New Puppy

[UTUSN]

It's been a long time. When does the worming get done?---months? It's six weeks old and VERY tiny, might be a dachund.

[RubyDuby in GA]

1. A dachshund?????

I'm demanding pictures!!! please.......

Does it look spoiled? Like this:


Ruby (1991-2003)

[murielm99]

3. Awwww.

Now that is spoiled!

She must have given you such joy.

[UTUSN]

4. Is It or Isn't It? I Think So. A Pal Thinks It's a Chihuahua.

I don't see the bulging forehead or eyes of a Chihuahua.

What are dachund's traits. I gather getting spoiled is one of them.

[RubyDuby in GA]

6. It's definitely part dachshund

It's little face gives that away. And it's back paws. All dachshund's back paws are shaped like that. It looks like it's mother (assuming Mom was a doxie) was bred with a larger dog. The chest looks like my brothers Boxer. What other dogs have that kind of chest? A Dachshund's chest cavity is very distinct and dips down so low that it almost touches the ground.


WHAT AN ADORABLE BABY!!!!!!!!!

[UTUSN]

7. Yep, Did Some Fast Googling on the Two Breeds

and a site for Chihuahuas said that the curled tail is a marker for the Chi-------which this baby definitely does NOT have. Thanks.

[Maddy McCall]

2. You certainly can worm now.

But if I were you I would take the pup to the vet. He or she can do a fecal test to see if the pup even needs to be wormed. Chances are that the pup might be worm-free.

You need to start shots now, too.

[UTUSN]

5. Thanks. Will Do. n/t

[UTUSN]

8. Kick for Cuteness - and CatWoman Is Damned CUTE, Too ! n/t

[MissMarple]

9. So. You haven't taken her to the vet yet? tap... tap...tap...

Hmm...? :D

[welshTerrier2]

10. puppy tips ... a rambling ramble ...

six weeks is too young to be away from the mother ... 7 weeks is ideal ... or 8 weeks ... your pup will probably be fine but 6 weeks wouldn't be the best choice to make ...

job one: get to a vet ASAP ... the vet will do a thorough check-up and can also answer the million questions you should bring with you ... like what should i feed her, how much water, how often to feed, how much exercise, exposure to other dogs, vaccination program, next vet visit, book recommendations, etc ... make a list ...

our pup was wormed before we got her ...
do not expose your puppy to other dogs or doggie poop until she's had all her shots ... that means no walks in public areas ...
find a good pet store ... they came help with nail clipping and various grooming aids ... and leashes and collars too ...
we love a product called "Simple Solution" for cleaning up the inevitable messes ...
it's really important to get a good puppy book ...
a crate for sleeping is usually a good idea ...
never leave your pup unattended with her collar on (in the house)
you should find out what kind of puppy food she's been eating and not make any sudden changes in diet ...
we unplug all electrical devices (even now) when we go out ... well, any plugs that can be reached ... puppies are electrocuted all the time ...
stay away from rawhide chew toys ... no good for pups; no good for any dog ... check out nylabones (spelling ?)
our pup has had about 200 stuffed animals since we got her ... make sure there's nothing that can be swallowed ... if the stuffing starts coming out, get rid of it (or sew it up) ... the squeaky ones are really popular ...
we have coyotes where i live ... small dogs are easy targets ... keep your pup on a leash if you're walking in wooded areas and have this issue ...
we took our pup to puppy class at 3 months ... it's a great age to start training (even sooner on your own at home) ... another class at 9 months ... she's really well trained now ... not so much tricks but more that she's very responsive to what we ask of her ...
puppies need lots of sleep ...
decide on paper training or outdoor training ...
if you take your pup out a million times a day and reward her when she goes outside, she can be housebroken very quickly ...
pups usually need to go out very soon after eating and drinking ...
at some age (can't remember), we put our pup on FrontLine Plus (green liquid) for fleas and ticks ... she's also on a "heartworm" pill ... she gets these once a month all year round ... the meds can get a bit pricey ...
never hit your dog ...
be really careful with medications or that nasty stuff people keep under their sinks ... anti-freeze in the garage that leaks on the floor is really deadly ...
chocolate can kill a dog ...
we don't give our pup people food ... and she doesn't beg because of that ...
don't overdo the exercise with very young pups ...
we had our pup spayed at 6 months ...

OK ... that's enough ... it's mostly common sense stuff ... how about some pictures ...

enjoy your new pup ... there is no better living thing on the planet ...

[UTUSN]

11. Wow, THANKS for the Crash Course

I've had dogs all my life, with gaps, but the past 15 years have been with elderly babes, so it's an adjustment.

And to MissMarple (above),-------I'm getting to the vet ASAP, but the kid just came into my life and the weekend is intervening.

As for the six weeks thing, I fell in love with it at the flea market, and the thought that it would have a better life with me was the overwhelming impulse at the time, so I snatched it up.

The pic is in post #4.

[China_cat]

12. VET time.

Worming isn't the only thing it will need. Preliminary shots are necessary if you don't want to see the pup succumb to parvo.

I know it's not cheap but if you want to do the best by that little furball, get it to a vet.