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New here - concerns, questions, and more! Our little Ellie is almost 3 weeks old and (of course) still with her momma. Based on what I've been reading EVERYWHERE she should stay with her mom until at minimum 8 weeks. We'll be getting her at 6 weeks. I do not want any negative comments about this, there is no other option other than not taking her at all. It is not my decision. If it were, she would be staying with her mom until much later! What I would LOVE is any advice you have about things we should watch for, things we should be really attentive to, suggestions you may have for us to make her as comfy and safe as we can, etc. Thank you! |
I agree with the option to not take her. She is entirely too young. My pups aren't even fully weaned at 6 weeks. |
Actually the age the pups should stay with the mom is 12 weeks so yours is way too young. Pups that young can get hypoglycemia. Your going to have to have nutrical on hand in case of an episode. A pup that young cant be left alone because a hypoglycemia attack that goes without intervention can be deadly so I hope you dont work |
The breeder I went to gave me honey right at 12 weeksand I had a problem with hypoglycemia twice. You are really going to have to keep an eye on your baby. It will be best if you didnt work or if you could have somone check on your baby almost every hour if not more. Also I will reply to this so some of the breeders can tell you what they think you can do to make your baby healthy since it is leaving its mom so early. |
Hi. May I ask why she has to go at 6 weeks? Is that the seller's demand or ...? |
Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppyshould stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy isyounger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy andteach him like she would. 1. Umbilical Tethering Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash tohis harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he cansee you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is nothooked to you he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist theurge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies.Doggie babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking ismuch better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look toyou for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does. 2. PottyPrep The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. Soyou have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day.They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge topee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand theycan wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praiseif they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cueword ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty'pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You areteaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok. 3. Young puppies can die from low blood sugar. It is not possible to leave Yorkie (and some other small toy breeds) puppies younger than 8 weeks old, home alone. They may still be nursing. Ask You vest to give you detailed instructions about what to watch for and what to do. Keep Nutrical on hand. Make food and water available at all times. 4. Rescue puppies when the mother has died may need to be tube fed your Vet will know what your puppy needs have her / his phone number on speed dial. Best wishes and good luck. |
I do not work and will be able to be with her 24/7. The person we are getting her from is not a breeder and these puppies were an accident between 2 relatives yorkies who were left unsupervised together for a matter of minutes. They are leaving to go out of town right after Christmas and are wanting/demanding puppies go to their new homes before they leave. I appreciate the information and guidance. I truly believe in the long run with a very watchful eye and a very caring family our little baby will be better off with us than where she is right now (with the exception of her mommy who is currently taking care of her). |
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I guess I feel like I can prepare myself and our family the best we can. I hate the thought of what could happen to the others going to other homes. |
If the mother dog is from a relative of yours..maybe you can convince her to let you keep the mother dog and puppies with you while they are on vacation??? |
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I told you about the diahrea because I got my chachi at 6 weeks and he got it and i waited a couple of days before going to the vet and he was dehydrated and had to have fluids so it can happen that fast; An older pup or dpg you can go a couple of days and give canned pumpkin and hope it firms up but with a pup that young they dont have any reserves. When chachi got dehydrated you would never know he was he was active and not lethargic at all |
I think the poster said the dogs are related not that the breeder is related to her. Anyway, I would ask to keep the mom and pups for the breeder until after they return. Since you don\'t work it would give you an excellent opportunity to see how moms and pups need each other during this time. I would jump at the opportunity to do this if I could. |
Good breeders will follow the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America and will care a lot about there yorkie pups and will keep them until 12 weeks to make sure they are getting the best start possible. Most breeders who skip this step are skipping many other steps trying to save money and you can end up with an unhealthy puppy with lots of problems and paying lots of money to a vet. At 6 weeks you absolutely can\'t leave that puppy alone it will need to be feed at least every two hours, the puppy should not be over handled, need to be kept warm, is going to probably have biting problems and need to be taught bite inhibition and socialization. Hypoglycemia is the biggest issue and can cause death. I believe getting a puppy under 8 weeks is illegal in most states so personally I would report the breeder and walk away. Supporting bad breeders just keeps them in business longer. I also am not sure that any shots given around or before 6 weeks will take. |
I know they have puppy milk. Im not sure if anyone has said for you to get that yet. You being at home will help a great deal. Im not a breeder but I did call and ask my dog breeder for you. I will send you the information she sent me for you to watch out for. |
Do you know if the parents of these pups where healthy with no luxating patella and other issues? |
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