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Puppy Going Home Instructions

August 4, 2011 By Gwen Leave a Comment
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I know that getting a Yorkie puppy is a very exciting time. I have included some going home instructions to remind you of some very important things for your Yorkie puppy.

Feeding

I use and recommend Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed. I will be sending you home with a small container of the food for your puppy so it stays on the same food and does not get an upset stomach. I suggest that you leave a little bit of dry food out for your puppy all day. Please make sure your puppy is eating at a minimum of 3-4 times a day. If your puppy is so excited about its new home it does not eat try to entice it by adding about a ½ of tablespoon of Science Diet [Read more...]

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Yorkie Health Care Recommendations

August 4, 2011 By Gwen Leave a Comment
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Vaccines

Your puppy will have had a puppy shot (covers 5 different diseases) at 7 and 10 weeks and wormed at 2, 4, and 7 weeks. When you take your puppy to the vet for its initial health check, you will want to discuss with him when he recommends he next shot or vaccination. Puppies are born with some immunities from the mother, but these only last for a short period of time. Vaccinations and booster shots are to help the puppy raise their own immunity to diseases; so it’s important to continue vaccinations according to your vet’s recommendations. [Read more...]

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Beware of Hypoglycemia!

August 4, 2011 By Gwen Leave a Comment
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Hypoglycemia is more commonly referred to as low blood sugar. It is a disorder that occurs mainly in small breeds between 6 and 12 weeks of age. Stress is often the cause; and, it can happen without warning. The puppy will show signs of hypoglycemia after it misses a meal, chills, becomes exhausted from playing, or has a digestive upset. This brings on symptoms because they add stress to the energy reserves.

For tiny pups hypoglycemia is a real threat; even more reason for you to watch your pup even more closely. Watch and make sure your puppy doesn’t become too tired or droopy. Listlessness and depression are some of the 1st signs. Then muscular weakness and tremors [Read more...]

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Care and Grooming of Your Yorkie…

August 4, 2011 By Gwen Leave a Comment
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Yorkies tend to have a long thick coat, if you let it grow out. If you would rather not have to put as much maintenance into brushing your dogs coat you may want to keep it in a “puppy cut.” Unlike most animals Yorkies do NOT shed.

You will need to get your puppy used to grooming because it is an extreme hassle to groom a dog that won’t sit still. If your pup is not used to it and doesn’t cooperate with the groomer if you take it to one you may end up getting a fee for the extra work the groomer had to do. [Read more...]

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Puppy Supplies for Your Yorkie

August 4, 2011 By Gwen Leave a Comment
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Getting ready to bring your Yorkie home? Standing in the middle of the pet store overwhelmed and have NO idea what you need for your new Yorkie? Here are a few basics that you will need as your bring your new “baby” home….

Blanket or Towel for Crate- baby blanket or receiving towels or blankets.

A Child Gate- to keep them where you want and out of where you don’t want them.

Comb-one with metal teeth work best. [Read more...]

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