new mom !! need advice pls ....

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by ritz

sorry i didnt know...not gone to the vet yet since i got him on christmas eve..but going first thing tomorrow morning....

Also check your local laws to see if their are any puppy lemon laws if there is anything that the vet says is of concern. Several states in the US have these laws which the breeder must reimburse you the vet fees up to the cost of the puppy if anything is found to be genetic. I'm not sure of the laws in Canada, but please check up on it. Also if there is a BBB or something similar in your country. Have you googled the breeder to see if there have been any open cases in the past?

[mscat]

Congradulations on your new puppy. He is going to be very much like a human baby right now. Be sure that you keep him in a carrier or tote when yoiu take him to the vet. Or do not stay in the waiting area with all the other "sick" animals. Try not to expose him to any other dogs because he is so young and vulnerable. He has to always be kept warm too. A heating pad will work well for him. you are his new mom so he will cling to you for bonding and all his needs met.
Be sure to talk to the vet tommorrow and ask any questions or concerns you have . Bring up his age too. Watch out for hypoglciemia . He has to eat often to keep his blood sugar up. Supplement with Nutrical if you need to. At his age he is going to need round the clock care.

[ritz]

honestly capt i have no clue abt the breeder or anything like that since it was a gift ...but i told my bf to bring all the paper works and everything like that and tomorrow i will google the breeder and once i go to the vet i should have a better idea abt my lil one....thank u so much for educating me...

[concretegurl]

Hope I don't come off as a know it all overkill LOL but here's my 10 cents hope it can help you! Congratulations read read read!

1. Kennel at night now and don't stop dog's don't have tears unless they have an eye infection or just give it up all together - ignore the whining its called training.

2. 8 weeks is too young it does matter 12 weeks is a minimum

3. "Teacup" size implies irresponsible breeding for a smaller sized Yorkie-USUALLY

4. Really? Potty trained at 8 weeks-is that a record?

5. Get chew toys, don't allow mouthing or biting of people or items period.

6. Go to the vet, for a health check and do all the testing possible better now to know before you have symptoms later and don't know...trust me!

7. The best way to maintain health is by proper food-if we are what we eat, well dogs are amplified by 100x in that literally the food they eat has almost as much an effect ton their health as any genetic predispositions. I feed Taste of the Wild, I used to feed Innova before I went grainless. I only give Zuke's Mini Naturals for treats

8. Before you even ask-harness not collar

9. Microchip your baby

10. Get your baby fixed/altered/spayed/neutered!

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[bailie]

welcome to yt, there is plenty of advise here for you, it is scary when you get ur first little bundle of fluff, you just want to do things right for them, dont be scared to ask any questions as everyone just wants your baby to be healthy and live a long and happy life, my gino is 6 months and still has the odd accident [toilet training] read plenty on yt and get knowledgable , congrats on your new baby ,

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ritz

thank u very much for all the advice...i need all the help i can get...hes very well mannered and seems to be clinging on to me..which im loving...i will do watever it takes to make sure hes healthy and safe...i just dont want to hurt him....hes just too precious ...

You've been given some good advice here.

Your pup being 8 weeks is very young. The first 8 weeks of a pup's life all the pup needs is warmth, sleep, food and most of it's mother. From 8 to 12 weeks of age is when the pup obtains training from it's mother. It learns how to play, puppy manners and where it fits into the pack. The pup is being socialized by it's mother and of course the breeder. Since this didn't happen with your pup, you will now become the pups mom and socializer. You'll have to instill that confidence into him. Over handling, carrying the pup everywhere may make the pup overly dependent on you (over handling can bring on hyperglycemic attacks), so make sure your pup gets plenty of rest. What is needed is to reassure the pup that it is safe.

Make sure the pup has food and water readily available at all times. As stated restrict the size of the area where your pup is kept (you wouldn't bring a baby home from the hospital and put in the middle of the floor and tell it here's your house). Your pup has to earn the right to wander the house and requires boundaries. He's too young to begin potty training in earnest....go slow and don't expect miracles until about 6 months of age.

The NutriCal is a good product to have on hand, but be careful as over use can lead to Diabitis.

At 8 weeks of age, your pup hasn't obtained any vaccinations, check the library for Dr. Dodd's vaccination protocol, and no Lepto or Corona virus vaccines. As mentioned he shouldn't be taken out in public and take care with people entering your house, they can bring in dreaded diseases on their shoes.

Congratulations and Good Luck with your new pup.

[celstu1]

When I got my boys, I did a ton of research on the breed, but nothing on where to get them. I had NO idea about puppy mills, back yard breeders, etc....

I got them from what we'd call a hobby breeder. She's been breeding for 20+ years but she does not breed to breed standards. She lets her pups go at 8weeks old also. I got my boys at 9 weeks old.

Luckily for me, my boys slept until they were 4 months old. I mean they slept almost 24/7. 2 tiny little balls of fluff curled up next to each other in their little bed. They ate well and at night I put them in a crate with a ticking clock, one of my sweatshirts like a blanket and put a blanket over the crate and they didn't make a peep and never messed the crate.

All in all, I was really lucky to get them as healthy as they are. Next time I buy though, it will be 'the right way'!

Good Luck with your new baby and definitely come and ask all your questions here... better safe than sorry in my opinion. Knowledge is power and it will keep your baby healthy, happy and alive!

[ritz]

hey concrete...thank u so much for takin the time to educate me on my lil one...i cant thank u guys enough...i feel much better after reading all the advices....she does has shot named "merial"...im takin him to the vet this afternoon...will keep u guys posted ...and extra thank u for the website....appreciate it

[ritz]

thank you for all the advices.....much appreciated ...

[ritz]

okay ....went to the vet...so far everything good..told me to get him some supplement ...got him "energel boost for dogs" also got him natural puppy treats....told me to keep a very close eye on him....basically all the advice everyone already given me ....so thank u for all the advice....i feel a lot better now about the whole situation....

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by ritz

okay ....went to the vet...so far everything good..told me to get him some supplement ...got him "energel boost for dogs" also got him natural puppy treats....told me to keep a very close eye on him....basically all the advice everyone already given me ....so thank u for all the advice....i feel a lot better now about the whole situation....

Keep Nutrical on hand too. It will help keep his blood sugar where it should be. How much does he weigh? If he was sold as a teacup and he's only 8 weeks old he must be extremely tiny or sometimes a bad breeder will sell a pup way too early to make you think he's going to be tiny or teacup as this breeder called him when in actuality he will be standard or bigger. It's a trick that bad breeders do. Also, concerned and asked about the weight because if he is very tiny the you may want to give him a little nutrical in the moring and some at night before bed to keep him from going hyperglycimic. Elaine

[EmGo11]

Originally Posted by ritz

thank u ...hmmm i wanna get him crate training.....plus just wondering....i live in a condo so unfortunately space is limited...am i suppose to take him to like a dog park or something like that??

Congrats on your new puppy! It's a very exciting but scary time, especially if you're a first time owner.

In regards to your question about the dog park, do not take your puppy there until he has had all his puppy shots. Public places like that are filled with bacteria/parasites/etc that puppies are very vulnerable to. Also, if you choose to take him to pet stores with you (petsmart/petco/etc) do NOT let him walk on the ground. Hold him close to you at all times when you take him out in public since he is still young. Honestly, it would be better if you didn't take him out to public places until he has had all his shots

[ritz]

hey elaine ....i will make sure to grab the nutrical tomorrow ..he weighs 0.49 kg...the vet said thats normal...is it ??? hes really tiny...i posted some pics..pls have a look ...he seems to be eating normal and drinking..i got him some treats..im feeding him small puppy food..i usually soak it in a lil bit of water and then give to him and thats all i have been giving him...what else should i be feeding him??

[ritz]

okay thank u so much ...cause i am a lil over protective about him already and i so wouldn't want him to be sick...so basically he's home bound till feb ...and what about my friends that come over...should i not allow anyone to touch him till his shots are done and over with as well???

Originally Posted by EmGo11

Congrats on your new puppy! It's a very exciting but scary time, especially if you're a first time owner.

In regards to your question about the dog park, do not take your puppy there until he has had all his puppy shots. Public places like that are filled with bacteria/parasites/etc that puppies are very vulnerable to. Also, if you choose to take him to pet stores with you (petsmart/petco/etc) do NOT let him walk on the ground. Hold him close to you at all times when you take him out in public since he is still young. Honestly, it would be better if you didn't take him out to public places until he has had all his shots

[EmGo11]

Originally Posted by ritz

okay thank u so much ...cause i am a lil over protective about him already and i so wouldn't want him to be sick...so basically he's home bound till feb ...and what about my friends that come over...should i not allow anyone to touch him till his shots are done and over with as well???

If you want to be on the safe side, just ask your friends that want to play and touch the puppy to sanitize their hands first.