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These tips are for the first
few months, to help your puppy adjust to their
new home:
1. Food
Due to their small size, a teacup puppy uses
much more energy than an average sized puppy.
Therefore a small quantity of food and water
should be available 3-4 times a day - morning,
lunch, dinner and evening.
Feed your puppy with the specialist food
provided by Teacups.co.uk for at least the first
month. If you would like to change brands we
recommend that you add just a little of the new
food to the old food and gradually switch over
to the new brand.
2. Home
For the first 6 months, keep the puppy
confined to one room, and never leave unattended
unless in a safe enclosed area i.e puppy
playpen.
Make sure you identity hazards by taking a pup's
eye view of the room. Are there any
electrical cords he/she could chew? All
potential hazards should be removed or securely
stored out of reach. A good rule to follow is
that anything that is not safe for a baby is not
safe for teacup/micro puppies.
Remember! Always ensure your puppy has 24 hour
access to food and water.
3. Exercise
Playtime helps you bond with your puppy and
is beneficial to its health! Let your puppy
determine how long you'll play, and stop when
he/she seems tired. Avoid over tiring your puppy
especially in the first 6 months. Make sure you
keep a firm grip whilst holding your puppy and
don't let small children touch/play
unsupervised. Also, never leave on high areas
unattended i.e chair, bed, sofa, or stairs etc;
4. Health
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is a common
problem that can effect small dog breeds usually
between the ages of 5-20 weeks. To prevent this,
your puppy must have small frequent meals (3-4
times daily) and plenty of rest. With every
puppy we supply our clients with a jar of pure
natural honey that is a quick fix for sugar. 1/6
of a teaspoon is recommended for after a hard
playtime or if he/she has been away from a food
source for a prolonged period of time. Limit use
of honey once a day do not exceed dosage.
Contact your local veterinarian immediately
should your puppy show any signs of weakness
through low blood sugar.
5. Veterinarian
Consult your local veterinarian through all of
your puppy's growth stages for advice on caring
for your new baby. |
