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new mom !! need advice pls .... Hi everyone ...i am a proud owner of a 6 wks old teacup....hes just adorable...just wanted to get some advice on the do and donts ...my main concerns is about his sleeping pattern at nite..he wakes up every 30 -45 mins and starts crying till i pick him up and then i usually wait till he falls asleep to put him back on bed..should i be more sensitive to his tears so am i already being a sucker....lol thank you and happy holidays... |
first off, congrats on your new baby but WOW, six weeks is REEEEALLLY young to be away fom mama already. If you don't have it already, go to your vet IMMEDIATELY and get some Nutrical. Babies that young and especially tinies, are really susceptible to hypoglycemia and can crash very quickly. Please keep a close eye and make sure he's eating well and often to keep blood sugar up. Even better, take him back to the breeder to stay with his mama another six weeks at least. Even though they're weaned, it's still important for them to be with their mama and littermates for at least twelve weeks as this is the time they learn most of their socialization and manners. if going back to the breeder for a little longer isn't an option, then please make sure someone is with him at all times for the next few weeks. |
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thank you veery much for the advice...sorry my apologies...he is actually 8 wks..my breeder wrote wrong his papers...unfortunately i cant take him back so i will keep a very close eye on him and take him to the vet first thing tomorrow...thank u |
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When I brought Maximo home at 13 weeks old, I put his bed/piddle pad/water/food/toys in an xpen next to my bed, and I slept with my arm hanging into the pen and my hand nearly touching him. You can also try giving your pup a tshirt that you have worn to snuggle with in bed. Your scent will be comforting to him. Keep a close eye on him because he is too young to be away from his mom, and keep in mind that it is going to be weeks before he sleeps through the night. |
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thank you ...is it okay to keep him in my arms alot?? do they get used to it... |
He needs to bond and since he does not have a Mom, it will be with you (and you want this)... |
perfect...thank u so much for ur advice...appreciate it |
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In my limited experience, carrying only became an issue when training to socialize and to deal with new situations. When Max was unsure of something like a new person or a new experience, he would jump up on my leg begging to be picked up. I left him on the floor/ground to teach him to deal with things, rather than hide in the comfort of my arms. |
ok thank you and another quick question when do i start to be strict and train him cause rt now i am letting him basically do anything ....he is potty trained but i think becus of the new surroundings hes peeing anywhere and everywhere... |
I would restrict his freedom inside your house using either an xpen or babygates to keep him in one room, or where you can supervise closely. At his age and in this cold weather, I would train to use piddle pads. You should start training now. Use pads with the attractant scent infused. Put him on the pad and use keywords and phrases telling him to "potty." When he does it correctly, lavish him with praise and give him a small treat. Be consistent and he will take to it. Never stop giving praise for good potty habits. Make sure the pad is easily accessible and understand that when they are this young and small, they need to go OFTEN. Don't scold for accidents. Just show him the pad. If you oppose the use of piddle pads, there are other methods, but someone with more knowledge and experience than I have will have to advise you about a suitable timeline in your pup's development. |
I wish you luck with him but really, I can't imagine letting a puppy go at that young of an age. I have puppies here who will be 6 weeks tomorrow and they are still nursing! I think it's incredibly sad that there are breeders out there willing to let a puppy go at that young of an age. I wish you good luck with him and hope that he is healthy and strong. As for training, he's basically an infant right now.... |
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I would start right now with the potty training because the earlier you start the better. Do you have a specific way you plan to train him- crate training, an expen, tethering? Each way works, its all what you prefer- just make sure whatever you choose you stick with it and are consistent- it can take awhile. Good Luck! |
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 ... |
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?? |
he seems to be wanting to bite everything ...is he teething?? what shud i give him for that ?? |
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Every time he tries to bite something he shouldn't- say NO very firmly and hand him a toy he CAN play with. They have some toys (you can get them at petco/ petsmart) that you can freeze to help with teething. |
lol....wow im so clueless....thank u so much... |
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OP -- Please get some Nutrical -- if you ever notice your puppy the lest bit listless, rub some on her gums immediately. Low blood sugar will be your enemy. Have food available at all times -- a good premium puppy food -- none of the grocery store stuff. I would augment the food with a little goat's milk every day. As prev. poster said, most are still getting to nurse at 6 weeks! You can also give a little yogurt. May God be with your puppy. |
The OP Ritz added a correction - the pup is 8 weeks old. Still not the ideal situation, but better. |
wow im actually getting alil scared...hes actually 8wks old...my breeder wrote wrong on the paper..but im sure the 2 wks really doesnt makes that much of a difference ...im going to take him to the vet tomorrow and also ...my breeder told me NOT to give him any milk ...so rt now all im giving him his dog food soacked in alil bit of water...thank u very much for all the feed backs ....im very nervous now .... |
im very sorry for freaking out and asking so many question...i feel terrible for not doing my research properly....i definitely dont want anything happening to my ritz....so now wats my best way to a healthy and prosperous life with him?? |
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Are you having the dog go on pads? At least until the puppies shots are complete, I would keep him inside at all times (except to go to the vet obviously). You do have to be careful about hypoglycemia- read the symptoms of it and watch for them. What I did when my baby was young (she also came home too young) was keep kibble available at all times to snack on and then I gave her canned food a few times a day to make sure she was really eating something throughout the day. Do you have a crate or expen set up? Whenever you can not watch him carefully I would contain him in one of these, so that he does not get hurt. The vet will be better able to tell you how healthy your little guy is- good luck! |
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It's good to be concerned and to watch over your pup closely, and feel free to ask questions here. It's good that you will be going to the vet tomorrow for a wellness check. Another good thing to do is to have emergency vet numbers and driving directions handy. |
yea he has a pad im tryin to get him to go in ....dnt really have anything set up since i got him on christmas eve and all the stores and everything was closed....i shud have everything set up tomorrow..i never leave his site ...im goin to the vet tomorrow...hopefully everything okay....thank u once againg |
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thanks kristin..really appreciate it |
sorry i didnt know...not gone to the vet yet since i got him on christmas eve..but going first thing tomorrow morning.... |
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