We use Nutri-Source Puppy Food small/medium (chicken & rice) dry
WWW.NUTRISOURCEDOGFOOD.COM
It is not uncommon for new puppies not to eat the first day. We feed them well before leaving and sometimes the excitement will keep them from eating right away, don't panic. They should eat the next morning. If not you can give them diced rotisserie chicken.
WWW.NUTRISOURCEDOGFOOD.COM
It is not uncommon for new puppies not to eat the first day. We feed them well before leaving and sometimes the excitement will keep them from eating right away, don't panic. They should eat the next morning. If not you can give them diced rotisserie chicken.
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Once you purchase a puppy you have 48 hours to take to your Veterinarian for a new puppy check up to activate your warranty. Notify us immediately of any problems.
Please read all pages of the website. Many questions can be answered here. Wither you get a puppy from us or somewhere else, there is a lot of useful information under 'purchasing your puppy'. My warranty and all terms and conditions are listed, please read them prior to purchase. They can be found on the top tabs/ more/ contracts.
Don't forget to make your Veterinarian appointment for your new puppy check up within 48 hours of purchase. Please use a private practice Veterinarian not Banfield Animal Hospital we do not support Banfield using them will void your warranty. (If you can't get an appointment within 48 hours, just let us know you need an extension). Please email or text us with the results of your First Well Puppy Check up. (Not a vaccination Appointment)
Do not give your new puppy any type of vaccinations the first 7 days, allow the puppy time to settle in, the added stress is not good for the puppy.
Please notify us at the first sign of ANY problems. Do NOT wait, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours to call us. Re-vaccination, additional de-worming, starting heartworm prevention, starting flea and tick prevention, should not be started the first Well Puppy Check up Appointment. This can wait 7-14 days until your next scheduled appointment. Doing so will void your warranty.
HYPOGLYCEMIA or low blood sugar is a common problem with all toy breed puppies. Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar, which is a condition in which there is a drastic, sudden drop in the level of blood sugar in the puppy. In small breed puppies from post-weaning to 4 months of age, the most common form of hypoglycemia is called Transient Juvenile Hypoglycemia: "Transient" because the symptoms can be reversed by eating. "Juvenile" because it is seen in young puppies. Veterinarians unfamiliar with toys often mis-diagnose the condition. As a toy puppy pet owner, it is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia and know how to treat it. Hypoglycemia is easily treatable in the early stages, but fatal if allowed to progress. Many puppies are lost needlessly to hypoglycemia because of inexperience on the part of their owner or veterinarian.
THE MOST IMPORTANT rule is to always have food and water available for your puppy at all times and be sure you actually see them eating. If your pup won't eat dry kibble dog food, then cooked hamburger or chicken breast, cut up in tiny pieces. You can hand feed it every 3-4 hours during the day if you are not sure whether it is eating at all with the mixture above......from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed. A high quality food is a must. Toy Breeds must replenish their energy more frequently than larger puppies. Hypoglycemia, sometimes called sugar shock, low blood sugar (as in a diabetic), is a condition where the blood sugar level drops to an extremely low level, usually due to lack of food, or by using up all stored energy without it being replenished(playing/running for extended periods of time, shivering out of nervousness or being chilled, stress, etc.) They can end up with hypoglycemia. Toys are prone to this because they have such tiny digestive systems and can only store a little bit of food (energy) in their bodies at one time. THEY MUST EAT!
IT IS ALWAYS easier to PREVENT hypoglycemia than treat it...always make sure your toy breed puppy is eating every 3-4 hours, even if only a small amount and even if you have to hand feed. Just having food available is not always good enough. Nutri-Cal (a low volume paste vitamin/mineral supplement for show, working, or dogs under stress) is highly recommended to feed 1-3 pea size globs 3-5 times a day - especially first thing in the morning and last thing before bedtime. If your toy puppy is handled a lot by other people or has a rousing/energetic time of play then give some Nutri-Cal at playtime. When your toy puppy matures he or she may not need Nutri-Cal and should be able to go 3-5 hrs. Without eating if they are not having an active day. Keep it with you at all times.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA, your puppy may exhibit one or more of these signs. Listlessness, weakness, won't get up and play. The gums of a normal puppy will be bright reddish/pink just like human gums....gums that are pale in places or light pink means the blood sugar levels are dropping. If the gums are white...your pup needs quick attention to avoid a hypoglycemic coma. If they are white I recommend Karo syrup on the tongue 1 CC every 15 min. until the gums return to the normal pink color(3 CC's max in the first hour). Another sign that is usually seen is vomiting on an empty stomach (clear liquid or bile) or saliva (foamy at the mouth). If your pup has not eaten in a while give it food or waffle syrup immediately. Other signs are acting listless, walking unsteady, shakiness, falling over and in extreme cases laying on their side and unresponsive. This is extreme and you must pry their mouth open and give waffle syrup. Karo corn syrup, sugar water or Nutri-Cal to raise the blood sugar quickly or coma and death will result. After giving the syrup you should see improvement and the pup should be alert in about 10 min. if not, repeat and give more syrup. If you see no signs of improvement and appears comatose rush to the nearest veterinarian office for glucose by injection or I.V. to save its life.
PREVENTING LOW BLOOD SUGAR IS THE BEST TREATMENT! Monitor gum color, body temperature (toy/teacups) under 2 pounds cannot properly maintain the correct temperature and frequently get chilled, especially if they haven't had enough to eat. Feel the ears, if the ears are warm you are ok, if ears are cold then the puppy is cold. If you are not sure put your finger in its mouth, it should be very warm, almost hot. If it isn't warm the pup with a towel or blanket out of the clothes dryer or a heating pad.
VERY TINY PUPPIES are best suited for someone who is home all day or can keep their pup with them the majority of the time making sure he or she is eating and kept warm. Toy/Teacups are not recommended for homes with small children or for families with large animals.
IF THE PUPPY IS OVER 3 LBS. OR 4 MONTHS OLD THERE IS LESS WORRY FOR LOW BLOOD SUGAR, BUT, STILL MUST BE WATCHED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE EATING AND DRINKING WATER.
Death due to Hypoglycemia is not covered in the puppy’s health warranty. Hypoglycemia is preventable!!!
Once you purchase a puppy you have 48 hours to take to your Veterinarian for a new puppy check up to activate your warranty. Notify us immediately of any problems.
Please read all pages of the website. Many questions can be answered here. Wither you get a puppy from us or somewhere else, there is a lot of useful information under 'purchasing your puppy'. My warranty and all terms and conditions are listed, please read them prior to purchase. They can be found on the top tabs/ more/ contracts.
Don't forget to make your Veterinarian appointment for your new puppy check up within 48 hours of purchase. Please use a private practice Veterinarian not Banfield Animal Hospital we do not support Banfield using them will void your warranty. (If you can't get an appointment within 48 hours, just let us know you need an extension). Please email or text us with the results of your First Well Puppy Check up. (Not a vaccination Appointment)
Do not give your new puppy any type of vaccinations the first 7 days, allow the puppy time to settle in, the added stress is not good for the puppy.
Please notify us at the first sign of ANY problems. Do NOT wait, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours to call us. Re-vaccination, additional de-worming, starting heartworm prevention, starting flea and tick prevention, should not be started the first Well Puppy Check up Appointment. This can wait 7-14 days until your next scheduled appointment. Doing so will void your warranty.
HYPOGLYCEMIA or low blood sugar is a common problem with all toy breed puppies. Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar, which is a condition in which there is a drastic, sudden drop in the level of blood sugar in the puppy. In small breed puppies from post-weaning to 4 months of age, the most common form of hypoglycemia is called Transient Juvenile Hypoglycemia: "Transient" because the symptoms can be reversed by eating. "Juvenile" because it is seen in young puppies. Veterinarians unfamiliar with toys often mis-diagnose the condition. As a toy puppy pet owner, it is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia and know how to treat it. Hypoglycemia is easily treatable in the early stages, but fatal if allowed to progress. Many puppies are lost needlessly to hypoglycemia because of inexperience on the part of their owner or veterinarian.
THE MOST IMPORTANT rule is to always have food and water available for your puppy at all times and be sure you actually see them eating. If your pup won't eat dry kibble dog food, then cooked hamburger or chicken breast, cut up in tiny pieces. You can hand feed it every 3-4 hours during the day if you are not sure whether it is eating at all with the mixture above......from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed. A high quality food is a must. Toy Breeds must replenish their energy more frequently than larger puppies. Hypoglycemia, sometimes called sugar shock, low blood sugar (as in a diabetic), is a condition where the blood sugar level drops to an extremely low level, usually due to lack of food, or by using up all stored energy without it being replenished(playing/running for extended periods of time, shivering out of nervousness or being chilled, stress, etc.) They can end up with hypoglycemia. Toys are prone to this because they have such tiny digestive systems and can only store a little bit of food (energy) in their bodies at one time. THEY MUST EAT!
IT IS ALWAYS easier to PREVENT hypoglycemia than treat it...always make sure your toy breed puppy is eating every 3-4 hours, even if only a small amount and even if you have to hand feed. Just having food available is not always good enough. Nutri-Cal (a low volume paste vitamin/mineral supplement for show, working, or dogs under stress) is highly recommended to feed 1-3 pea size globs 3-5 times a day - especially first thing in the morning and last thing before bedtime. If your toy puppy is handled a lot by other people or has a rousing/energetic time of play then give some Nutri-Cal at playtime. When your toy puppy matures he or she may not need Nutri-Cal and should be able to go 3-5 hrs. Without eating if they are not having an active day. Keep it with you at all times.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA, your puppy may exhibit one or more of these signs. Listlessness, weakness, won't get up and play. The gums of a normal puppy will be bright reddish/pink just like human gums....gums that are pale in places or light pink means the blood sugar levels are dropping. If the gums are white...your pup needs quick attention to avoid a hypoglycemic coma. If they are white I recommend Karo syrup on the tongue 1 CC every 15 min. until the gums return to the normal pink color(3 CC's max in the first hour). Another sign that is usually seen is vomiting on an empty stomach (clear liquid or bile) or saliva (foamy at the mouth). If your pup has not eaten in a while give it food or waffle syrup immediately. Other signs are acting listless, walking unsteady, shakiness, falling over and in extreme cases laying on their side and unresponsive. This is extreme and you must pry their mouth open and give waffle syrup. Karo corn syrup, sugar water or Nutri-Cal to raise the blood sugar quickly or coma and death will result. After giving the syrup you should see improvement and the pup should be alert in about 10 min. if not, repeat and give more syrup. If you see no signs of improvement and appears comatose rush to the nearest veterinarian office for glucose by injection or I.V. to save its life.
PREVENTING LOW BLOOD SUGAR IS THE BEST TREATMENT! Monitor gum color, body temperature (toy/teacups) under 2 pounds cannot properly maintain the correct temperature and frequently get chilled, especially if they haven't had enough to eat. Feel the ears, if the ears are warm you are ok, if ears are cold then the puppy is cold. If you are not sure put your finger in its mouth, it should be very warm, almost hot. If it isn't warm the pup with a towel or blanket out of the clothes dryer or a heating pad.
VERY TINY PUPPIES are best suited for someone who is home all day or can keep their pup with them the majority of the time making sure he or she is eating and kept warm. Toy/Teacups are not recommended for homes with small children or for families with large animals.
IF THE PUPPY IS OVER 3 LBS. OR 4 MONTHS OLD THERE IS LESS WORRY FOR LOW BLOOD SUGAR, BUT, STILL MUST BE WATCHED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE EATING AND DRINKING WATER.
Death due to Hypoglycemia is not covered in the puppy’s health warranty. Hypoglycemia is preventable!!!