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04-05-2016, 10:13 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker | New yorkie owner.... Help & hello!!! Hello, I am a brand new Yorkie owner! I get to pick up my little baby boy on Thursday afternoon. His name is NITRO and he is 1LB 8OZ. He was born on February 7th, 2016. I am so excited to bring him home I could cry! Ha. I can't wait to be a yorkie mommy!! I am taking him to the vet on Friday afternoon for his first check up. The breeder gave him his first dose of PARVO shot, but I believe that's it. When I called the vet she said he should get distemper and influenza... does anyone know what all shots he should get other than parvo and how much they cost (estimation)? I AM SO NERVOUS THOUGH!!! I've always had big outside dogs, never a little inside dog. I'm not really sure what to expect. I am pretty sure I have everything I need for him to arrive. Does anyone have any help on what to expect, either with bringing him home the first week, taking him to his first vet check up, or any stories or warnings? haha! Please help this new mommy! Thank you all for you help in advanced and I am glad I can be apart of this yorkie forum with you all. Take Care! DragRacer1934. |
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04-06-2016, 04:19 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Congrats! Read all the links in this thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ent-guide.html If parvo was given, then distemper was too as it's a combo shot - and it includes influenza.
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04-06-2016, 05:36 AM | #4 |
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| Gosh, I'm so excited for you! And happy that you're here to do your research! This site offers so much good info/advice. Not to mention moral/emotional support. In addition to Wylie's recommended link, please check out the stickies in the "Sick and Injured" forum. When/if puppies get sick, things can go down hill REALLY fast. I firmly believe that it's better to be prepared and not have to put it to use. I look forward to seeing your furry's pictures! |
04-06-2016, 06:30 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker | Thank you very much. Yes! I am so glad I found this YT forum. I am really relieved that everyone is knowledgeable and helpful and supportive. Makes me feel a lot better about being a new mommy! I will check that out! Thank you. I will probably post pics as soon as I get him home tomorrow! I am super excited!! Thank you! |
04-06-2016, 07:31 AM | #6 |
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| May I just add something completely trivial. Yorkies are addictive! I got my first pet at 47, my sweet baby, Zeus, and now we just got our second, Perseus. I would have a house full if it were possible, but I digress. I'll settle for two sweet boys! Good luck to you, and I hope one is enough! |
04-06-2016, 11:08 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker | That is totally understandable. There is another litter of younger pups from a different mother at the breeders and my mom said she wants to get one of those so we can have two! haha! So I totally agree. |
04-06-2016, 05:54 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Congrats! Excited for you! Watch him like a hawk... They find everything!!! Like little bottom feeders and can end up really ill! Free food and water as a puppy and warmth very important..... I am sure he will be one loved little fur baby and the love they give..... Tenfold ❤️ |
04-06-2016, 07:10 PM | #9 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| With such a little pup, have an xpen ready! I had no idea what I was getting into when I brought my first boy home. The Puppy Parent Guide that Wylie's Mom posted is essential reading. Congratulations! Enjoy your new baby.
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04-07-2016, 07:04 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker | haha! Yes! I will watch him like a hawk. I swept and vaccumed the floors so much this week waiting for his arrival today! haha. Also, I am reading the guide that she posted... Another question.... When do you start giving them flea and tick? Right away at 8 wks when you bring them home? Also, Do I put him on a schedule for food yet or only once hes older? Not sure if I should schedule meal times or let him free feed. If I let him free feed how old should he be when I start making a schedule? Thanks!! |
04-07-2016, 07:13 AM | #12 |
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| Flea/tick, I waited till my two were fully vaccinated and were going out on regular walks. Not all but some do have allergic reactions to these. I think most recommend free feeding at such a young age. Especially if he's tiny. There's always the danger of hypoglycemia. If you haven't already, I highly recommend you get some Nutri-Cal just in case. Make sure you read up on the signs of hypoglycemia also so if he shows signs, you can act quickly. |
04-07-2016, 07:16 AM | #13 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I would not use any flea and tick preventatives on a puppy that small at 8 weeks. Ideally he should not go outside until he has all of his puppy shots, excluding rabies. Wait on rabies until about 5 - 6 months. Hopefully some of the people with small Yorkies will tell you what they use for flea and tick preventatives -- for using when your pup is ready. If you were to use Frontline for instance, the smallest "dose" can be split. I have put half the vial on each of my 9 pound boys. Feeding: Free feed a puppy that small. Have food available at all times and let him eat when he wants. Hypoglycemia is of big concern for puppies, especially really small ones. The stress and excitement of going to a new home increases the risk.
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04-07-2016, 07:49 AM | #15 |
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| Congrats on your baby. Hope you have puppy (baby) proofed your home, meaning get all TV, Stereo, lamp wires off the floor, out of reach of the new baby, they are like magnets to a new curious yorkie baby. Life as you have known it is over lol, let the fun begin.
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