Miss Squeaks Check List For A New Furbaby!

  

 I remember getting so excited to get my little 

Miss Mildred furbaby I thought I had everything

ready for her but I had  forgotten to get a few things.

Just simple things like her dog shampoo and nail clippers. We had a long drive home so I don't drive so my Monster tick the wheel and got us home safe and sound my oldest son Zachary came along for the drive too so we both got to nurse the new furbaby !

She was great in the car. Then once we got home I had a pen for her to be in while she was very small because Miss Mildred has many fur brothers and sisters and we wanted to keep her safe and allow all the other furbabys to be able to smell her and see her as some of the older furbabys don't like other dogs so I was wanting the first few days to go smoothly and to help them all to get to know the new furbaby.

We have had Miss Mildred for 5 months now and all the  furbabys get along really well yes sometimes little 

Miss Mildred gets a bit close to our 13 year old shitzu and he might give her a little warning nip but nothing to worry about they rarely fight. We look after my brothers dog when he worked away and he is a king charles cavalier and is only 1 month older then 

Miss Mildred but 20 times bigger I love watching the furbabys play together as its so cute seeing the 2 of 

them just being puppies and having fun. 

So here are a few things to consider before you go and get you new Furbaby.

1. Get an excellent veterinary

Ideally you would like to search out out which veterinary you intend on using before you get your puppy. ask your friends that are dog owners what veterinarians they suggest. If attainable, visit the clinic beforehand check around, look to see if the room clean, is the workers courteous and helpful? determine if the workplace hours can suit your schedule and if they handle emergencies after hours.

Many practices have multiple vets, it's best to stay with one veterinary who is aware of your pet well, therefore ask the workers if you may be ready to request a meeting with a particular doctor. selecting a vet could be a personal choice, try and find one that basically listens to you and thoughtfully answers your queries. If your 1st doctor makes you uncomfortable in any way keep trying till you discover one that's a decent fit  you and your puppy.

2. Money issues

Consider obtaining pet insurance for your furbaby. They can ease the price of veterinary care particularly if emergencies occur. Far too often new dog parents find themselves within the ER with an awfully sick puppy and inadequate funds.  Expect to pay many hundred dollars a year minimum for routine veterinary care and put aside one to two thousand bucks for emergencies.

3. Vaccinations

Newborn puppies don't have resistance at birth; they get antibodies from the mother that helps shield them from illness whereas their immune system develops. Vaccinations are a significant a part of your puppy’s veterinary care, it'll help stop serious illness. Vaccines are often core or non-core. Core vaccines are those that are recommended to be given to any or all furbabys. These embody vaccinations for distemper, adenovirus-2, canine parvovirus-2, and rabies. Non-core vaccines include leptospirosis, lyme disease and Bordetella for example and are counseled for dogs in specific geographic locations. Your doctor can re-examine the non-core vaccines that are recommended for your puppy, and also the vaccination schedule. several boosters are going to be necessary over the course of the first year so as to produce ideal immunity for your puppy.

4. Deworming

Many puppies have already got enteral parasites contracted from the mother before they are even born. so it's necessary to have your vet deworm your puppy often and perform fecal exams to make sure that treatment is complete. If left untreated enteral parasites like roundworms, tapeworms, whipworms and hookworms will cause anemia and weight loss which might be fatal. Common enteral parasites of dogs will cause issues in people additionally so not solely do they have an effect on your puppy’s health however yours as well and anyone that will be exposed to the puppy’s stool. Regular deworming and finding out when your puppy can go a long way in minimising zoonotic disease.

5. Heartworm

Another problematic worm is Dirofilaria immitis better referred to as the heartworm. not like the previous parasites this one lives among the vascular system and prefers the chambers of the guts. Dirofilaria is spread by numerous mosquitoes and is endemic throughout the world. With the gradual warming of our climate mosquitoes are staying active longer annually so year-round  heartworm prevention is usually recommended. The american Heartworm Society recommends that puppies begin on prevention no later than eight weeks of age.

6. Ectoparasites

As with heartworm, preventing flea and tick infestations is way easier than treating them. Your doctor incorporates a form of topical product that may be safely applied to puppies eight weeks and older. Keep your lawn short and keep your puppy out of bushes and woody areas. Treat the surroundings by laundry bedding often and vacuuming carpets to get rid of eggs and larvae.

7. Spay/Neuter

Spaying or sterilisation of your puppy provides various health advantages and will be considered if you're not planning on breeding your dog. Healthy puppies are often castrated  as young as eight weeks though some veterinarians opt to wait till 4-6 months of age. Fixing ought to be performed before the first heat once possible as a result of it'll nearly eliminate the danger of developing mammary cancer at a later age.

8. Diet and weight

Puppies eight weeks and older ought to be fed a top quality puppy food. Regular adult petfood won't give your puppy with the energy and calcium that your puppy’s growing body desires. Follow the label recommendations and your vet’s tips to see what quantity to feed your puppy. Ideally, puppies ought to be fed 3 to four time daily till they're a minimum of six months of age when you might decrease the feeding schedule to doubly daily is so desired. ask your doctor if your puppy is at a healthy weight.

9. Teething

Your puppy’s deciduous teeth can erupt between 3 to eight weeks old and around four to six months old these teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. the first teeth to get replaced are typically the central incisors. You'll understand once your puppy is teething because you'll notice increased manduction. it's vital to never leave your puppy unsupervised  and is doubly vital throughout development. Besides the overall destruction a teething puppy will cause they will often ingest objects that will cause obstruction or venomous things. Different hazards include teething on electrical cords which might result in fatal pulmonary edema. offer many toys for the development stage; there are specially designed toys for development puppies at major pet stores. teething typically last a couple of weeks to a month. it's necessary to have your doctor monitor the teeth as they come in generally typically deciduous teeth will be maintained which might cause issues down the road.

10. Puppy proofing

While it's vital to see your Furbaby Doctor frequently for eudaimonia you wish to avoid emergencies as much as attainable. Take glance around inspect your home to examine the potential hazards to an inquisitive puppy. think about toxins like household plants and cleaning prodoucts and keep them out of reach. Use baby gates to block off access to stairs to stop falls and to limit access to rooms that aren't “puppy safe” like the basement or workshop. little objects like change, jewelry, hair ties ought to also be kept out of reach lest they be swallowed. Take garbage out frequently and think about using garbage pails with serious lids that the puppy can’t open. screen off the fireplace if you have got one. once more the simplest way to keep your puppy out of bother is to never leave him unsupervised  and to use a crate once he can't be watched. 

Below are a few extra photos of Miss Mildred when she was just brought home look at her face just so very cute I just love my little chihuahua Miss Mildred!

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