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Puppy Vaccines

May 31

Just like human babies and children, puppies need to be vaccinated against a few particularly dangerous diseases.  Our puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio will come with shot records, so that you know which ones they’ve already had and which ones they will still need to get. You can read more about this subject  here .

Vaccines help your puppy develop protective antibodies for fighting certain diseases.  Antibodies are produced by something called “B cells” and are disease-fighting proteins.  Antibodies are made when the body detects a “foreign” substance in the body like bacteria and viruses.  The antibodies then combine with other proteins called antigens to attack the foreign particles.

All puppies initially get protective antibodies before birth from their mother through the placenta.  After birth, puppies continue to get some antibodies from their mother’s colostrum or first milk.  This is pretty much the same as how it works for human babies.  If a puppy has a lot of maternal antibodies in their bodies, it can block the effectiveness of the vaccine.  This is one reason why there are so many booster vaccines given to puppies; it is to ensure that the vaccines actually work.  All our puppies, such as Yorkie puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, are current on the appropriate vaccines for their age.

When talking to your veterinarian about vaccines, you may hear core versus non-core vaccines.  This means that there are some vaccines that all puppies get and some that are only needed in certain areas or circumstances.  Core vaccines are usually:  Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, and Rabies.  Some non-core vaccines are:  Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Bordatella (Kennel Cough), and Lyme.  Your veterinarian will know if you are in an area where there is a higher risk of one of these diseases.  You may want some of these non-core vaccines if you’ll be traveling a lot or know you’ll be visiting an area with a higher risk of any of these diseases.  You may also want to include Bordatella if you know your puppy or dog will spend any time in a boarding or kennel facility.  All of our puppies, such as Morkie puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, include a list of the shots that they have already received to avoid restarting or over vaccinating your new puppy.

Like all medications and treatments for humans and animals, there can be some risks and side effects with vaccines.  Most side effects are of short duration and include pain and/or swelling around the injection site, low activity levels, or a mild fever.  A severe allergic reaction is possible but much less common, however, you should be aware of the signs as it can be fetal if not treated immediately.  Some dangerous allergy symptoms could be hives, facial swelling, and breathing problems.  If your puppy has any of these symptoms or any others that you are concerned about, call your vet right away.  These cases should be very rare as our puppies, such as Pug puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, have already had the first rounds of vaccines without problems.

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Puppy Potty Training Tips

May 29

Potty training your new puppy, perhaps one of our Yorkie Poo puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, can be a long and frustrating experience for new and old dog owners alike.  Some initial thoughts to keep in mind when starting house training:  it will take time and there will be accidents.  You’ll want to plan on having supplies on hand to clean up after accidents.  You’ll need to have some kind of enzyme cleaner to break down the bacteria in their urine and feces so that there isn’t a lingering scent that might encourage your puppy to return to the same spot.  Some useful non-chemical options are a mixture of vinegar and peroxide.

First let’s talk about some common mistakes that people make with new puppies such as our Havanese puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  Do not scold or punish your puppy for going inside the house.  They just don’t know any better, yet, and they have to go somewhere.  Another reason not to punish is that they may not understand why they are being punished.  This is particularly true if you haven’t caught them during the elimination.  Returning a puppy to the site of an accident and “rubbing their nose in it” will not encourage them not to eliminate there and will only confuse them.  A puppy will not associate a punishment with something they have already done; instead, they will associate it with whatever they were or are doing at the exact moment of the punishment.

However, there are things that you can do to encourage your puppy, such as a Malti Poo puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio to eliminate in the areas that you wish him use.  A dog will not generally choose to eliminate in their “den,” however, it takes a while for them to understand that the entire home is the den.  You will need to watch your puppy almost constantly to learn signs that he needs to eliminate.  Generally, puppies need to go shortly after eating, playing, and after a nap.  Having a set schedule for feeding will encourage your puppy’s body to have set times for eliminating.  Only feed at these times instead of leaving a bowl of food out all the time.  Also, limit water consumption close to your bed time to lessen the possibility that he or she will need to go in the middle of the night.

Always take your puppy out through the same door and to the same spot.  Do not play with your puppy before they go potty.  You want them to be focused on going potty.  Also, use the same words, such as, “puppy go potty,” “go potty,” etc., so that they make the appropriate associations.  It may also help to have a special treat that they only get when they go potty outside in the correct place.  Just remember to give the treat right away.  Don’t wait until you go back inside, or they will associate the treat with going inside.  Also, wait until they have finished eliminating to offer praise.  Puppies are easily excited and distracted, especially small puppies such as Shih Tzu puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  Offering praise before they are done may cause them to quit early and then finish later, somewhere inappropriate.

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Passive Potty Training: When You Can’t Be There All The Time

May 24

Many people will advise you to get an older, already housebroken dog, if  you can’t be on hand with a puppy, such as a Parti Morkie puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, at all times for at least 2 weeks.  If you can’t do this, there are other training methods that can be used so that you can still have a puppy, but they do tend to take longer.

Most importantly, do not allow your new puppy, such as a Cavalier Spaniel puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, full run of your home when no one is home to monitor them.  Not only will this make potty training more difficult, it can be very dangerous for your puppy and your stuff, as puppies will play with and chew on anything and everything that takes their fancy.  A small puppy could also get trapped somewhere.  And they will go potty wherever it is convenient at that time, which initially may be several places in the home.

One of the best ways to do this is to confine the puppy to a small area, such as a bathroom, kitchen, or exercise pen.  Not simply a crate as this is too small to allow for adequate exercise for extended periods of time.  You’ll want to use newspaper or puppy pads to cover the entire floor because at first, your puppy won’t have a preference for where he does his eliminating.  It may also be a bit messy at first as the puppy might play with the papers.

When confined to an area covered with the puppy papers, your puppy will start to develop a habit of going on the paper because that’s all there is to go on.  Eventually, your puppy will have a preference for a particular area to do his eliminating.  When you start to notice that he or she is only going in a certain area, and that the rest of the paper is staying clean, you can begin to reduce the amount of floor space that is being covered by papers.  Begin by removing the papers farthest from where the puppy is consistently eliminating.  Eventually, you’ll be able to only paper the area where he or she has been peeing.  After a while, start moving the papers to a spot of your choice, but only move the papers a little bit farther away each day.  If the puppy, like an English Bulldog puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, doesn’t go on the paper after you’ve moved it, you might be moving too fast.  In addition, it is not uncommon for there to be random setbacks, in which you have to return to papering large parts of the floor or even the whole floor again.  Be encouraged that your puppy has been making progress, and that he or she will continue to make progress.

As your puppy gets older and can hold it for longer periods of time, you can move them into a bigger room or even full access to the home, if you keep doors closed to areas that you know you don’t want them to be or that could be dangerous.  Keep the papers by the door that you use to take them outside when you are home.  Eventually, you’ll be able to safely remove the papers altogether.

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Crate Training Tips

May 21

When used correctly and humanely, crate training is wonderful for both you and your dog, as it has many benefits.  When bringing home a new puppy, such as a Yorkshire Terrier puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, starting them out with a crate gives them their own personal space, their very own “den.”  This gives a dog a sense of safety and security, which can help with issues of separation anxiety.  In order to create a secure, safe environment, you should never use the crate as a punishment.   It also provides a safe place for them to be when you are away from home so that they do not engage in destructive behavior or get into anything that could be dangerous for their health, such as ingesting chemicals or chewing on electrical wires.  It is great for housebreaking because dogs are less likely to eliminate in the place where they sleep.   In addition, it can be moved to different rooms and can also double as transportation during trips, which means that their safe and secure den goes with them everywhere.

There are a few things that are beneficial to have in or with the crate for your puppy, such as a Malti Poo puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio.  For starters, you’ll want your pet to have access to water if you’re going to be gone for more than two hours.  It’s best to use a special pet water bottle attached to the side of the crate to conserve space and so that your puppy can’t accidentally spill the water.  You’ll also want to put in some comfortable bedding, such as a towel, blanket, or a small doggie bed, if it doesn’t take up too much space.  Some pet stores even have specially designed bedding that is made for crate lining.  If your puppy likes to chew on the bedding, you may have to remove it until he’s past the chewing stage so that he can’t choke on small pieces that may get ripped off.  Make sure that he has access to and uses other chew toys and items, such as rawhide chews, Kongs, Billys, Tuffys, Nylabones, or other chew toys, instead of the bedding.

To encourage your pet to learn that his crate is his den, you may wish to feed him or her inside the crate.  If your puppy is reluctant to enter the crate to eat, you can try doing it in stages.  Start by placing the food just outside the crate, then just inside the crate, and then keep moving the bowl until it is at the back of the crate.  Another option is to randomly drop treats into the crate for your puppy to find.

When first starting crate training, it’s best to do it when you are actually around so that the puppy, such as a French Bulldog puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, gets used to you entering and leaving a room.  In addition, it won’t set up a signal that the crate means you are leaving, which can trigger an anxious response from your puppy.

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Your Puppy’s First Veterinary Exam

May 18

Now that you’ve got your new puppy, you’ll want to take him or her to the vet for the first time so that he or she can get acquainted with your selected vet, as well as, to make sure that your new puppy is as healthy as he or she should be.  Your new puppy’s first trip to your veterinarian is almost as much about educating you as examining the puppy. You’ll want to have a list of any questions or concerns that you might have.  You should also bring two things with your puppy to this first exam. One should be whatever health information the seller gave you, such as vaccine and worming records, which are included if you’ve bought a Maltese puppies for sale in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The second thing is less fun, but very important:  a fresh stool sample.  This is examined by the vet or other staff member for the presence of parasites, such as worms.

While answering your questions, your veterinarian will be checking out your puppy.  He or she should be doing the following things:

  • Weighing your puppy and checking temperature.  A normal temperature is 100 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.  The puppy’s pulse and breathing rate should also be checked.
  • Listening for heart and lung abnormalities and examining other internal organs by palpitating or feeling them.
  • Giving your puppy’s ears a look over to ensure they not only look right (formed correctly and no unusual discharge) but also smell right with no infections or parasites.
  • Checking the puppy’s genitals to ensure two testicles are present in males, and there’s no sign of discharge or infection in females.
  • Going over eyes, nose, skin, and the anal region to check for abnormal discharge or other signs of disease, infection, or parasites.
  • Opening the puppy’s mouth to see that teeth and gums are growing correctly, are clean, and the proper colors.

A puppy exam is often one of the best parts of a veterinarian’s job.   Your vet should try to keep it fun for your puppy, as well. Your vet should want to set up a positive relationship with your puppy, so that he or she accommodates being handled without fear or aggression. There are several very important things that you can do to assist in this learning process for any puppy, such as a Pomeranian puppies for sale in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Do not encourage shyness or aggression in your puppy by soothing her.   Project a positive attitude and be matter-of-fact in all of your puppy’s social interactions with the veterinarian as well as other people and animals in order to raise a confident, secure dog with proper manners.

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