| Bringing Home Your Biewer
A New Puppy As you may know, bringing home a puppy and introducing it to your family is an exciting, but anxious time for your new little one. Most puppies experience separation anxiety, and the symptoms can be moderate to severe. Some puppies will cry, stop eating, and shake until they are used to their new home and family. These are normal reactions to a new environment--don't be alarmed if your puppy is showing any of these symptoms. It is upsetting to see you little puppy show signs of stress, but you can help him adjust with a few easy precautions. Pretty soon, the stress will be a thing of the past for your baby, and you will see him more at ease in his new home. Just think of what if would be like for you to be torn from your family and put into a new situation--even animals feel the anxiety of separation. The good news is, usually it doesn't last long. Usually within 3 days your puppy will show signs of adjustment. Items You May Need For A New Puppy
If your puppy isn't eating and seems shaky, it is a sign of low blood sugar. It is very common for small breeds. Give it a spoonful of maple syrup and it will bring the blood sugar back to normal If you have other pets, especially dogs and cats, don't be alarmed at the interaction between your beloved pet and the new 'intruder'. It is completely normal for there to be friction between the resident pet and your new puppy. It can take a few days--to a couple weeks for them to completely accept this annoyance as a member of the family. You will want to be sure you are present at all times they are together. Let them sniff each other, and allow the pet to see your puppy without touching her. As the new puppy adjusts and becomes more assured it is a part of the home, your pet will begin to accept it. Just be patient, before you know it, they will be the best of friends
Puppy Quiet Time
A new puppy in a new environment needs lots of quiet and peace. Make sure your children do not bring all their friends over. Talk to your kids about keeping the their games and stereo music low. Keep puppy at home for the first few weeks. Gradually your puppy will adjust to your family and lifestyle. Picky Eating Tiny puppies eat like birds, you will need to pay close attention to how much the puppy eats. It is important that a new puppy is fed often, at least 3 times a day on a raw diet. Make sure the puppy has access to water at all times. Also you can offer the puppy ONE GERBER MEAT STICK --serve 2-3 times a day. (Throw away whatever damp food mixture puppy doesn't eat within 20 minutes.) Try soaking 2 tablespoons of Life's Abundance dog food in 2 tablespoons ESBILAC puppy milk. Only soak about 2 tablespoons of food at a time because you will need to throw any food that the puppy does not eat within 30 minutes. Use it alone or mush meat sticks/ cottage cheese/Gerber meats into it. Puppies tend to graze, so be sure to have food available for your puppy often! Some puppies overeat. So watch your puppy and if you notice he is gorging on his food, cut back the amounts of his servings. Toxic Plants Some plants are very dangerous to puppies, as they are toxic. Be sure you know what types of plants you have around your home and yard, check the library or internet for toxic or poisonous plants! Working Families For the first 2-4 weeks, you will need a reliable person to come in twice a day to play and feed the puppy. You may also consider buying TWO PUPPIES so they can entertain each other while you are away. Most dogs will adjust to the routine of the family it lives with, but puppies are like babies--they need lots of love and attention! Toddlers and Babies MUST be kept away from small puppies! Families with such young ones may decide to wait a year or two before buying a small breed puppy. If you decide to adopt a puppy with little ones around the house, please be mindful of how your children are handling the puppy. All it takes is one accident to cause permanent damage to a tiny baby. BE CAREFUL!! Kids Mishandling Puppies Many children are loving and careful. Holding a new pet is fine, but please teach your children not to carry puppies around. This can cause motion sickness, stomach upset, and loss of appetite. None of us would want to be constantly moving around--neither does your new baby! As mentioned before, puppies and kittens are very fragile, and easily dropped--BE CAREFUL! Rural Homes As we construct new homes, we are forcing wild animals from their land. It is not unusual today to find a bobcat, deer, or coyote in the backyard. Keep a close eye on your puppy -- not only rural areas hold these dangers anymore. Small breed dogs and cats can be carried away by hawks, coyotes and wild cats. |
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