Vaccinations: I give vaccinations starting at 8 weeks of age unless they are really tiny then I wait until 10 weeks to start. I recommend giving vaccinations every 4 weeks. Please do not give their rabies vaccination at the same time as the puppy vaccines. This is to much for their little bodies. I would wait another 4 weeks before the rabies is given. Please do not take your new puppy to a park or other places where there are lots of animals until the puppy has been properly vaccinated. I also do not give the Lepto or Corona vaccine to the puppies. Google it and you will find more information. These vaccines are not needed and they can cause severe problems in your puppy.
I highly recommend Life Abundance food for you new puppy. Click on the info below for more information. This is currently what your new puppy is eating.
Housebreaking your new puppy: Housebreaking your new puppy takes lots of patience. You should start training your puppy as soon as you bring your new puppy home. They should be taken out immediately after each meal. A full stomach puts pressure on the colon and bladder.
Watch for signs of urination or defecation, such as turning in circles. Take your puppy out often. It is much harder to housebreak a puppy if he smells urine in places you do not wish him to relief himself. Using an exercise pen and crate or confining your puppy to a small part of the house that has easy clean up floors are some ways to ensure your puppy does not urinate all over your house.
There are many different ways you can housebreak your puppy. Whichever way you choose, it is important to understand your puppy, be patient and consistent in the method you choose. Make sure everyone who is involved in the housebreaking process is using the same method of training. Also give lots and lots of praise to your puppy.
Here are a couple of good places to get washable potty pads that hold up really well. http://www.personallypaws.com/
http://www.odcmerchandise.com/
Another option is the Potty Park
Nutrition: Should be a big part in raising your new puppy. Nuvet Plus is an all-natural immune system builder that is vital to the development of his immune system, especially during his first years, but nutritionally beneficial for life.
In addition to building his immunity it also helps him develop a healthy coat, fight off allergies, and prevent many of the health issues that are not covered by vaccines, thereby extending your dog’s longevity.
Be sure to order this supplement prior to receiving your pup.
NuVet Plus comes in a chewable wafer or powder form.
It is not available in stores and only available to the general public with the recommendation of an authorized pet professional. Click on this link for more information and ordering. www.hutsokmaltese.com/Nuvet.htm
NuVet Labs, Inc. will advise us when ordered.
It is important to know what can make your dog sick. Please watch out for these items that you will want to avoid feeding your dog.
Macadamia nuts - toxic even in very small amounts.
Garlic – can cause anemia if given in large quantities.
Onions
Chocolate and caffeine
Xylitol - a sugar substitute used in sugar-free gum (xylitol is also used mostly in cookies, candies, cupcakes and other sweets developed for people who have diabetes. Because of its bacteria-killing properties, it is put into some oral care products, including Tom's All Natural and Biotene toothpastes.)
Grapes and raisins
Potatoes (regular kind, not sweet potatoes), tomatoes, peppers (all kinds), and eggplant may aggravate arthritis pain, but are otherwise fine to feed.
RAWHIDES
This is just a caution on feeding your dog rawhides. There has been concern that pieces can potentially get lodged in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines, causing life-threatening digestive-tract obstruction.
MUSHROOMS
Many pet owners don't realize that some of the mushrooms that grow in their yard are toxic to dogs and can even be fatal. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can range from mild vomiting and diarrhea to severe digestive problems to complete liver failure. Always watch for mushrooms in areas where you walk your dogs or where they run and play. Whenever you find mushrooms in your yard, dig them up. Smashing or kicking them spreads the spores. You can "Google" mushroom poisoning in dogs and find the different types that are poisonous. I personally would just keep my dogs away from any mushrooms period.... Why take the chance.
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