3. Buy a puppy that has clear eyes, not cloudy.
4. A puppies belly should be in proportion to the rest of it's body......pot bellied is not a good thing.
5. Buy a puppy only if given a written health guarantee. Take it to the vet within the required time.
If you can't afford to go for an initial wellness exam then don't purchase a puppy!!! You can't afford it either.
6. Don't buy a puppy that you don't really want, hold out for exactly what you are looking for.
7. Male puppies will not hike their leg if you have them neutered at an early age.
8. Pay someone to help you potty train if you can't do it yourself, this will make you much happier in the long run.
9. Keep your puppy on a quality dog food to maintain a healthy immune system throughout it's life. We feed Nutro Max Puppy.
10. Do not take a new puppy out to the park, or shopping until it is older than 3 months & had all it's vaccinations.
11. Train your puppy to love it's crate this will make both of your lives more enjoyable.
12. Ask your breeder if your puppy will blow it's coat as a teenager. This means it will shed it's puppy hair, and may look like it is having
"a bad hair day" temporarily . Some breeds do this and it can be disturbing if you are not aware that it will happen.
13. Shipping is a safe mode of travel; most puppies tolerate it well.
14. HYPOGLYCEMIA......learn this word, and ask how to help prevent it from occuring. It means
Low Blood Sugar, and tiny breeds can die from it if they are not properly cared for. Ask for instructions, and
follow them. This is not a condition that is your breeders fault; it indicates that your puppy is not eating often
enough, and is not maintaining proper calorie intake. Tiny breeds must eat often, stay warm, get plenty of rest,
& have as little stress as possible during the first few weeks at it's new home. Keep honey on hand for
emergencies, and if you see that your puppy is just laying around and is not interested in eating or
drinking.......SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY!
15. Coccidiosis is a single celled protozoan that are commonly found in puppies & kittens, but they are not
visible to the naked eye. ALBON or SMZ are routinely prescribed for prevention and treatment. These protozoa
can develop into a problem during stressful periods, such as weaning, transport, and relocation, etc. These
problems will occur only if it goes undetected, and untreated for several days at which time it could be fatal due
to weakness, diarrhea, and dehydration. Some of the first signs that your puppy may have a problem with
coccidiosis is bloody stools, sleeping a lot, hot nose, pale gums, not interested in eating or drinking leading
up to dehydration & ultimately death. Coccidiosis is easily treated & prevented if you know what to look for
and what to do for it. Ask your breeder or your vet to provide you with at least 7 - 10 days worth of ALBON or
SMZ if you are getting a new puppy. Your puppies life could depend on it. Treatment should not cost an arm
and a leg; if it does....change doctors!
16. Before spending lots of money at a vet's office call your breeder and ask if the price is reasonable;
some vets will charge outrageous prices for their medicines or services. Prices do vary from vet to vet,
but their is a major difference between competitive, and rip off!
Read this carefully, your puppies life could depend on it.
2. Buy a puppy that has bright pink gums; this is an indication that the puppy is free of parasites or worms.
1. Buy a puppy that is clean and has a shiny coat, an indication of good health.
Thank You for taking time to read this!
What you need to Know, before buying a puppy.
