You and Your New Pup
From the First day home to long term care here is some info about caring for your new family member.
First Days Home
Your Pup will be ready to go home from 8 -12 weeks depending on the pup. All of our pups have had their first set of puppy vaccines and been fully checked out by our vet.
Older pups will continue to receive age appropriate puppy vaccinations until they go to new homes or are fully vaccinated.
Once home we require an establishing vet appointment within 5 weekdays of getting your pup. This not only will get your pup established with your vet but this also lets you get a second opinion on your pups health. Don't have a vet yet? If your in the Billings/Laurel are we highly recommend Dr. Broyles at Beartooth Vet.
Until your pup is fully vaccinated they are very susceptible to parvo which is life threatening for puppies. Pups should not be put down in public spaces or any place you are not sure unvaccinated animals have been.
As pups are not vaccinated until 8 week they are not fully potty trained when they go home. Pups are used to using puppy pads and can begin training at their new home in an enclosed yard. If you are unsure about how to start with potty training this method is a good place to start: https://www.levelupdogtraining.com/puppy-training-2/puppy-potty-training-planner/
It can take several days to weeks for your new pup to adjust during this time it is important to make sure they are eating and drinking enough as well as have a safe place they can be put when they are not actively with you.
Vet Care
The health and wellness of our pups is our top priority we work closely with our local vet to make sure our pups and parents are the healthiest they can be. Below you will find both our vet info and some veterinary care info.
Our Vet: Dr. Mark Broyles at Beartooth Veterinary Services Laurel, MT Phone 406-628-4309
General Veterinary Care:
Your pup has been dewormed prior to going to their new home speak with your vet to establish a deworming schedule.
We do not advise giving your pup the Lepto Vaccine. Lepto vaccines tends to have more adverse reactions including seizures and even death. Giving you pup this vaccine will void all health guarantees on your pup.
Trachea collapse is more common in small dogs when not properly cared for. We suggest using a harness to walk your dog this helps prevent collapse.
Feeding and Care
While your puppy is little we suggest either free feeding or 3-4 meals per day. Once your pup is full grown at about 6 months you can switch to feeding 1 or 2 times a day.
Our pups come home with the food they are used to eating to transfer them to a new food mix half of their old with half new until you are out of old food.
We feed a mix of different foods to our parents dogs and pups and highly recommend a grain free diet for your pups.
Treats are a great tool we give plenty of high protein meat based treats as well as the occasional dental treat.
Always be sure to leave our fresh clean water for your pups.
Other Helpful Info
Due to their coat type you pup will need extra grooming and care. Brush their coat often, a leave in conditioner or detangling spray can help.
Nails should also be trimmed often to help keep the quick back where it should be and help keep your dog used to nail trimmings. Playing with your pups feet and nails often as a pup will help them adjust.
What ever you expose your pup to early and often will determine what they are used to and tolerate. Pups are exposed to kids and other dogs with me but continued exposure will help them continue to be used to these things. Other things you may want to make sure to expose your new pups too include: Car rides, general grooming tools rubbing an electric toothbrush across their face can help with this! Kids of all ages, other animals you may have, leashed harnessed walks after they are fully vaccinated, vacuums and other cleaning tools that make noise, ect.
We are here every step of the way. If you have questions about your pup contact us.
Call or Text 406-698-3926. Email us at: Babyblueyorkies@gmail.com