SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOY BREED PUPPIES
As you know you have just purchased one of the smallest of the small. If you have purchased one of the extra-tiny or teacup babies, they are very similar to a premature baby. They are so fragile and so vulnerable that only constant, love and thorough care will enable them to live. This is the original contract to purchase the above described puppy. Furthermore, by your signature below, you are aware and accept all the terms and conditions herein set forth. Moreover this page will help the buyer of the above mentioned puppy to better care for their newly purchased pet.
1. The Buyer understands that the
puppy being purchased is an extremely fragile breed. Furthermore, the buyer
understands additional care will be needed to insure the health and well being
of said puppy. Without proper care this breed can suffer from Hypoglycemia,
dehydration, etc.
2. Feeding instructions. The puppy
is eating: Royal Canin - small Breed puppy dry food mixed with pedigree puppy
Feeding
Instructions: Mix both dry
and moist food . In about
90 days start feeding dry food only.
Make sure puppy has food and water
all of the time close to him/her.
Nutrical: It's a tube that looks
like toothpaste. Give twice a day after
meals, or in between meals. Finger
nail portion only. (This is just for
extra calories). Please don't give too
much, it can make then sick.
PLEASE make sure that the puppy
gets rest. Don't let him/her play too long for the first two weeks. Let them play for 15 minutes and then carry them or put them to
sleep. Minimize their activity level so
their blood sugar levels do not drop.
Leave them alone so they can eat.
3. We recommends
that Buyer DOES NOT depart from
this routine for at least one week from purchase.
4. Puppies are easily stressed by
excessive holding. Buyer should limit holding the puppy to 15 minutes per hour.
5. Keep puppy a clean, dry, and
warm place to sleep. Provide a heating pad, but keep the cord away from the
puppy.
6. In the event of death of puppy,
Buyer (at Buyer's expense) must provide me a letter stating
cause of death from attending Vet. Along with a copy of the autopsy report
and/or tissue studies conducted to determine the cause of death.
7. In the event of death to the
puppy, due to dehydration, starvation, malnutrition, or any other conditions
related to the fragile nature of the puppy, Buyer agrees that no refund of
purchase price or exchange of puppy will be forthcoming. Additionally, Buyer
agrees to hold us harmless for such. You
should have the following in your home at all times in case of an emergency.
1) Pedialyte ( clear)
2) Nutrical 3) Chicken or Turkey and Rice Baby
Food
4) Syringe 12 cc 5) Karo Syrup
If for any reason your puppy looks lethargic please do the following. a) Give your puppy two tablespoon of Karo Syrup and ten minutes after give 12 cc of baby food. Then 20 minutes later give 12 cc of baby food again. Try to have the puppy drink some water or Pedialyte. b ) Then continue every 4 hours, (even at night) to feed 24cc of baby food and nutrical after.
If
puppy ever looks lethargic, give it some nutrical on the
end of your finger (squeeze the tube and give the puppy about 1/2 inch
long amount) and 10 minutes after hand feed
the puppy with Chicken Baby Food . Call me
immediately.
Puppy registration papers will be mailed in about 60 days.
Hypoglycemia
Overview -
Hypoglycemia - a (low blood sugar) is a concern in toy breed puppies.
Ideally puppies should have 3 to 4 small meals throughout the day in order to
maintain a normal sugar level. Stress,
playing hard, or not eating for 6 to 12 hours can be enough to induce a
hypoglycemia incident.
Signs - Suddenly
become lethargic, seem weak, begin shaking or seem cold, or stumble, may be
experiencing hypoglycemia. Sometimes puppies with low blood sugar are also
depressed, and do not have much appetite.
Treatment -Your pet may be suffering from hypoglycemia,
initially treat it by giving it Nutrical, or a half-teaspoon of karo syrup . Then feed 5 minutes after chicken
baby food 12 cc that's almost a half a jar. Continue to do this every 4 hours
Prevention - The best way to handle Hypoglycemia is through prevention. Make sure your pup is not over stimulated. It may be necessary to virtually place food in puppy's mouth to get them to eat.
Your puppy may be nervous (the puppy is no longer experiencing familiar sights and sounds), this unsettling feeling will pass shortly. Nervousness or change of diet may cause diarrhea. If it last longer than two days, place call us.Not eating for the first hours can happen.