Kat's Pups
Puppy Care Tips
Puppy Care Tips
Your New Puppy - Puppy Care Tips
Things to do when you pick up your new puppy at the airport:
1. If your puppy seems fatigued or stressed from the trip, put 2 drops of honey on the tip of
your finger, and gently massage it into his gums. Do not give him more than 2 drops.
Another option, is to use Nutrical, which you can buy at a pet supply store. When you get the
pup to the car from the airport, you can give the pup a small amount of Nutrical (1/2") on your
finger, and gently place it on his tongue.
2. Offer him water after the flight. You can also use a syringe without a needle and gently squirt
a little drink into his mouth to make sure he receives a drink. This ensures he has fluids after his
trip.
3. Make sure he is not exposed to extended periods of hot temperatures. (Do not leave him in the
car, or in a hot room).
4. Make sure he is not exposed to extended periods of cold temperatures.
5. When you get home, give him some time to adjust to his new surroundings. You can expect him
to need a few days to acclimate to his new surroundings.
6. We feed Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy food. It is a good idea to keep him on this food, and
not change until he has had time to get settled into his new home. If you do change food, taper
off this one, and slowly introduce the other.
7. If possible, have food and water available at all times. Otherwise, offer him at least 4 small
meals a day. If he isn't eating, then you may need to coax him to eat. It is important that he eat
to keep his blood sugar stable. If he won't eat his dry food, a heaping teaspoonful of drained
canned water packed tuna or chicken on his dry food is also good to feed him. Remember he is a
baby, and he has had a long trip. He needs your help in adjusting to his new home.
8. Frequently offer him the chance to go to the bathroom. If he goes in the appropriate place,
praise him, but do not punish him for accidents, because he will not understand.
9. Make sure water is available at all times.
10. His crate is a great place for him to sleep at night and to take naps. keep it cozy with a
blanket, and keep water and food available with dishes that attach to the side of the crate at all
times.
11. Also available at pet stores are puppy pads for him to use for potty training, and little
portable fences. To help him learn to potty on the pad, place the fence around the pad and put
the puppy on the pad when it's time to potty. Eventually, you can remove the fence, and he will
go to the pad to potty on his own.
12. Inspect your home for anything that the puppy might not need to get into. Puppies go through
a period of teething and chewing, that can damage your property, and be hazardous to the puppy
as well. Electrical cords should be put out of his reach, or he should be carefully supervised
when he is not in his crate, so that he can't be hurt.
13) Keep the hair on the puppy's behind cut short to prevent skin irritation.
14) Should your puppy appear sick, listless, or have low energy, take him to the vet.
15. Your puppy is up to date on all shots and dewormings. Be sure and keep it that way. We will
send the puppy's records. Please take them to the vet with you.
Things to do when you pick up your new puppy at the airport:
1. If your puppy seems fatigued or stressed from the trip, put 2 drops of honey on the tip of
your finger, and gently massage it into his gums. Do not give him more than 2 drops.
Another option, is to use Nutrical, which you can buy at a pet supply store. When you get the
pup to the car from the airport, you can give the pup a small amount of Nutrical (1/2") on your
finger, and gently place it on his tongue.
2. Offer him water after the flight. You can also use a syringe without a needle and gently squirt
a little drink into his mouth to make sure he receives a drink. This ensures he has fluids after his
trip.
3. Make sure he is not exposed to extended periods of hot temperatures. (Do not leave him in the
car, or in a hot room).
4. Make sure he is not exposed to extended periods of cold temperatures.
5. When you get home, give him some time to adjust to his new surroundings. You can expect him
to need a few days to acclimate to his new surroundings.
6. We feed Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy food. It is a good idea to keep him on this food, and
not change until he has had time to get settled into his new home. If you do change food, taper
off this one, and slowly introduce the other.
7. If possible, have food and water available at all times. Otherwise, offer him at least 4 small
meals a day. If he isn't eating, then you may need to coax him to eat. It is important that he eat
to keep his blood sugar stable. If he won't eat his dry food, a heaping teaspoonful of drained
canned water packed tuna or chicken on his dry food is also good to feed him. Remember he is a
baby, and he has had a long trip. He needs your help in adjusting to his new home.
8. Frequently offer him the chance to go to the bathroom. If he goes in the appropriate place,
praise him, but do not punish him for accidents, because he will not understand.
9. Make sure water is available at all times.
10. His crate is a great place for him to sleep at night and to take naps. keep it cozy with a
blanket, and keep water and food available with dishes that attach to the side of the crate at all
times.
11. Also available at pet stores are puppy pads for him to use for potty training, and little
portable fences. To help him learn to potty on the pad, place the fence around the pad and put
the puppy on the pad when it's time to potty. Eventually, you can remove the fence, and he will
go to the pad to potty on his own.
12. Inspect your home for anything that the puppy might not need to get into. Puppies go through
a period of teething and chewing, that can damage your property, and be hazardous to the puppy
as well. Electrical cords should be put out of his reach, or he should be carefully supervised
when he is not in his crate, so that he can't be hurt.
13) Keep the hair on the puppy's behind cut short to prevent skin irritation.
14) Should your puppy appear sick, listless, or have low energy, take him to the vet.
15. Your puppy is up to date on all shots and dewormings. Be sure and keep it that way. We will
send the puppy's records. Please take them to the vet with you.
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