While searching for a reputable veterinarian, please make sure you get references. In my experience, not all vets have their priorities straight or are up to date on all the new vaccinations. Here are just a few tips that you may find useful. First, make sure that the vet is as good as he/she says they are by investigating the references to the extent. You will find that some vets are in it for the money instead of what is best for your pet. They will tell you that this or that is needed, when it may not be needed at all.
Second, ask as many people as you need to about this vet. Stay away from vets that want to push procedures on you that your pet may not need. If you don't feel comfortable with a vet, there is probably a good reason...go with your gut instinct. I have found in my years of owning pets and raising puppies that an older veterinarian is the best. A vet that has been in business for quite a few years is usually the best choice, they have their priorities right and are out for the good of your pet (s). In short...Be careful when choose a vet and good luck in your search.
LINKS FOR BREED INFORMATION:
Maltese: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maltese.htm
Maltipoo: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maltipoo.htm
Morkie / Yorktese: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/yorktese.htm
Pug: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pug.htm
Shih Tzu: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/shihtzu.htm
Standard Poodle: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/standardpoodle.htm
Toy Poodle: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/toypoodle.htm
Yorkshire Terrier: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/yorkshireterrier.htm
Yorki-poo: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/yorkipoo.htm
NEED HELP FINDING A NUTRITIONAL DIET FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY?
We highly recommend and use Purina Pro Plan Selects for puppies.
This is an excellent puppy food. This brand of puppy food can only be purchased thru PetSmart or Petco (or a similar pet supply company).
NEED HELP HOUSETRAINING / CRATE TRAINING?
TRY READING THESE SITES.
I use an
exercise pen (play pen) for house training. I find that the puppy doesn't stress
and house training goes just as fast with this method as it does with using a
crate. I also use a small ceramic bowl or small feeder and a 32 oz. water bottle
(the lick kind). This is a much cleaner method and no chance of running out of
food while no one is home. The exercise pen comes in a variety of heights and is
adjustable to a large variety of sizes...also it is for indoor / outdoor use,
folds down to a flat size which stores easily in a closet or under the bed. You
can purchase an exercise play pen at your local PetSmart or Petco pet supply
outlets. If you choose the traditional method of crate training, I recommend the
wire crates with the pull out pans. This allows the puppy to maintain a constant
temperature and for him / her to see what is going on around them.
To order the Exercise play pen for puppies, please
click on the link below. It will take you straight to the correct page www.petedge.com
.
NEED HELP WITH BATHING DECISIONS?
Here are a couple of items that I am currently using and highly
recommend.
Shampoos: (Double K)
Groomer's Edge Alpha White Shampoo.
(Double K ) Groomer's Edge
GrimeNator.
(Double K) Groomer's Edge Emerald
Black Shampoo.
(Double K) Groomer's Edge Hypo Plus
Shampoo.
# 1 Systems Professional Formula Whitening
Shampoo.
Flea Control Shampoos: Adam's Flea & Tick
Shampoo.
Conditioners: (Double K) Groomer's Edge Re-Fur-Bish
Conditioner.
These are the best shampoos that I have come across in a
long time that actually works as good as it says it is. These products can be
ordered at www.petedge.com
The link above is directly to the Double K Groomer's Edge products. I only recommend bathing a puppy / dog every 7-10 days. If you need to bathe earlier than that you can purchase a waterless shampoo spray from you local WalMart, PetSmart or Petco- that will work just as good as bathing, but won't dry out your pets skin.
HOME
REMEDIES THAT REALLY WORK!
Skunk
Remedy:
If you
pet gets sprayed by a skunk, don't freak. Just use these ingredients to
kill
that funky smell.
1 part
Baking soda.
1 part
Peroxide.
1 part
Ivory dish detergent.
Mix
these ingredients to make a shampoo type paste (not too thick or too thin).
Cover
your pet from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail. Let stand for 5 to 10
minutes.
Rinse.
Repeat as needed.
Bad breath, clean
mouth:
Place
1 (one) drop of Tea
Tree Oil in
the side of your pets mouth.
Caution-
Your pet WILL NOT like it!!! This disinfects the pets’ mouth, just like using
Listerine.
Need to kill fleas
and ticks, but don't want to use pesticides?
Use
this remedy and you won't have too.
Use
Ivory,
Dawn, Joy dish
detergents like a shampoo.
Wet
your pet thoroughly from tip of nose to tip of tail. Lather pet with Ivory,
Dawn
or Joy
detergent (don't hesitate to make the lather thick). Let pet stand for 5 to 10
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat as needed.
If
your pet experiences dry skin here is a home remedy that will really
help.
Use
Murphy's
Oil Soap
(wood soap) as a shampoo a couple times the first week for a pet that is
experiencing chronic dry skin and adjust as necessary from that point on. This
method will put oils back into your pets coat without causing further problems.
Murphy's is safe to use on a regular basis.
