Keep
your puppy in a smaller area at first so that he/she can find their food and water, become adapted to their new environment,
and this will also be beneficial in your house training process. I recommend getting a dog exercise pen and using that for
your puppy’s area for when he/she is out, and I recommend putting them in a pet taxi or small crate at nighttime when
you are in bed at least during your house breaking process.
Also,
you should puppy proof your home. Puppies love to find things to get into to chew on and eat.
Do
not allow you new puppy to jump off of furniture, beds, etc…. because his/her little bones are fragile and can break
easily!!!!!!!! Jumping off of things is not good for the Large breed puppy either, it can be very stressful on the Large Breed
puppies joints.
Your
new puppy will need to be groomed regularly. Take him/her to the groomer every 6-8 weeks for a haircut. Brush your puppy at
least once a week or more. Keep the hair pulled out of the ears and keep the ears clean. Go to my grooming page to learn more of their grooming requirements!
Feed
your puppy Eagle Pack Small and Medium Breed Puppy for your small breed puppy and Eagle Pack Large Breed Puppy for your large
breed puppy. If you wish to change from this food you will still have to mix it with the new brand that you choose decreasing
the amount of Eagle Pack in each day. If you abruptly change their food you could upset their digestive tract. I strongly
urge you not to change from Eagle Pack foods because they are by far the best dog food you can feed your beloved new family
member!!! Your new puppy should eat 3-4 times a day until the age of 6 months and then at the age of 6 months
you can reduce to 2 times a day. For the small breed puppies you may want to continue with the frequent small meals throughout
the day to help prevent hypoglycemia.
Your
puppy should be put on heartworm prevention, speak with your veterinarian about this.
You
will also have to control the fleas and ticks. You may wish to speak with your veterinarian about the options. I recommend
Frontline Plus.
Be
sure to continue with the vaccination and deworming schedule for your puppy, your veterinarian can tell you when your puppy
will be due for their next one.
Smaller
breeds can have hypoglycemia so keep a tube of Nutra Cal around to give your puppy if his/her sugar drops, if it does drop give it to them and
then call your veterinarian.
Your
puppy can stress out from the move so keep and eye on him/her for a little while at least until he/she becomes used to his/her
new environment.
Lastly but not least, Poodles are people dogs so your puppy will need lots of love
and attention, don’t leave it alone for long periods of time.
Please remember this is only a few care
instructions I strongly recommend that you look up as much information on the breed and how to care for them as you can, this
would be better for you and your puppy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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