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Originally Posted by Sebi_143  The breeder was actually super nice..we stayed there for hours getting to know her and her husband..they seemed to care a great deal about their animals. She did say not to use a groomer because she had heard way too many negative things and she didn't think I should take the chance...She showed me all of her grooming supplies and told me where I could get them.. I totally understand her intention but, I can barely style my own hair lol I wasn't about to do his! And as far as micrchipping.. I'm thinking she might have said not too because he was so tiny at that time..Surely a year later he's fine to have it done! |
It sounds like your breeder breeds to supplement her income. While she was super nice, I think most if not all of these types of breeders will be super nice bc they are trying to get you to buy one of their dogs. It's important to support the right kind of breeders, those who breed to improve the breed, not do the opposite. This is how so many of us come to have off standard yorkies, with luxating patellas (very common in yorkies, where the knee caps float around, and could result in lameness and/or surgery), health problems, dental problems (too short of muzzle, not enough room for teeth) etc. Also may be why this breeder let you take your baby home at 7 weeks. A lot of socialization is learned at this age up to 12 weeks.
However, since you have already owned him for almost a year, all the above does not really matter now. Just thought I would let you know, in case in the future you may want to add another.
As for advice, I strongly agree with the no table food, as in processed, high fat foods. They can get pancreatitis, which can be difficult to control and expensive to maintain. My Uni got pancreatitis from regular dog food. You just have to see what works and what doesn't. I know now she can't have lamb. Bil-Jac isn't that great of a food. There are a lot of grain free, corn free, organic, holistic, etc foods out there that are not very expensive that you may want to look into. Read the labels and avoid anything that has corn meal, by products, or vague names such as animal fat, what animal is it?
I would def get him neutered also. I'm guessing he's about a year old now, so I think it's time for his dental also, and to take out any retained baby teeth. Do all that while he's under, along with the microchip, and get his nails done all at once. make sure the vet explains how the chip works. You have to buy the chip from the vet, but still have to pay another fee to get it registered to you. We've been discussing chips recently and a lot of us were still pretty confused on how they work. Also neutering is not only the responsible thing to do, but also eliminates the risk of certain cancers.
Sorry for rambling. Hope some of it helped.
Oh, is he on any flea or heartworm preventative?