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YorkieZoo · 11-22-2010, 02:20 PM

Welcome to YT!

I have a couple of more questions if thats okay..I read the new puppy sticky note and I didn't see this in there. (Yeah, I am totally going to be one of THOSE moms)

1) I've seen a bunch of Nutri-Cal. Should I be feeding this to my puppy every day (she's 11 weeks yesterday) or just keep it on hand?

If the puppy is eating okay, then I would just keep it on hand!

2)For crate training...when I am gone at work, I was thinking of having a gate put up in the guest bathroom. She'll have her food/water, litter box, bed, blankets and toys in there. But I want to have her crate with me in the bedroom at night so she can sleep near me. Should I put her crate in the guest bathroom during the day with her?

Be sure to keep the toilet paper, magazines, anything down, put up (plunger and cleaner scrubby too!) You might consider the crating still...ours scratched the heck out of the door when we left.

We also didn't do the litter box...our little guy just chewed on the litter and pooped and pee'd beside it.

We use the washable pee pads.

3) I read that Yorkies need to be put under anesthesia and have their teeth cleaned. How often do I need to have that done?

Yes, there are a some places in CA, FL, and GA that have a non-anesthesia technique, but I know we don't have it here in IN yet. Generally a teeth cleaning is once a year, but you generally don't have to do those until they are nearly 3 years old. Start getting her used to your brushing them...will be very beneficial in the long run!

4) What dog food do you guys suggest? Right now she is on Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy food. Is that a good one?

I recommend the Health and Nutrition section...there are lots of recommendations, but each Yorkie is different and will tolerate the protein content a little different. Orijen and Arcana seem to be highly recommended.

5) What treats are best for yorkie puppies?

NEVER any RAWHIDE. Bully sticks are good for giving the puppies something to chew on. We also give Charlie Bears.

Welcome to YT! and Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy!

11-22-2010, 02:20 PM	#10
YorkieZoo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, Indiana, USA Posts: 461	Welcome to YT! I have a couple of more questions if thats okay..I read the new puppy sticky note and I didn't see this in there. (Yeah, I am totally going to be one of THOSE moms) 1) I've seen a bunch of Nutri-Cal. Should I be feeding this to my puppy every day (she's 11 weeks yesterday) or just keep it on hand? If the puppy is eating okay, then I would just keep it on hand! 2)For crate training...when I am gone at work, I was thinking of having a gate put up in the guest bathroom. She'll have her food/water, litter box, bed, blankets and toys in there. But I want to have her crate with me in the bedroom at night so she can sleep near me. Should I put her crate in the guest bathroom during the day with her? Be sure to keep the toilet paper, magazines, anything down, put up (plunger and cleaner scrubby too!) You might consider the crating still...ours scratched the heck out of the door when we left. We also didn't do the litter box...our little guy just chewed on the litter and pooped and pee'd beside it. We use the washable pee pads. 3) I read that Yorkies need to be put under anesthesia and have their teeth cleaned. How often do I need to have that done? Yes, there are a some places in CA, FL, and GA that have a non-anesthesia technique, but I know we don't have it here in IN yet. Generally a teeth cleaning is once a year, but you generally don't have to do those until they are nearly 3 years old. Start getting her used to your brushing them...will be very beneficial in the long run! 4) What dog food do you guys suggest? Right now she is on Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy food. Is that a good one? I recommend the Health and Nutrition section...there are lots of recommendations, but each Yorkie is different and will tolerate the protein content a little different. Orijen and Arcana seem to be highly recommended. 5) What treats are best for yorkie puppies? NEVER any RAWHIDE. Bully sticks are good for giving the puppies something to chew on. We also give Charlie Bears. Welcome to YT! and Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy! __________________ YorkieZoo's Babies!-Click here! Not deserving of my beautiful wife Stephanie Daddy to: Houston Piper Meadow Zander Jack Phoebe Willow and always a foster or two!