A yorkie
pup is a huge responsibility.
How do you keep your new pup healthy and
strong? How do you make sure your pup will grow up and
stay healthy for years to come?
You can get good information from your Veterinarian, from
online sources--there are thousands of good sites, and
from your breeder who can also be a good source of information.
Bottom line--this is your new puppy. You
need to become aware of what a new pup needs to grow up
healthy-- good food, fresh water, frequent
exercise followed by periods of rest.
What can hurt your pup? Alot of things!
There are
diseases, viruses, infections and parasites can make
your dog seriously ill or worse. Some human foods are
toxic to dogs. Some houseplants are
poisonous to dogs. Some everyday plants outside
your home can be toxic.
Some
over-the-counter (cheaper) flea and tick treatments are
just pesticides and can severely injure, poison,
chemically burn and sometimes kill your dog. Don't buy
your Flea and tick Prevention products at the grocers or
big box stores. Use only Veterinarian approved types of
Flea and Tick Prevention products, such as Frontline, or
Advantage.
Some toys have pieces
that pups can choke on. Pups can choke on
treats such as rawhide chews.
Don't leave a dog with
a collar and leash on or on a chain unsupervised.
Pups can strangle to death if they jump off a step, or a
log, or out a window. Falls from the couch, from
your bed, or from a chair can seriously hurt, paralyze
or even kill your pup. Never leave a pup unattended for
even a moment. Its not a matter of if they will
jump, but when they will. They can and will quickly jump
out of your arms too. They can quickly bolt
out an open door to your house, from the open door or
window of your vehicle. Be aware.
Other dogs can
hurt or even kill a small pup. Don't assume someone else's
dog is harmless--unless you have personally supervised
these same two dogs in the past. Anytime you go to a new
place with your pup, pay attention. Don't leave your
pup alone. Don't let your pup wander off--If you are not
familiar with the place, hold your pup or leave it home.
Assume that places ARE
dangerous until you yourself are 100% sure they are not!
Become a good reader.
Keep learning about what is good
or bad for your pup. Ask
questions. Go online.
Enjoy your new
baby!
Feeding your Puppy
Here we feed our pregnant moms Nutro Natural
Choice Puppy food.
When the pups are old enough to eat dry kibble,
we feed them this same great food. We send them home
with a small bag to get them started.
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Nutro Natural Choice Small Bites
Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal
Formula is formulated with high
levels
of linoleic acid for healthy
skin and coat,
contains no ground yellow corn.
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- Chicken is the only animal protein - high
quality chicken protein for muscle development and
body growth.
- Fewer ingredients means less opportunity for
digestive upset.
- Highly digestible rice and wholesome oatmeal,
are high quality carbohydrates that are good for
your puppy’s stamina and energy.
- Balanced nutrient levels for growing puppies
just the right amount of protein, fat and
carbohydrates to keep pace with your puppy's high
energy level.
- Improve skin and coat with high levels of
linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins
and minerals.
- Advanced Antioxidants for a Healthy Immune
System
- Natural Sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin,
the building blocks of healthy joint care.
- SMART START™ featuring ALA and DHA - puppies
naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to
DHA (Docosahezaenoic Acid) to help support better
learning.
- Small bite size kibble for growing puppies up
to one year of age.
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Feeding Guidelines
We also buy Pedigree Canned Puppy Food. We
will mix a couple of tablespoons of this with the dry food and add
a little water when the pups are making the change from soft foods
to dry.
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