BLOG: YOUR PUPPY CARE, HEALTH AND NEEDS

Young Puppies and small breed puppies can stress when shipping or adjusting to new homes. Stress can also be caused by too much handling. Do not overtire your new puppy. You should not allow your puppy to run and play for periods longer than a few minutes at a time. The puppy needs quiet time to rest and eat. A playpen works well for this purpose. Water should be available AT ALL TIMES. Puppies eat […]

The American Shih Tzu Club has a very nice section on Health issues in Shih Tzu. Click below for more information. AMERICAN SHIH TZU CLUB HEALTH ISSUE PAGE HERNIAS An umbilical hernia is the most common type of hernia found in puppies and is not a medical condition or cause for immediate concern. A hernia is a protrusion or bulge of a part of the body tissue, fat, or an organ through an abnormal opening […]

Important- Do not take the puppy anywhere for at least a week other than the vet’s office. Let the puppy settle into his new home. Do not cause undue stress during transitioning. This includes over stimulation by children or other dogs. Puppy will visit the vet 1st week before leave home. Let the puppy settle in and rest! Your puppy food:Diamond Naturals Small Breed Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food Feeding your puppy 1⁄4 cup 3 times a […]