question here~puppies and the ground

[Pattie]

Originally Posted by BLowry

Lillie is 13 weeks old so she hasn't had all her shots yet. I do have a neighbors dog that likes to use our back yard as a potty and we also have had,coyotes, fox and deer run through the yard. I do take Lillie outside with us but won't put her on the ground...This is what I was told because she hasn't had all her shots. I get teased about this..(although I am a little insane when it comes to my furbabies!) I don't put her on the floor at the vets (I don't put Sadie on the floor either and she's 2 1/2 yrs old) and if I bring her into petco she is in my arms..Do any of you let your furbabies,before all vacs, run around outside? I'm sure Lillie would just love to get her little toes and face into the grass but, I don't want her sick.

I didn't B4 their shots and I use the stroller in all pet stores.

[Gizmo0719]

Hello everyone, I just got a yorkie puppy and it is my first puppy ever...He is 9 wks tomorrow....I am new to all these so if you have suggestions or advice please tell me. I have a few questions for all you guys..First my puppy is really itchy..I took him to the vet and they put flea medicine on him and I noticed that his skin is really try and dandruffy is that normal?? Is there something like lotion that I can get to put on his skin?? Also his nails are starting to get a little long, is there a certain age that I should wait until I can trim them or file them down?? Last questions his moms ears were up and his dads ears were down..his are down right now but I was wondering if theres something I can do to make them go up or if they will go up with time....Please help!!!

[Lacy's Mom]

To Gizmo,

The dandruff is usually a condition called seborrhea - you can get a medicated shampoo from your vet called Sebolux made by Virbac. I think it was about $12.00 for the bottle. They also make some human shampoos by the dandruff shampoos for this condition that might work, but I've never tried them.

The best cure for dry skin is treating it from the inside with a good quality dog food like Nutro Natural Ultra, Candidae, Chicken Soup, Royal Canin, Merricks, etc. When looking for a good quality food skip the grocery and department store brands and go to a petstore. Look for one that has meat as the first ingredient, no corn (or very little), and no meat by products. You can also add a supplement called Missing Link which is great for their skin and coat by providing necessary Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. There are several supplements out there - just look for the key words Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Nails start getting clipped when they are still nursing. The best time to do it is after a bath when the nails are soft. I prefer to clip a little bit every week. It gets them use to having it done and they never get out of control this way. If he has dew claws be sure and clip them too - they have a habit of growing curved and can grow right into the skin. I use human toe nail clippers, but the regular size works on puppies.

The top third of the ears can be shaved or clipped with scissors really close to take the weight off. Also massage the ears several times a day. There is still time for them to stand.

Congratulations on your new puppy and welcome to YT.

[SnowWa]

My dogs have never had a sick day in their lives -- they are 5 years old and my Yorkie is a year old.

I don't baby my Yorkie a lot - partly because this is basically against my nature and partly also because he isn't real small.... he weighs 10 pounds.

My dogs are on leashes wherever we go (even Petco) and I don't carry them a lot.

They have been going outside since I got them - and (yes), they do love playing in the yard.

So - in a way - I guess it's whatever you feel comfortable with - and the type of person you are, yourself.....


Carol Jean