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MamaZiggy · 06-25-2012, 03:05 PM

Yes Jane

Well firstly, as puppies they require food about every 2-4 hrs (even through the night) depending on how small and the activity level of the puppy. I free feed Ziggy, meaning I always have food in his bowl, from the day I got him. So he eats whenever he gets hungry. This is to prevent Hypoglycemia (this i would say is the big thing when they are still little as they dont have any fat reserves to take from when hungry)

When the puppy gets home you need to Not over work them, keep play minimal and resist the urge to have people over handling the puppy, this can over exert the puppy which could also cause stress and a hypoglycemic episode

Next, getting vaccinations can be stressful as some don't handle this well (but your vet would be able to guide you through this)

Then potty training requires alot of patience as they have tiny bladders

Puppy proofing the home is also very important as these little one's can get into everything (alot of members on here would recommend getting a play pen for potty training and safety purposes)

Gosh, I'm not sure what I am missing out on, I'm sure others can add to this list.

But if you decide to get this puppy, feel free to PM with any questions and I'll be happy to help..

Oh also check this out: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...w-parents.html

06-25-2012, 03:05 PM	#5
MamaZiggy YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,637	Yes Jane Well firstly, as puppies they require food about every 2-4 hrs (even through the night) depending on how small and the activity level of the puppy. I free feed Ziggy, meaning I always have food in his bowl, from the day I got him. So he eats whenever he gets hungry. This is to prevent Hypoglycemia (this i would say is the big thing when they are still little as they dont have any fat reserves to take from when hungry) When the puppy gets home you need to Not over work them, keep play minimal and resist the urge to have people over handling the puppy, this can over exert the puppy which could also cause stress and a hypoglycemic episode Next, getting vaccinations can be stressful as some don't handle this well (but your vet would be able to guide you through this) Then potty training requires alot of patience as they have tiny bladders Puppy proofing the home is also very important as these little one's can get into everything (alot of members on here would recommend getting a play pen for potty training and safety purposes) Gosh, I'm not sure what I am missing out on, I'm sure others can add to this list. But if you decide to get this puppy, feel free to PM with any questions and I'll be happy to help.. Oh also check this out: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...w-parents.html __________________ Xolani mommy to Ziggy and Toby The two loves of my life Last edited by MamaZiggy; 06-25-2012 at 03:07 PM.