get
into. Puppies go through a period of teething and chewing that can damage
your property, and be hazardous to them as well. Electrical cords should
be put out of her reach. Plants need to be put out of her reach. She should
be carefully supervised when she is not in his crate, so that she can’t be
hurt. She should be given frequent opportunities to nap in her crate or cage,
with water available.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar):
Teacup and Toy Breed puppies are said to possibly be susceptible to low
blood sugar, although none of ours have ever had it. Puppies usually grow
out of this by 12 weeks, but we are advised by our vet that it is best to
educate pet owners to know what the symptoms of low blood sugar are, so
that they can be prepared, not scared, and know how to take care of their
pet. That is why I’m including the following.
More Information on Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar):
Hypoglycemia occurs mainly in toy breeds of dogs between six to sixteen
weeks of age. Often it is brought on by stress. It is imperative that you be
aware of some of the signs of the onset of an attack of hypoglycemia. The
first signs are those of depression, weakness, and/or loss of appetite. They
can collapse and/or go into a seizure or may be noticeably confused,
disoriented, become drowsy at unusual times, shiver and/or stagger about.
Hypoglycemia can occur without warning when a puppy is placed in a new
home or while being shipped. It might appear if the puppy misses a meal,
becomes chilled, becomes exhausted from too much playing or has a
digestive upset. These upsets place an added strain on the energy
reserves of the liver and bring on the symptoms.
Most dogs outgrow this condition. None of our dogs have ever had this
condition.
Treatment of Hypoglycemia: Treatment is directed at restoring blood levels
of glucose. Begin at once. If you suspect hypoglycemia, give him corn
syrup, honey, or Nutrical. Nutrical is available at most pet supply stores. If
he has these symptoms and does not improve, take him to the vet.
Don’t let this information cause any undue worry or stress. We just want
you to be informed so that you can watch for symptoms, and be able to act
quickly if it does occur. As long as the pup has plenty of food and water,
and keeps her blood sugar level stable, she may never experience any
problems.
She is fine if she looks alert and moves around. Puppies are usually alert
and energetic.
Fatigue looks listless, sleepy, won't wake up, drowsy. We have not had any
buyer have that happen, and we have not had any dogs with that. Again,
this information is not meant to scare, just prepare.
Vet Check ups, Shots and Dewormings: Your puppy is up to date on all
shots and dewormings. Be sure and keep it that way. We will be sending
you her records, please take them with you when you visit your vet. If your
puppy looks sick, take her to the vet. Do not wait.
.
Things to do when you pick up your new puppy at the airport:
1) If your puppy seems fatigued or stressed from the trip, put 2 drops of
honey on the tip of your finger, and gently massage it into her gums. Do not
give her more than 2 drops.
Another option is to have some Nutrical, which you can buy at a pet supply
store. When you get the pup to the car from the airport, you can give the
pup a small amount of Nutrical (1/2”) on your finger, and gently place it on
his tongue.
2) Offer her water. You can also use a syringe without a needle and
gently squirt a little drink of water into her mouth to make sure she receives
a drink. This ensures she has fluids after her trip.
3) You can also offer her food. Melissa feeds Eukanuba dry puppy food,
and Pedigree Lamb and rice canned. Danny and I feed Royal Canin Small
Breed Puppy Food. See item 8 for more information of feeding.
4) Make sure she is not exposed to extended periods of hot
temperatures. (Do not leave her in the car, or in a hot room).
5) Make sure she is not exposed to extended periods of cold
temperatures.
6) When you get home, give her some time to adjust to her new
surroundings. You can expect her to need a few days to acclimate to her
new surroundings.
7) If she is not in a fenced in area, have her on a leash attached to a
well fitting collar, (not too tight), or a harness when taking her outside. This
will keep her safe from cars, or running off and getting lost.
8) It might be a good idea to keep her on the breeder’s feed, and not
change until she has had time to get settled into her new home. If you do
change food, taper off this one, and slowly introduce the other.
9) Offer her at least 3 small meals a day. If she isn’t eating, then you
may need to try the following. If she won’t eat her dry food, a heaping
teaspoonful of drained water packed canned tuna or chicken on her dry food
with a little warm water. If she still won’t eat after being offered the canned
meat, try a spoonful of chopped boiled egg on top of her dry food mixed in
with a little warm water. A teaspoon of cottage cheese mixed with the dry
food also works well. If she still doesn’t eat, give the pup some Nutrical.
Gently place a ½” onto her tongue with your finger. This will help keep her
blood sugar stable. Remember she is still a baby, and she has had a long
trip. She needs your help in adjusting to her new home.
10) Frequently offer her the chance to go to the bathroom. If she goes,
praise her by saying Good Potty. Every time she goes in the appropriate
place, saying Good Potty will help reinforce where you want her to go. If
she goes where she is not suppose to, take her to the appropriate spot, set
her down, and say Good Potty. Do not punish her for accidents, because
she won’t understand. Key times to give your pup a potty break are: first
thing in the morning, after eating, after playing, and after napping. Crate
training works well. Dogs don’t like to potty where they sleep.
11) Make sure water is available to her at all times.
12) Her crate is a great place for her to sleep at night and to take naps.
Keep it cozy with a blanket, and keep water available with a dish that
attaches to the side at all times.
13) Also available at pet stores are puppy pads for her to use for potty
training, and little portable fences to put around her crate. This way you can
keep her safe and comfortable at all times. Another option is a small
animal cage with a puppy pad underneath for those times she can’t be
supervised. A baby blanket to sleep on will help keep her cozy and comfy.
Food and water dishes attached to the side are convenient, so she always
has access to food and water, and prevents spills.
14) Inspect your home for anything that the puppy might not need to get
into. Puppies go through a period of teething and chewing that can damage
your property, and be hazardous to them as well. Electrical cords should
be put out of her reach. Plants need to be put out of her reach. She should
be carefully supervised when she is not in his crate, so that she can’t be
hurt. She should be given frequent opportunities to nap in her crate or cage,
with water available.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar):
Teacup and Toy Breed puppies are said to possibly be susceptible to low
blood sugar, although none of ours have ever had it. Puppies usually grow
out of this by 12 weeks, but we are advised by our vet that it is best to
educate pet owners to know what the symptoms of low blood sugar are, so
that they can be prepared, not scared, and know how to take care of their
pet. That is why I’m including the following.
More Information on Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar):
Hypoglycemia occurs mainly in toy breeds of dogs between six to sixteen
weeks of age. Often it is brought on by stress. It is imperative that you be
aware of some of the signs of the onset of an attack of hypoglycemia. The
first signs are those of depression, weakness, and/or loss of appetite. They
can collapse and/or go into a seizure or may be noticeably confused,
disoriented, become drowsy at unusual times, shiver and/or stagger about.
Hypoglycemia can occur without warning when a puppy is placed in a new
home or while being shipped. It might appear if the puppy misses a meal,
becomes chilled, becomes exhausted from too much playing or has a
digestive upset. These upsets place an added strain on the energy
reserves of the liver and bring on the symptoms.
Most dogs outgrow this condition. None of our dogs have ever had this
condition.
Treatment of Hypoglycemia: Treatment is directed at restoring blood levels
of glucose. Begin at once. If you suspect hypoglycemia, give him corn
syrup, honey, or Nutrical. Nutrical is available at most pet supply stores. If
he has these symptoms and does not improve, take him to the vet.
Don’t let this information cause any undue worry or stress. We just want
you to be informed so that you can watch for symptoms, and be able to act
quickly if it does occur. As long as the pup has plenty of food and water,
and keeps her blood sugar level stable, she may never experience any
problems.
She is fine if she looks alert and moves around. Puppies are usually alert
and energetic.
Fatigue looks listless, sleepy, won't wake up, drowsy. We have not had any
buyer have that happen, and we have not had any dogs with that. Again,
this information is not meant to scare, just prepare.
Vet Check ups, Shots and Dewormings: Your puppy is up to date on all
shots and dewormings. Be sure and keep it that way. We will be sending
you her records, please take them with you when you visit your vet. If your
puppy looks sick, take her to the vet. Do not wait.
.