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Congratulations
on
your new puppy!
First of
all,
I want
to thank you for your purchase of your new family member. If at
ANY time you have questions, please feel free to contact me and ask.
I want you
and
your
new baby to be happy together for many years to come! My e-mail
address is setarehyorkies@gmail.com.
Or you may
text me
at (385) 429-0263 at any time.
Remember
that
the love you
offer your yorkie will be returned to you in kind. Always be tough and
consistent,
but keep
in
mind
that this is a
newborn and things take time. Never strike your puppy. It will just
instill fear, which is the last thing you want.
Here are a
few of
the
topics that I feel
are important for new Yorkie Moms and Dads. I feel these
issues are
important to
consider when purchasing a yorkie puppy. Please make sure you have read our Homecoming Prep Pages there is a TON of information on preparing for your new baby on those pages,
When I get
home:
Allowing your dog free reign of the house is not a good idea. Your
puppy should be kept in a small space, such as a play yard. If he goes
exploring a large room or home, they will be unable to locate their
food and drink. Please keep in mind that they are little puppies, and a
small room to us is a large space for them. Ascertain that your puppy
is relaxed and secure.
     
Well
Baby
Check Up: If you know when
you'll acquire your puppy,
the
first
thing you should do is schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. Your vet visit
should
take place within
72 hours of your arrival home, so you may return the puppy before
becoming connected to it if something goes wrong.
USE SOME
COMMON
SENSE
WHEN VISITING THE
VET. When visiting the veterinarian, keep your puppy in a kennel or on
your lap. Let it no access to
the
floor or
furnishings, and do not allow it to interact with other animals that
may be in the workplace at the same time. Let it no access to
the
floor or
furnishings, and do not allow it to interact with other animals that
may be in the workplace at the same time. Allow no one else to handle
or pet your dog. Their hands might
be
carrying viruses
that make your puppy sick. Where do all the ill dogs go? To the
veterinarian! What is the greatest place to take up viruses or get
sick? Naturally, everyone
brings their ill pets
there. TO THE VETERINARY!! When you get your
puppy,
it will already
have had its first round of puppy immunizations. Make sure you have
your
puppy's puppy
vaccines in order, since this might save his or her life.
We use and
recommend Bayview Animal Hospital in Farmington 801-451-2359 for all our babies
Visitors:
One of
the most common
errors people make when they get a new puppy is thinking they have to
show it off right away. THIS IS NOT A GOOD
IDEA!!
Take your puppy
out in public, to parks, or to friends' houses. Take your puppy home
right away and do all you can to keep it there until it has
adjusted to
its new
surroundings and "parents" and is up to date on all vaccines. Don't put
the puppy through any unnecessary stress, such as taking him
shopping for new dog
attire. For at least a month and until they are completely up to date
on vaccines, new pups should not be brought out with you and showed off
to all of your friends. They must learn to
know
and trust their
new parent before being bothered by people who want to touch or play
with him. After the puppy has
adjusted to his new
home, it is appropriate to welcome family and friends around, but
please do not leave the dog alone with little children.
Public
Places:
Do
not take your
new dog on a shopping spree in a Public Park, Petsmart, or Petco. When
they're young, this is one of the
worst
locations to
take pups. Before travelling to a public area like this, make sure your
dog is up to date on their vaccines. These locations are
ideal
for viral
reproduction.
Hypoglycemia
(Low
Blood Sugar):
Stress and Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia is a central nervous system
condition that occurs as a result of a lack of enough meals.
Lack of
water
causes
dehydration. When a
puppy moves to a new home, misses a meal or doesn't eat enough,or
becomes chilly,
overtired, or weary
from too much petting or playing, hypoglycemia can strike without
warning. It is most common
in
small breeds, but it
can also be found in bigger types. Depression, weakness, being shaky or
jerky,
the head inclined
to
either the left or
right side, the neck rigid and locked, the body may soon seem the same
manner, and the teeth may be clamped are all signs to look for.
This can cause
convulsions, seizures, or
a coma, all of which can be fatal! Keep in mind that this is just a
puppy.Consider a newborn
who
requires special
attention. You wouldn't wake up your infant to show off to your friends
or neighbors, so don't wake up
your
puppy. This is
critical for the health of your dog.
Treatment: If
a
puppy's
blood sugar dips,
you must act quickly. Glucose levels in the blood must be restored
promptly! Do not delay; your
puppy's life is on the
line. Treatment with some glucose-containing electrolyte solutions
administered orally is critical. I use Nutri-Drops or Nutri-Cal because
it works quickly and enters into
the bloodstream quickly.
The normal dosage
is 1/4
cc per ounce of
body weight when administered. If you don't have any, mix white Karo
syrup with water and apply with a dropper to the puppy's
tongue and
lips, or just
place some on your finger and massage on the puppy's gums. Repeat this
process
every
few minutes.
Avoid putting too much in the puppy's mouth because it might choke. If
you don't have
any
nutri-cal or karo,
you can use pancake syrup, honey, or other sweeteners. If the puppy's
condition does not improve within 10 minutes, call your
veterinarian
right away! This
isn't something that can wait till the next day when the vet opens!
Even if the puppy
is
doing well, I still
recommend calling your veterinarian if you have any concerns,
questions, or fears. When a puppy's
blood
sugar lowers, he or
she is far more likely to have another episode. It might take weeks to
get back on your feet.
Make sure
your
infant has
plenty to eat
and drink. Baby food made from beef, turkey, or chicken can be fed in
the early stages. To keep your
puppy's
sugar levels up,
make sure he or she eats at regular intervals. I STRONGLY recommend the
1st week you have your puppy you give the Nutrical supplement twice a
day no matter what. That is the most
effective strategy to
attempt to avoid this. Make sure your puppy has eaten before going to
bed or leaving them alone for an
extended amount of
time. Always keep an eye out to see whether they finish part of their
meal; don't assume they did.
 
TREATS:
Yorkies
are prone to
choking, so
keep an eye on all toys and chewies. We give the compressed rawhides to
our Yorkies. We also love the greenies for helping their teeth
. Pig ears
are one
of the
simplest foods
to choke on for
Yorkies. Bully Sticks, on the other hand, are
something I feed my yorkies.
I give them
the
ones that
are extremely
big, like 12 inches or more. I throw them away when they're about 5
inches long.
Toys:
Yorkies LOVE toys. We love kongs, and stuffed toys for our
yorkies. As well as a 'teaser; rope that's interactive.
Potty
Training: What you should know about your
Yorkie: Potty training Yorkies may be quite challenging. Because
a puppy's kidneys are still developing, don't be
too concerned
about accidents. It will all come down to how consistent you are as a
parent. I normally advise waiting until they are roughly
5-6
months old to
anticipate anything from them. They can be taught ahead of
time, but regular monitoring
is required.
However, you should not give the new puppy free reign of the house at
first. Inside Potty Training: I am a space rewarder.
I gradually
increase
their area as they begin to use their pads. As a
first step, I propose getting them a play yard.
You may buy
a Superyard or create one yourself at Walmart. I
placed the puppy pad on one end of the play yard and the
bed and food
on the other. When your puppy uses the pads in the
play yard 95% of the
time, you may
give them greater room, such as your fenced kitchen. I
am a space rewarder when it comes to indoor potty
training. As they
begin to utilize their pads, I progressively expand their area. I
recommend obtaining them a play yard as a first step.
At Walmart, you may purchase a Superyard or make one
yourself. On
one end of the play yard, I put the puppy pad, and on the other, the
bed and food. You may offer your puppy more area,
like as your gated
kitchen, if they
use the pads in the play yard 95% of the time. After a week or two, I start removing one pad at
a time
until I'm down
to one pad in the desired spot. You can give your
puppy additional space when they have
used their
puppy pads in the gated area 95% of the time. This is when the
difficult part begins. While your pup is being
trained to be released into the
rest of your
home, you must never take your gaze away from them. You
must keep a close eye on them when you release them
out of the
fenced area. NEVER look away from them because if they pee and you
don't see them, they'll assume it's normal and keep doing it
If you don't have time to observe them, simply return
them
to the gated
area until you can watch and teach them. It will take some time, but it
will be well worth it.
Outside Potty
Training:
Take them out
frequently, especially shortly after they finish eating or drinking;
don't wait five or ten minutes, take them outside right away.
Reward them
with a
mouthful (one bite) of
something they enjoy once they have relieved themselves.
 
Feeding Puppy:
To avoid overstressing
the
puppy,
continue to
feed it the same food that was given to you (you will receive a small
ziploc bag of food), your puppy is used to eating Life's Abundance
Small/Medium Breed Puppy. Never abruptly modify the puppy's food or
feeding schedule. As
your puppy grows older (age 1 year), you can switch to adult small
bites. The smaller a puppy is, the more times it must be fed during the
day.
Dry food should always be available for little puppies. You must keep
in mind that, because to their tiny stomachs, they must
feed more frequently to stay alive. Never leave the puppy alone
for an extended period of time without food or water. This includes
nighttime as well. Small pups must eat and drink during
the night to stay alive. Make sure they are confined to an area with
enough space for a bed,
food, water, and a puppy pad to discharge themselves. They won't be
able to go very long without eating, drinking, or going
to the bathroom until they are older. They are infants. When you
get the puppy home, it's critical to make
sure it's eating. I've been feeding them Life's Abundance All Life
Stages Canned Food. I make certain that they have access to dry
food all the
time. I give
them canned food as well 3 times a day.
For the 1st week your pup is home we also recommend a small glob or
Nutrical to prevent Hypoglycemia twice a day.
Click on the pictures below to order food for your puppy:
 
  
Supplements:
As a reputable breeder, the health of my dogs is my top priority.
Proper diet and supplement education is a big focus of mine to help
prepare my puppy parents for their pup. I am now using and
recommending a new supplement regime! I highly suggest that you
not only keep your puppy on a high quailty diet but additionally
supplement with NuVet Plus and NuJoint Plus for total body
support. Starting good health practices early will help ensure
that you have many years with your new companion!
 NuVet Plus Promotes
A strong immune system
Healthy skin and coat
Eye and Ear health
Strong bones and teeth
Healthy digestive tract
Cardiovasular health
 NuJoint Plus Promotes
Proactive hip/joint/back support
Mobility & flexibility
Healthy cartilage growth
Proper Lubrication for joints
**For your puppy to stay on NuVet Plus it will only cost you $10 a
month (they only need 1/2 a wafer a day)
You may place your NuVet Labs order online at
Click here to order: http://www.nuvet.com/864856
or call 800-474-7044. If
you are placing an order for the first time, you will need to provide
them with my REFERRAL CODE 864856
The LONG and SHORT of
Grooming
Your
Yorkie Some
people want it long, while others prefer it short; neither is
incorrect, so don't get worked up over it.
The coat must be long to show a Yorkshire Terrier in competition, but
if you aren't planning on exhibiting, you may go with any of the
charming little haircuts I've mentioned.
Check over the photos and pick a
style
you prefer, then show your
groomer and, voila, your tiny yorkie is tailored to your specifications. 
If you are local to Utah/Davis Country we use and recommend Stylish Paws Salon. Jennifer is AMAZING with our babies. She is a mobile groomer and comes straight to your door to groom your babies!
Vaccinations and worming Your baby's immune system
does
not
develop until it is around 16 weeks old. Mom's immunity have
safeguarded it through her milk. By the time your baby arrives, it will
have had its first two sets of vaccinations and a kennel cough
vaccination. All of the documentation will be included in your
WelcomePackage. There will be a printout as well as a vaccination
record for your veterinarian. Bring it to your first vet
appointment so they know exactly what your baby has had and will
require in the future. Make an appointment with the veterinarian as
soon as possible. This is vital information!!! A Parvo injection
is required every three weeks until your kid is 14-16 weeks old. Parvo
is present in the soil. Puppies can't detect this because they smell
anything, eat anything, and get into everything. If they do, and the
injection does not protect it, your kid will become extremely unwell
very quickly and might die very quickly!!! Even if it hasn't been
outside, you may bring it in on your shoes and expose infant to it.
Your puppy can receive adult immunizations at 14-16 weeks and will be
protected for a year.When it comes to worming, Heartgard or Simparica
Trio are my recommendations. Both are monthly chewables that you give
once a month to your puppy. They are available at your
veterinarian's clinic. By the time it reaches you, your baby will have
received its first dosage. Who wants those pests in their home, after
all? No way!!!!!! Please do not use over-the-counter, low-cost
products!!!! It has the potential to make a baby sick and perhaps kill
it!!!!
Spaying/Neutering:
You have a spay/neuter contract with your new puppy, which means you
must get your female puppy spayed or your male dog neutered by the time
they are 1 year old
This is necessary not just to minimize undesired litters, but also to
avoid dealing with your female going into heat twice a year. Unneutered
males might become sexually aggressive and mark their territory within
your house. There are other health reasons. Neutering males reduces the
risk of developing hernias and prostate disorders, as well as
eliminating the risk of testicular cancer. Spaying reduces the risk of
breast cancer in females. If done before the first heat cycle, the
likelihood drops to nearly nil. It also eliminates the possibility of
pyometra (a potentially fatal infection of the uterus). Along with
these dangers, your dog will lose the desire to wander in search of a
partner. This reduces the chances of it fleeing and/or getting hit by a
car. They will be less likely to catch comm unicable
illnesses and will
engage in fewer conflicts.
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