I have had my first yorkie, Reese, for almost a year now and being a new mommy is very hard work..especially when you are neurotic like myself!! A few things I have learned that I wish I knew before...
1. Puppies love to chew..you need to find things that are safe...do not give your baby the flexible Nylabones (some are blue with nubbies, some are clear). I have read too many stories of pieces breaking off, being swallowed and getting lodged in the dog's intestines (some have caused death).
2. Get a good food..the key is to find food that the dog will eat, but that is not allergic to. (watch food containing corn)...mine seems to like Nuto Ultra.
3. Get her used to being bathed..mine still HATES it!!!
4. I kept frosted flakes on hand when she was very young as a treat to keep her sugar up..still give her some now from time to time
***This site has helped me so much..any questions you have, use these people..better than any book!!!
Oh, and don't forget...lots of love!!!! |