How Long can I leave my pup home alone for?

[Dajah and Chloe]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Is there any way you can back out of this? A good breeder will not let there pups go before 12 weeks.

no because i have payed for her

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Dajah and Chloe

no because i have payed for her

Well then your going to have get nutrical and make sure this pup eats every couple of hours or she can get hypoglycemia. I would also watch her very very carefully and if she gets sickly acting she needs to go to the vet ASAP. I am guessing this breeder did not do genetic testing either which is bad because your pup could end up with some bad illnesses that could cost you a lot of money in the long run. Have you googled of read about hypoglycemia? Make sure you don't over handle the pup and let her rest and keep her warm.

[Dajah and Chloe]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Well then your going to have get nutrical and make sure this pup eats every couple of hours or she can get hypoglycemia. I would also watch her very very carefully and if she gets sickly acting she needs to go to the vet ASAP. I am guessing this breeder did not do genetic testing either which is bad because your pup could end up with some bad illnesses that could cost you a lot of money in the long run. Have you googled of read about hypoglycemia? Make sure you don't over handle the pup and let her rest and keep her warm.

ok i thank u very much and i trust that you know what your talking about so can you help me with my pup if u tell me how to i will post a pic of her

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Dajah and Chloe

no but if i don't get her then she is going to sell her to someone else because her and her fam is going on a vacation

This is not an ethical nor responsible breeder. Based on her unprofessional actions now, her breeding of mutts, shipping etc are all red flags.

If I were you and you do get this pup make sure to get to YOUR vet immediately, you know what day your picking her up, make your appointment for that day...and STAY CLOSE TO YT.

[Dajah and Chloe]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

This is not an ethical nor responsible breeder. Based on her unprofessional actions now, her breeding of mutts, shipping etc are all red flags.

If I were you and you do get this pup make sure to get to YOUR vet immediately, you know what day your picking her up, make your appointment for that day...and STAY CLOSE TO YT.

ok thanks

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Dajah and Chloe

ok i thank u very much and i trust that you know what your talking about so can you help me with my pup if u tell me how to i will post a pic of her

I am not good with technical help but if you ever need anything just ask either by privet messaging me or asking a question on this board there are many many people here who know a lot.

[Dajah and Chloe]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I am not good with technical help but if you ever need anything just ask either by privet messaging me or asking a question on this board there are many many people here who know a lot.

thanks

[Yorkiemom1]

Sounds to me you are hung with this baby....Before you get her, you need to have very important items and specific food stuffs on hand. You will need: Just Born Puppy formula....get about 6 cans. You will need baby food, chicken flavor and maybe some lamb flavor....these meats are mild and most babies love the taste. I have used Royal Canin for at leasts 25 years and never had an issue with it...there are some on here that do not like it...trust me, it will do no harm at this stage of the game, and you can get all jiggy with changing brands much later....until you can get this baby old enough and healthy, I suggest you get her on this....you will need to get the mini puppy starter...it is tiny little granules and it dissolves/rehydrates very easily to make a gruel for the baby. You also need to get some cans of the Puppy Starter Mousse....you can order all this on line from PetCo.... Walgreens: You need to get a couple bottles of Unflavored Pedialyte......You also need Karo syrup, the white (clear)... PetCo or the vet: You need a tube of Nutri-Cal or Nurti-Stat....the vet will probably have this, but they charge more for it there ....you need to get some syringes from your vet....you need 10cc syringes with an irrigation tip...NOT LEUR-LOCK tip where you screw a needle on....you just need to have these in case you end up feeding this baby by syringe. You need a heating pad, that does NOT automatically shut off after a period of time. I have one of those things that looks like a big tube sock with some kind of pellets or beans in it...you put it in the microwave and heat it up to use on your shoulders or neck....I use these for my little babies to snuggle up to when momma has been separated from them...heat it up and cover it with a piece of flannel and they love to snuggle up to it like their momma.... Be sure you have vanilla yogurt and some eggs for egg yolks if you need to do that.....You are going to set this baby up in an ex-pen 4' x 4' square....out of any drafts....you will put her bed in one corner.....if you keep the room temp warm enough, you wont need the heating pad....I hate heating pads because you can over heat them and cause dehydration....you just do not want that puppy getting cold....keep the room she is in, 78-80* with no drafts....You get all this stuff BEFORE you get the baby and then you will have what you need to keep this baby well. When do you get your baby???/

[Dajah and Chloe]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Sounds to me you are hung with this baby....Before you get her, you need to have very important items and specific food stuffs on hand. You will need: Just Born Puppy formula....get about 6 cans. You will need baby food, chicken flavor and maybe some lamb flavor....these meats are mild and most babies love the taste. I have used Royal Canin for at leasts 25 years and never had an issue with it...there are some on here that do not like it...trust me, it will do no harm at this stage of the game, and you can get all jiggy with changing brands much later....until you can get this baby old enough and healthy, I suggest you get her on this....you will need to get the mini puppy starter...it is tiny little granules and it dissolves/rehydrates very easily to make a gruel for the baby. You also need to get some cans of the Puppy Starter Mousse....you can order all this on line from PetCo.... Walgreens: You need to get a couple bottles of Unflavored Pedialyte......You also need Karo syrup, the white (clear)... PetCo or the vet: You need a tube of Nutri-Cal or Nurti-Stat....the vet will probably have this, but they charge more for it there ....you need to get some syringes from your vet....you need 10cc syringes with an irrigation tip...NOT LEUR-LOCK tip where you screw a needle on....you just need to have these in case you end up feeding this baby by syringe. You need a heating pad, that does NOT automatically shut off after a period of time. I have one of those things that looks like a big tube sock with some kind of pellets or beans in it...you put it in the microwave and heat it up to use on your shoulders or neck....I use these for my little babies to snuggle up to when momma has been separated from them...heat it up and cover it with a piece of flannel and they love to snuggle up to it like their momma.... Be sure you have vanilla yogurt and some eggs for egg yolks if you need to do that.....You are going to set this baby up in an ex-pen 4' x 4' square....out of any drafts....you will put her bed in one corner.....if you keep the room temp warm enough, you wont need the heating pad....I hate heating pads because you can over heat them and cause dehydration....you just do not want that puppy getting cold....keep the room she is in, 78-80* with no drafts....You get all this stuff BEFORE you get the baby and then you will have what you need to keep this baby well. When do you get your baby???/

ok thanks so get these things but she eat purina do u want me to change it?

[Dajah and Chloe]

i get her on tuesday and i have a kennel will that work

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Dajah and Chloe

ok thanks so get these things but she eat purina do u want me to change it?

They are recalling some Purina dog food products...you are going to do more harm feeding her a possible recalled product than switching her to a different food. You can try to mix it 1/2 and 1/2 purina and RC....til you can see just how well that puppy is actually eating....I am not sure I trust what that breeder says...they will tell you anything to get them sold to you and out of their care and expense. Tell that breeder you need some of the purina she is on now, (so you dont have to buy any) and then you can use that to switch her over....this baby may really surprise us and just take right off, eating and drinking with no problems...but I would rather you have what you need, and not end up needing it, than need it and not have it! You do not want to take that baby ANYWHERE in public or expose it to anyone, until it has had all its shots....Parvo is a killer, and from 6 weeks to 10 weeks is when these babies are most susceptable to this disease.

[caw]

Originally Posted by willow828

i feel like she is lonely. i wish i didn't feel such guilt. she is 1 year old...i have my own business, so I am only away 3 days a week from her from 8-5:30. I did have someone come and walk her, but it is $15 for a 30 min walk, and it gets costly. My parents said she will be fine and dogs sleep during the day.

Your parents are right. Daisy has free reign of my home. I leave the TV on, patio door blinds open so she can see out. I also throw down a treat as I leave so that my leaving is a positive event. Dogs sleep most of the day. When I'm home I make sure I walk her and play with her. Also, I get up early enough in the mornings to take her for a 20 minute walk and also play with her a few minutes. When I'm home in the evenings, I take her on a 30 minute walk and play some more. I just make sure she experiences her favorite things everyday. If she gets to do that before you leave for work, she will be in "rest mode". You don't need to feel guilty.

[Yorkiemom1]

Two more things you must have is two books..."Yorkies for Dummies" and "Yorkshire Terriers: A Smart Owners Guide"....both these books are at PetCo or on line cheaper at Amazon.com....these books are really good sources of material you are going to need the entire lifeof your baby! If you can only get one, get the first one...it is super! And you need to read this book cover to cover, and then keep it close at hand!

[Ringo1]

You have gotten some good advice from Yorkiemom1. You will need to be very, very careful as you are getting your little puppy too young and so tiny.

As we have seen very recently here at YT - these tiny, young puppies can go down very quickly. We don't want you to experience that heartache so please keep posting.

I think your little one is going to be far too young and small to be left alone for any length of time. It's good that your sister will be there. The little puppy can get dehydrated very quickly or get hypoglycemic.

Best of luck and please post photos if you get a chance.

[Dajah and Chloe]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

They are recalling some Purina dog food products...you are going to do more harm feeding her a possible recalled product than switching her to a different food. You can try to mix it 1/2 and 1/2 purina and RC....til you can see just how well that puppy is actually eating....I am not sure I trust what that breeder says...they will tell you anything to get them sold to you and out of their care and expense. Tell that breeder you need some of the purina she is on now, (so you dont have to buy any) and then you can use that to switch her over....this baby may really surprise us and just take right off, eating and drinking with no problems...but I would rather you have what you need, and not end up needing it, than need it and not have it! You do not want to take that baby ANYWHERE in public or expose it to anyone, until it has had all its shots....Parvo is a killer, and from 6 weeks to 10 weeks is when these babies are most susceptable to this disease.

ok thanks very much and i will do this