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Cuddles Cookie · 06-10-2014, 08:19 PM

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You should try to at least wait until the puppy is 8 weeks, but the recommended time is 12. That's because puppies are really susceptible to hypoglycemia any younger than that. Puppies can still get hypoglycemic even after 12 weeks. At 6 weeks a puppy is not fully weaned from their mother and need a little extra time with their mommy. Also, when you get the puppy I would recommend you get nutri cal. This will help your puppy not to become hypoglycemic. Putting sugar in their water and food may also help keep their blood sugar where it needs to be. Make sure play sessions with your puppy are not too long because that will also help.

Lovetodream88 · 06-11-2014, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuddles Cookie

Welcome to YorkieTalk!!!

You should try to at least wait until the puppy is 8 weeks, but the recommended time is 12. That's because puppies are really susceptible to hypoglycemia any younger than that. Puppies can still get hypoglycemic even after 12 weeks. At 6 weeks a puppy is not fully weaned from their mother and need a little extra time with their mommy. Also, when you get the puppy I would recommend you get nutri cal. This will help your puppy not to become hypoglycemic. Putting sugar in their water and food may also help keep their blood sugar where it needs to be. Make sure play sessions with your puppy are not too long because that will also help.

Putting sugar in there food and water is very much not a good idea!

Cuddles Cookie · 06-11-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Putting sugar in there food and water is very much not a good idea!

My breeder for one of my puppies told me that so I thought it was correct... Guess not... Oh well :P My babies are full grown now. The breeder said to put it in their food to keep the sugar levels up because puppies don't eat very much, but tend to play a lot. I don't know about the water because I don't remember everything she told me but I'm guessing that's wrong. And I guess the food is too. Oh well :P

milosmommy20 · 06-13-2014, 01:50 PM

Hey, I got my puppy some mushy puppy food, and some milk from pet smart . He Finnished all both time I filled the plate, home many times should I feed him a day and how often

Kentuckyyorkie · 06-13-2014, 06:05 PM

Congrats! Hope it does okay. The breeder I got mine from wouldn't let them go until 3 mos old.

intilis · 06-13-2014, 07:11 PM

Hi & welcome to YT! I have no advice about puppies, but I did want to wish you luck & welcome you.

milosmommy20 · 06-13-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by intilis

Hi & welcome to YT! I have no advice about puppies, but I did want to wish you luck & welcome you.

[SIZE="3"] Thank you

Lovetodream88 · 06-13-2014, 07:49 PM

Sense the pup didn't come from a good breeder I'm sure they did no genetic testing and all the things to try and have the healthiest pups possible so you really should look into pet insurance to be prepared if your pup has liver shunt, Luxating pattella and any other issues. I would make sure to get one that covers genetic illnesses. I know Luxating Patella which is very common in yorkies, surgery costs around $2,000 so insurance would help. The younger you get it the better.

06-13-2014, 07:11 PM	#21
intilis YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayreville, NJ, and Stuart Fl, Posts: 881	Hi & welcome to YT! I have no advice about puppies, but I did want to wish you luck & welcome you. __________________ Lori ,Phoebe , Stanley , Joey ,Tink RIP.

06-13-2014, 07:49 PM	#23
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Sense the pup didn't come from a good breeder I'm sure they did no genetic testing and all the things to try and have the healthiest pups possible so you really should look into pet insurance to be prepared if your pup has liver shunt, Luxating pattella and any other issues. I would make sure to get one that covers genetic illnesses. I know Luxating Patella which is very common in yorkies, surgery costs around $2,000 so insurance would help. The younger you get it the better. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

06-10-2014, 08:19 PM	#16
Cuddles Cookie YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 253	Welcome to YorkieTalk!!! You should try to at least wait until the puppy is 8 weeks, but the recommended time is 12. That's because puppies are really susceptible to hypoglycemia any younger than that. Puppies can still get hypoglycemic even after 12 weeks. At 6 weeks a puppy is not fully weaned from their mother and need a little extra time with their mommy. Also, when you get the puppy I would recommend you get nutri cal. This will help your puppy not to become hypoglycemic. Putting sugar in their water and food may also help keep their blood sugar where it needs to be. Make sure play sessions with your puppy are not too long because that will also help.

06-13-2014, 01:50 PM	#19
milosmommy20 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Wilson Nc Posts: 9	Hey, I got my puppy some mushy puppy food, and some milk from pet smart . He Finnished all both time I filled the plate, home many times should I feed him a day and how often

06-13-2014, 06:05 PM	#20
Kentuckyyorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 355	Congrats! Hope it does okay. The breeder I got mine from wouldn't let them go until 3 mos old.