I Need Some Advice... Hi everyone. This is my first post on this forum, but I have been lurking and learning a lot the past couple of months. I have a question and need some help with something. I am getting my first Yorkie this week...at 4 1/2 weeks. Yes, I said 4 1/2 weeks. I am not happy about the situation but at this time it is beyond my control. I just found out today that I had to take her this week. Please, no bashing me, it's not my fault. I just need some straightforward, simple advice on the best way to take care of my new baby.
According to the breeder, my puppy will be going to the vet tomorrow for her first shots. She has been feeding them canned food 4x/day (not sure when she started doing this...maybe the last day or two?). Anyways, she called the vet to make the appointment and says that the vet told her they would be okay as long as the puppies were eating and pooping good. I'm a bit stressed b/c I was not prepared to take her this early.
What kind of food should I be feeding her? I have dry puppy food that I had bought in preparation for when I got her as I was expecting her to be at the minimum 6 weeks, but I had planned on 8. I don't really want to get into the situation with the breeder as it is really none of my business, but she is selling the mom, dad and 2 additional puppies besides mine. All are leaving this week, so my puppy would be alone even if I did not take her. She will no longer have Yorkies.
Do I need to be feeding her some supplemental milk along with the food? Does she need a bottle? According to the breeder, she is weaned or I guess will be when I get her Wednesday.
I'm sorry if I sound like I am rambling or repeating myself, I am just a little worried. I want to make sure that I am doing everything in my power to take care of her as best as possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I am leaving out questions, but I cannot think of anything else at the moment. Thanks in advance for the help. I hope I will receive some good advice. |