puppie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Rory · 04-24-2005, 01:25 PM

Hey Everybody!
This is my first time on this chat, and I am very excited! In a couple of days I am brining home a yorkie puppy! She is so adorable and sweet. But what supplies do I need to get for her before she comes? She is only about 7 weeks old!

Whitech6 · 04-24-2005, 01:55 PM

Well do you plan on taking her outside to potty or you going to use the pee pads? If you plan on taking her outside, then you shouldget a harness and a leash. I really wouldn't use a collar. I attached a few pictures of things you should try to get if possible.

http://www.petco.com/assets/product_...558511131B.jpg KONG
http://www.petco.com/assets/product_...350350722B.jpg

Whitech6 · 04-24-2005, 02:04 PM

I also would suggest that you get a comfort pup, which you can get a Target or a snuggle puppy.
http://store1.yimg.com/I/pvepets_1839_387515
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...CLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Chelsie1978 · 04-24-2005, 02:05 PM

I got Lady at 7 weeks old too and they need a little more attention than those that come home at 12 weeks.You will need pee pads (although dont expect anything much until after 12 weeks) you will need food and water bowls,a comfy bed,a cuddly toy for the pup to cuddle up to (remember 7 weeks is REALLY young and she will miss her mommy and litters mates) or you can get a snuggle pupy which is perfect,heres the link: http://www.snugglepuppys.com/ ,a hot water bottle to put in her bed (this does wonders!) and some nutrical (VERY important).I am in Europe and cant get nutrical here,so I had to use water and sugar in a seringe which also works if your baby gets lethargic.
As 7 weeks is very young,its best to have your baby near you at night..If you are going to crate her at nights,have the crate on the floor by your bed or somewhere you can just touch her every now and again to let her know you are there.After a while Lady knew I was there and stopped crying at nights,she was very good

You will also need a carrier at first because they shouldent really go on walks until their shots are completed,so if you want to take her anywhere at first,a carrier is a good option,unless of course you want to hold her

She will STILL need a tiny harness though because she will need to be secured inside the carrier to stop her jumping out.
HHmmm..what else??? Oh yes,puppy shampoo and a soft brush

If I think of anything else I will let you know

Good luck and congratulations!!

schatzie · 04-24-2005, 02:09 PM

Hi and Welcome. Congrats on your new addition to love. You have been given great advise on things needed.

Don't forget to find a good vet who specializes in small breeds and a quality puppy food.

No plastic food or water dishes too as they harbor bacteria.

Nutrical is great for hypoglycemia (sugar levels dropping)

Get good Yorkie books, safe toys, and lots of love and you are on your way.

Keep close contact with the breeder too if you have any questions.

Keep us posted.

Chelsey · 04-24-2005, 02:17 PM

Welcome to YT its nice to have u here and congrats with ur little girl... u got some great tips in the above posts, all i can think of to add is to keep her warm, some of them seem to chill down fast....

Rory · 04-24-2005, 02:31 PM

thank you so much for all the good advice!

I will definately get all of those things you said! I will keep you posted

snoody2004 · 04-24-2005, 02:34 PM

You should get her some toys and the most important food and a harness if your going to train her outsite and maybe some treats! Thas mostly it!

Congrats

lv2ridequads · 04-24-2005, 09:09 PM

I am a big fan of Nutri Cal. I got my puppy a week ago (he is 10 weeks) and yesterday his sugar level dropped. We had to rush him to the emergency vet and he ended up staying over night but nutri cal pretty much saved his life. They told me to give it to him a couple of times a day.

scrappysmom · 04-24-2005, 09:16 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congrats on your new baby girl.

kindness_001 · 04-24-2005, 09:22 PM

Treats and Praise is the only two things i can think of right now and be sure to do both when she potties in the right place and be consistent.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 04-24-2005, 09:24 PM

Hi and welcome to Yorkie talk! What is her name? Is she a fairly good size puppy? You must be so excited and this forum will be wonderful for you to learn all ypu can to take care of her and share stories as she grows.

7 weeks is really young. Is she a larger puppy? In addition to the great advice you already got,I would get her a blanket of course, a playpen where she can be when you can't supervise her, the puppy food she is currently accustomed to (the breeder usually will give you a good supply of that), emergency supplies in case of a drop in blood sugar (ask your breeder for a "kit" but it usually includes a jar of baby food, a baggy of dry baby rice cereal, karo syrup, cornstarch and a small syringe).

I also like to feed babies plain, unflavored pedialyte instead of tap or filtered water because of the extra nutrients. It's also good to have some substitute puppy milk like what they give puppies whose mothers cannot feed them from birth. They sell it at the pet food stores. Puppies love it and sometimes if they get stressed in a new environment it's a way to make their food taste better and get them to eat if they are picky eaters.

That's a lot for now, but good luck with your little one and keep us posted on her progress!

Marie · 04-24-2005, 09:24 PM

Welcome to YT Rory. Everyone has given you a lot of good advise. Good luck with the new baby.

chloeandj · 04-24-2005, 09:48 PM

I think petsmart sells these self warming blanket pads. I believe they warm up from the animals body heat. I think I saw them in the cat section. For being that young you may want to get one. It will be comforting to her too without the body heat of her littermates. I brought Tinkerbell home at 9 weeks and she tended to shiver sometimes especially when she would be napping.

04-24-2005, 01:25 PM	#1
Rory YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7	puppie Hey Everybody! This is my first time on this chat, and I am very excited! In a couple of days I am brining home a yorkie puppy! She is so adorable and sweet. But what supplies do I need to get for her before she comes? She is only about 7 weeks old!

04-24-2005, 01:55 PM	#2
Whitech6 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 440	Well do you plan on taking her outside to potty or you going to use the pee pads? If you plan on taking her outside, then you shouldget a harness and a leash. I really wouldn't use a collar. I attached a few pictures of things you should try to get if possible. http://www.petco.com/assets/product_...558511131B.jpg KONG http://www.petco.com/assets/product_...350350722B.jpg __________________ Some say a dog is a mans best friend but it can only be a womens companion till the end My dog is always my Friend, In my eyes, she will be to the end Cordelia's Mommy Last edited by Whitech6; 04-24-2005 at 01:58 PM.

04-24-2005, 02:04 PM	#3
Whitech6 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 440	I also would suggest that you get a comfort pup, which you can get a Target or a snuggle puppy. http://store1.yimg.com/I/pvepets_1839_387515 http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...CLZZZZZZZ_.jpg __________________ Some say a dog is a mans best friend but it can only be a womens companion till the end My dog is always my Friend, In my eyes, she will be to the end Cordelia's Mommy

04-24-2005, 02:09 PM	#5
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	Hi and Welcome. Congrats on your new addition to love. You have been given great advise on things needed. Don't forget to find a good vet who specializes in small breeds and a quality puppy food. No plastic food or water dishes too as they harbor bacteria. Nutrical is great for hypoglycemia (sugar levels dropping) Get good Yorkie books, safe toys, and lots of love and you are on your way. Keep close contact with the breeder too if you have any questions. Keep us posted. __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

04-24-2005, 02:17 PM	#6
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	Welcome to YT its nice to have u here and congrats with ur little girl... u got some great tips in the above posts, all i can think of to add is to keep her warm, some of them seem to chill down fast.... __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

04-24-2005, 02:05 PM	#4
Chelsie1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mallorca-Spain Posts: 379	I got Lady at 7 weeks old too and they need a little more attention than those that come home at 12 weeks.You will need pee pads (although dont expect anything much until after 12 weeks) you will need food and water bowls,a comfy bed,a cuddly toy for the pup to cuddle up to (remember 7 weeks is REALLY young and she will miss her mommy and litters mates) or you can get a snuggle pupy which is perfect,heres the link: http://www.snugglepuppys.com/ ,a hot water bottle to put in her bed (this does wonders!) and some nutrical (VERY important).I am in Europe and cant get nutrical here,so I had to use water and sugar in a seringe which also works if your baby gets lethargic. As 7 weeks is very young,its best to have your baby near you at night..If you are going to crate her at nights,have the crate on the floor by your bed or somewhere you can just touch her every now and again to let her know you are there.After a while Lady knew I was there and stopped crying at nights,she was very good You will also need a carrier at first because they shouldent really go on walks until their shots are completed,so if you want to take her anywhere at first,a carrier is a good option,unless of course you want to hold her She will STILL need a tiny harness though because she will need to be secured inside the carrier to stop her jumping out. HHmmm..what else??? Oh yes,puppy shampoo and a soft brush If I think of anything else I will let you know Good luck and congratulations!!

04-24-2005, 02:31 PM	#7
Rory YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7	thanks! thank you so much for all the good advice! I will definately get all of those things you said! I will keep you posted

04-24-2005, 02:34 PM	#8
snoody2004 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: YT! Posts: 548	You should get her some toys and the most important food and a harness if your going to train her outsite and maybe some treats! Thas mostly it! Congrats __________________

04-24-2005, 09:09 PM	#9
lv2ridequads Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 44	I am a big fan of Nutri Cal. I got my puppy a week ago (he is 10 weeks) and yesterday his sugar level dropped. We had to rush him to the emergency vet and he ended up staying over night but nutri cal pretty much saved his life. They told me to give it to him a couple of times a day.

04-24-2005, 09:16 PM	#10
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congrats on your new baby girl. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

04-24-2005, 09:22 PM	#11
kindness_001 Yorkies LUV never grows old Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Owensville,In.47665 Posts: 889	Treats and Praise is the only two things i can think of right now and be sure to do both when she potties in the right place and be consistent. __________________ Megan, Killer, Cocoa Latte, and Ebony Lousie

04-24-2005, 09:24 PM	#12
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Hi and welcome to Yorkie talk! What is her name? Is she a fairly good size puppy? You must be so excited and this forum will be wonderful for you to learn all ypu can to take care of her and share stories as she grows. 7 weeks is really young. Is she a larger puppy? In addition to the great advice you already got,I would get her a blanket of course, a playpen where she can be when you can't supervise her, the puppy food she is currently accustomed to (the breeder usually will give you a good supply of that), emergency supplies in case of a drop in blood sugar (ask your breeder for a "kit" but it usually includes a jar of baby food, a baggy of dry baby rice cereal, karo syrup, cornstarch and a small syringe). I also like to feed babies plain, unflavored pedialyte instead of tap or filtered water because of the extra nutrients. It's also good to have some substitute puppy milk like what they give puppies whose mothers cannot feed them from birth. They sell it at the pet food stores. Puppies love it and sometimes if they get stressed in a new environment it's a way to make their food taste better and get them to eat if they are picky eaters. That's a lot for now, but good luck with your little one and keep us posted on her progress!

04-24-2005, 09:24 PM	#13
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Welcome to YT Rory. Everyone has given you a lot of good advise. Good luck with the new baby. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

04-24-2005, 09:48 PM	#14
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I think petsmart sells these self warming blanket pads. I believe they warm up from the animals body heat. I think I saw them in the cat section. For being that young you may want to get one. It will be comforting to her too without the body heat of her littermates. I brought Tinkerbell home at 9 weeks and she tended to shiver sometimes especially when she would be napping.