Congratulations on your New Puppy!
In all the excitement of purchasing your new puppy, you may have overlooked some of the important points to insure your new puppy of a long, healthy, and happy life. Your puppy may be a bit nervous (the puppy is no longer experiencing familiar sounds and smells). This unsettling feeling will pass shortly. Nervousness or change of diet may cause diarrhea- if it lasts for more than two days, please contact a veterinarian. Not eating for the first day or day and a half can happen. Things are different for him. In our care, puppies generally do as other puppies do - when one eats, they all eat. The adjustment period should last a day - NOTE - This does not pertain to small breeds such as a Chihuahua, Yorkie, Maltese, and any tiny toy breed. If your puppy refuses to eat, please call us!

Make sure that you are not constantly handling the puppy or passing it around from hand to hand. In the beginning, give the puppy plenty of time to rest. Make sure for the first month that you keep light Karo Syrup in the puppy's water at all times.
Be very cautious when you take the puppy outside. Keep the puppy away from public parks where other dogs defecate until the puppy is fully vaccinated. Do not let your puppy come into contact with another dog unless you know that dog is fully vaccinated. Be very careful in the decisions you make for your new puppy - and your puppy will be your best friend.


PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR SMALL BREEDS

Hypoglycemia can occur to small breeds. Symptoms of Hypoglycemia are white gums, inability to stand upright, weakness and seizures. The small breeds can get sick quite easily, especially if they stop eating. It is important that you give small breeds at least three to five feedings every day. This will ensure that the puppy will receive a steady stream of nutrients. Hypoglycemia occurs when puppies get stressed out and their blood sugar level drops below normal. Should your puppy become Hypoglycemic, a quick dose of Nutro-Cal or Karo Syrup will put the blood sugar level back to normal. Place the puppy in a warm place and quickly consult a veterinarian.