|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
07-27-2009, 10:02 AM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 5,748
| Nutrical Would it be okay to go ahead and feed my baby pup nutrical once a day from the time we get her until at least two weeks go by and she's better adjusted to our lifestyle? I mean it won't hurt to give her a little on a finger everyday just to be on the safe side? |
Welcome Guest! | |
07-27-2009, 10:06 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 37,147
| It wouldnt hurt but theres really no reason to give it if she isnt having a hypo episode or sick and not eating.
__________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427 |
07-27-2009, 10:11 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly
Posts: 1,042
| You do not want to give sugar to your pup if it does not need it, it can actually mess her insulin levels and actually make her have hypoglycemia.... Do some more research on how insulin ( it is a hormone ) levels behave and how to keep them stable... if your pup eats a premium food and has its naps during the day you should be fine ... It is very good to have Nutrical on hand "just in case" you need it, but it should not be used as a "snack" or daily supplement if there is no need for it. Here in YT you will find great advise .... XOXO
__________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][ |
07-27-2009, 10:36 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 3,421
| When I got Missy at 7 weeks of age, I noticed by Day 2 that her blood sugars were dropping. I had to give her two peasized amount of Nutrical 2-3 times a day from 7-9 weeks of age, and then I gradually started to wean her down from that amount from 9-11 weeks of age. This was all done under the instruction of my vet.
__________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy) |
07-27-2009, 11:05 AM | #5 | |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly
Posts: 1,042
| Quote:
Great advice, maybe she will see your post and make arrangements with the breeder to take her puppy home a little bit later than you did ! XOXO
__________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][ | |
07-27-2009, 11:07 AM | #6 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
Posts: 14,776
| NutriCal if overdone can cause your dog to become diabetic....be very careful, do not over do.
__________________ Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers |
07-27-2009, 11:23 AM | #7 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 5,748
| Thanks a ton! I'll get some at PetSmart to have around just in case i need some. I've been through the whole "taking her home too young discussion already" She is a little young to leave her mom, and i wish i could convince the breeder to keep her longer, but when he told me he takes the mom away at 6 weeks anyways and the pups that aren't purchased go back out in a kennel, my heart broke a little and i just wanted to take this pup and care for her. sounds stupid and you're probably thinking i should just get a different breeder, but i feel like i can rescue Sadie and take better care of her than that. i know backyard breeders = bad, but this time i'm going with my guy here and getting Sadie to my home where i can love her and look after her. btw, this breeder seems to do pretty well with giving out pups at 6-8 weeks. he's got a lot of references and i've even met one in person and she said her pup did really well despite the age, because the pup learned that her owner was mommy and didn't have an attachment to her doggie mommy so there was no whining problems or loneliness issues... people have strong opinions for both sides, some say 6-8, most say 10-12 weeks...i don't really know what i believe, but i know what i've decided for us!! I'll let you know how Sadie does as we get her and take care of her... Rachel P.S. The breeder did say if she's not doing as well as he's hoping he'll wait a little longer, so maybe he'll wait until she's 8 weeks at least *fingers crossed* |
07-27-2009, 12:38 PM | #8 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 3,421
| Quote:
__________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy) | |
07-27-2009, 01:03 PM | #9 | |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly
Posts: 1,042
| Quote:
but just research a bit more and you will be able to understand why puppies should never leave the breeder at such young age... Just for you to think about it a bit, it is unlawful to sell puppies before they are 8 weeks old. In my state it is. keep searching here and you will find many posts about the right age for bringing a puppy home and many different experiences too. At least get informed on what to do if things do not go so smoothly ... although we wish all to be very good and smooth with you and your new baby !!!!
__________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][ | |
07-27-2009, 02:02 PM | #10 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
Posts: 14,776
| Quote:
As to you knowing what to believe anymore. 6-8 weeks is another dangerous time in a puppy's life (weaning time). Here's what reputable breeders follow. Taken from the YTCA code of ethics/conduct. 8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs. . 9) Breeders will provide puppy buyers with written details of feeding, general care, date and types of a minimum of two (2) inoculations, as well as dates of wormings, grooming instructions, etc. and be available to offer future advise as needed.
__________________ Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers | |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart