Congradulations!! You will need to take your baby to the vet for a well check and to discuss the immunization schedule. Sense he is so tiny and not had all of his shots and the weather is getting cooler,you need to keep him away from other dogs unless they live in your home. The floor is a drafty place for tiny puppys so be sure to keep him warm. You can find "how toos" for tiny dog sweaters made out of socks on youtube. It is also very important the he eats several times a day so his blood sugar doesnt crash.
Look in the library here for how tos on bathing and grooming. I would wait a week or two before bathing,due to his age and the cool weather.
He is at an age where EVERYTHING is something to go in the mouth. Even a small piece of thread can harm him if he swallows it. My baby is 10 months old and I am still following her around saying "drop it".
When you start looking for a harness that fits you might try a ferret harness until he is a bit bigger. Collars can collapse his trachea. Mine wears a collar only to carry tags. Others put their dogs tags on the harness.
You might want to look into insurance and microchipping. These are things that you will want to read about and decide if it right for you and your baby.
There is also a list of YT members that have businesses selling grooming supplies,clothes and bows. Alot of them offer a discount to YT Members.
Enjoy your new baby!! |