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Originally Posted by foofoobunny  We just brought home our new yorkie last night  She's 9 weeks.
I have a few questions:
1. What brand/kind of treats should I buy for training?
2. What do I do about flea/tick preventative? Is there a spray? How do I do that?
3. Is it normal for a female puppy to pee and get it all over her feet?
4. It looks like she might need her hair trimmed around her bottom/tail to be "cleaner" after potty. Can I trim with scissors or should a professional do that?
Thanks for helping this nervous new mommy! |
1. Treats, just make sure they're healthy for her, don't cause stomach upsets. Remember, balance out the treat and meals, some owners forget this and end up with an overweight dog.
2. You live in Ohio....speak to your vet about heartworm meds; Sentinal contains flea prevention in it. If you are in an area that tics are troublesome, there are topical meds. But, at her young age I would discuss the med and the amount to administer (usually on a pup your size I do 1/2 a dose of the topical tic med).
3. Yep! Girls tend to pee on their feet when they're pups....There is products to make sure that she is kept fresh; Chris Christensen's Show Off; is a soapless self rinse product or baby wipes.
4. You can trim around her anal opening with baby manicure scissors...a bit of bath oil worked into her coat at her hind quarters should keep ornaments from sticking.