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Roll Tide386 · 10-15-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ColesMommy01

Woohoo! Another Tennessean! My folks stay in Germantown right outside of Memphis

. If you can I would ask the breeder for a blanket or stuffed animal that has Paris' mother's smell or littermates smell. If you live close to your breeder you could buy the blankie and drop it off there

Great idea !!! I live about three hours from my breeder though. I will ask if she will give me something with the mothers smell on it.

yorkiefan_ · 10-15-2013, 11:08 AM

Do you have a good vet in line? Will Paris have had any shots or deworming? Make sure to get on top of that ASAP with your vet to schedule the shot sequence for parvo, distemper, adenovirus, and the flu. Reading the stories here about parvo is just so tough. My pup got that shot at 7, 10, 13, and 16 weeks (it needs to be given 3-4 times; my vet recommended getting it the fourth). Bordatella at 4 and 6 weeks. Rabies at 14 weeks. And she was wormed at 2, 4, 8, and 10 weeks. Her poop tested negative for worms at 15 weeks so no need to get her wormed then. At 8 weeks Paris may be a bit young for Heartguard, but I'd ask both your breeder and your vet for when it's a good idea to start on that also. One more tip: you can't split a Heartguard dosage since they put the drop of medicine in a random spot on the big beef treat, so make sure Paris eats every bit of it when you give it to her. I always break it into 5-6 pieces to give Cookie, and it's gotta be her favorite treat in the world lol.

yorkiefan_ · 10-15-2013, 11:14 AM

Oh, and congrats! Can't wait to see more pics of little Paris when you bring her home!

buffy512 · 10-15-2013, 06:49 PM

Welcome to Yt. Good luck and love the name.!

Marhcarter · 10-16-2013, 01:45 AM

Welcome & congrats on Paris! She is adorable and I know you are very excited. We are practically neighbors and I am suprised I missed your posts before now. I am in Ringgold & I got my pup (now almost 5 years old) in Harrison Tn from a friend. Can't wait for pics when you get her home!

Deb1 · 10-16-2013, 04:32 AM

How exciting....a new puppy to admire! Paris is so adorable! You have lots of good advice and well wishes, so I will just say "Congratulation" to the all!

gracielove · 10-16-2013, 07:12 AM

Congratulations on your new pup. You will find that small breed puppies tend to have a more difficult time adjusting to being separated from their mom and litter mates so early in life.

Yorkies in general can be picky eaters and the stress of leaving home so young can knock them off their feed. Please read up on hypoglycemia in small breed pups and how to detect and treat it. The pup needs nourishment every couple of hours in order to keep blood sugar at the proper level.

Remember that puppies do not develop the muscle that controls the output of urine until they are 16 weeks old or older. Until then your pup is going to be like a leaky bucket. I would advise stocking up on puppy pads and keep her near them at all times as it is going to be next to impossible to get her outside in time especially for the first few weeks. She will really be an infant and in need of lots of attention for a couple of months.

Will someone be home with her to make sure she is getting the nourishment she needs? It is really important for a very young small breed pup.

The best way to avoid stinky large stools is to buy the best possible food possible. There are many brands out there. Look at the ingredient lists carefully. If you see a lot of grain and items you can't identify or don't seem like something a dog would eat step away! Pet food companies have been using a lot of fillers in order to bulk up the food but they are not nutritionally sound. They use the synthetic vitamins at the end of the list to actually give the pet some nutrition.

Of course you don't want to switch your puppy's food until she is settled in to her new home and doing well.

If your pup is really as small as they say she is going to be you will see that she is quite a bit smaller than the poodles ever were. I would not let a young child pick up a small pup because a wiggly puppy can easily be dropped. Make sure your child is sitting down when he holds the pup and be near by.

Gracie used to scare me daily when she was a puppy. You will be surprised to see the kind of trouble they can get into. A good puppy playpen is a good idea for when you can't be right there with her watching.

wemple2 · 10-16-2013, 04:18 PM

Learn to do the yorkie shuffle...lol...walking without picking up your feet, to avoid stepping on your new baby.

10-15-2013, 11:08 AM	#32
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,007	Do you have a good vet in line? Will Paris have had any shots or deworming? Make sure to get on top of that ASAP with your vet to schedule the shot sequence for parvo, distemper, adenovirus, and the flu. Reading the stories here about parvo is just so tough. My pup got that shot at 7, 10, 13, and 16 weeks (it needs to be given 3-4 times; my vet recommended getting it the fourth). Bordatella at 4 and 6 weeks. Rabies at 14 weeks. And she was wormed at 2, 4, 8, and 10 weeks. Her poop tested negative for worms at 15 weeks so no need to get her wormed then. At 8 weeks Paris may be a bit young for Heartguard, but I'd ask both your breeder and your vet for when it's a good idea to start on that also. One more tip: you can't split a Heartguard dosage since they put the drop of medicine in a random spot on the big beef treat, so make sure Paris eats every bit of it when you give it to her. I always break it into 5-6 pieces to give Cookie, and it's gotta be her favorite treat in the world lol. __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie Last edited by yorkiefan_; 10-15-2013 at 11:12 AM.

10-15-2013, 11:14 AM	#33
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,007	Oh, and congrats! Can't wait to see more pics of little Paris when you bring her home! __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie

10-15-2013, 06:49 PM	#34
buffy512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 527	Welcome to Yt. Good luck and love the name.! __________________ Mickey && Minnie

10-16-2013, 01:45 AM	#35
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	Welcome & congrats on Paris! She is adorable and I know you are very excited. We are practically neighbors and I am suprised I missed your posts before now. I am in Ringgold & I got my pup (now almost 5 years old) in Harrison Tn from a friend. Can't wait for pics when you get her home! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

10-16-2013, 04:32 AM	#36
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	How exciting....a new puppy to admire! Paris is so adorable! You have lots of good advice and well wishes, so I will just say "Congratulation" to the all! __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

10-16-2013, 07:12 AM	#37
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Congratulations on your new pup. You will find that small breed puppies tend to have a more difficult time adjusting to being separated from their mom and litter mates so early in life. Yorkies in general can be picky eaters and the stress of leaving home so young can knock them off their feed. Please read up on hypoglycemia in small breed pups and how to detect and treat it. The pup needs nourishment every couple of hours in order to keep blood sugar at the proper level. Remember that puppies do not develop the muscle that controls the output of urine until they are 16 weeks old or older. Until then your pup is going to be like a leaky bucket. I would advise stocking up on puppy pads and keep her near them at all times as it is going to be next to impossible to get her outside in time especially for the first few weeks. She will really be an infant and in need of lots of attention for a couple of months. Will someone be home with her to make sure she is getting the nourishment she needs? It is really important for a very young small breed pup. The best way to avoid stinky large stools is to buy the best possible food possible. There are many brands out there. Look at the ingredient lists carefully. If you see a lot of grain and items you can't identify or don't seem like something a dog would eat step away! Pet food companies have been using a lot of fillers in order to bulk up the food but they are not nutritionally sound. They use the synthetic vitamins at the end of the list to actually give the pet some nutrition. Of course you don't want to switch your puppy's food until she is settled in to her new home and doing well. If your pup is really as small as they say she is going to be you will see that she is quite a bit smaller than the poodles ever were. I would not let a young child pick up a small pup because a wiggly puppy can easily be dropped. Make sure your child is sitting down when he holds the pup and be near by. Gracie used to scare me daily when she was a puppy. You will be surprised to see the kind of trouble they can get into. A good puppy playpen is a good idea for when you can't be right there with her watching.

10-16-2013, 04:18 PM	#38
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Learn to do the yorkie shuffle...lol...walking without picking up your feet, to avoid stepping on your new baby. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels