 Worming and socialization
Here are 2 things the new owners will have to take on that a good breeder does before you get the puppy
Worming the orphaned puppy is no different than with unorphaned puppies. Most worming programs begin at about four weeks of age.
The American Association of Parasitologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made the following recommendations for deworming puppies:
Every 2 weeks until 3 months of age
Once a month from 3 to 6 months of age
After 6 months follow adult recommendations which are to treat regularly (example: four times a year), considering potential exposure to parasites and prepatent periods (time from when parasite enters the body to the appearance of eggs in the stool).
Socialization
It is important for the orphan puppy to have interaction with members of the household at 5-6 weeks of age. Remember, it is still a baby and must be handled with care, but you should start to introduce the pup to noises, grooming procedures, new people and pets. Early socialization and enabling the puppy to feel secure in its own environment will help prevent many problems from arising in the future. |