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Old 07-29-2009, 04:16 PM   #19
starr728
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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom View Post
You are asking great questions and getting a lot of good advice! Since there was a question about her getting used to the blow dryer, I just want to say that I started using it on low with Ginger from the very first time I bathed her, and that blow drying time has become one of our favorite bonding times. I have been able to use it on my rescue boy, Bernie too, although I've begun keeping his hair super short so its not necessary.

If you are going to Petco, I believe they sell a couple of brands of bully sticks. Some smell worse than others, I can never remember which is which, but my nose knows. Just watch closely with these or any chew toys as pieces can come loose and become lodged in their throats. I even had a red kong do that once with Ginger. Just because these babies are little, don't imagine for a second they don't have strong jaws. The rule in my house, if they have a chew toy they are in the same room as I am. If I can't be there I put it up.

I would also put together a little first aid kit. There is a sticky here with a lot of good info. Some of the items in that kit have saved us in the past. Also, post the numbers to your vet an poison control
I hope you never need them, but you don't want to waste precious time searching for them if you ever do. I actually have my vets # programmed into my phone. LOL, no I don't call very often, but in an emergency, its there.

Welcome and good luck and I can't wait to see pictures and hear about your pups antics.
Hi Gingersgirlsmom it was very nice to read your posting thank you SO much for everything you have listed and all the great info! I'm getting a list together that way I will have everything like you said 'just incase' I'm a worrier and want to do everything just right...I definatley will keep any toys that look suspicious of coming loose up when I'm not in site. I'm worried sick I've been cleaning like crazy I have 2 children 3 and 8 and I've made them put every small toy up just to be safe and let Karlee get used to everything. I have warned and told the kids we have to treat her like a baby and anything small she could get in her mouth has to stay put up where she can't reach it to chew it or swallow. That's my biggest fear of her getting something she does'nt need to eat or swallow that could hurt her. Thanks again for the posting I'm so eager to get Karlee tomorrow and then at the same time nervous I just want to do everything right I'll update tomorrow how it goes once we get her home!
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