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Originally Posted by waistfull She hops like Peppy Le Pu (sp?) and is small like a cute little bug. Add the 2 and you get Cricket. I love her. She has the gallon water bowl that looks like a small water cooler. I put her food down 4 times a day and she does good poops. Is 3/4 a cup a good amount for a total day? She's on Nutro Max. Anything good or bad to say about it?
She's had 2 sets and is going back in a week. They are giving the lyme vaccine with it and I'm giving her Revolution on her back shoulders. She will have 2 more sets and wormings.
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Hi Waistfull (how did you come up with your username?
) it sounds like you are being a wonderful mommy to Cricket. (love the name) My only thought that stuck out is the water dish. I've seen these little water coolers, they are plastic correct? The "plastic" can harbor bacteria and cause issues. Just a thought.
You will find many members here give their ideas on puppy food. I just yesterday switched to the Nutro ULTRA. I saw the MAX but liked the ULTRA instead. I also got some canned food (same brand). The ULTRA has more protein and is guaranteed for healthy skin and coat. My Schatzie is loving this new stuff BIGTIME!!
The amount you are feeding her sounds ok, the guidelines will be on the back of the bag of food.
Also, have you heard of Nutrical? Supplied by your vet. This is good for tiny babies to aid in correct sugar levels to stop them from crashing. (hypoglycemia). It is a life saver for the tiny one's.
Also new puppies stress easy so try not to over stimulate him as this also decreases their sugar level. Naps and quiet times are wonderful for them.
No jumping off couches, beds, anything for their first year, and even then I would caution it. This can cause Luxating Patella in small breeds.
Crate training, lots of Yorkie books, even more so of hugs and kisses and you should be good to go.
You sound like everything is going great now, very happy and thrilled for you and hope you enjoy Yorkie Talk, welcome and keep the pictures coming, we love those!
