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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy  Congratulations on your new pup! Nutrical (available at PetsMart and other pet stores) should be kept on hand. Very young pups, especially those who are small, have hypoglycemic tendencies. Make sure you keep food out for your pup (dry kibble) and that he eats at least three times a day. Supplement with a dollop of Nutrical if he isn't eating well and right before bedtime to help keep his blood sugar up.
I highly recommend a bell n a collar or harness so you are aware when he is underfoot. It is easy to step on these little guys. Since he is still very young, he may also have difficulty regulating body temperature. There are newer pads that have a heat surface in them (also available at PetsMart or other pet stores), or you can use a heating pad on the lowest setting. Doggie sweaters, hoodies and t-shirts also help them keep warm.
I'm sure there are lots of other things as well. But this should give you a good start. Good luck!! |
I am a new yorkie owner as well, my pup is 16 weeks old now. but these were the tips that I was going to give. I almost lost maggie our 2nd day with her because of the hypoglycemia and it was the scariest thing i have ever been through. If you do not have nutrical, which I didn't, then honey does the trick for a quick fix if you catch it early enough. she is completely fine now but I am glad someone told me about it in time. Maggie would not eat any food I gave her but after that happened, I started mixing some strong smelling wet food in with her dry food and it helped her to eat. I later switched her over to Royal Canin dry puppy food and it has worked wonders. she eats it like a champ..it is the only dry food we could get her to eat. it's a little pricey but it's great food.
the only other advice I have is to keep your camera battery charged at all times
you will take a million pictures!!!!! hehe
good luck and congrats. I can't wait to see the pics.