puppyguide

:What you will need with you to pick puppy up from the airport:

Will need to show IDENTIFICATION to be able to pick puppy up from airport.

:Items to bring to the airport with you when picking up puppy:

:Puppy List if you are less than 45 minutes from the airport:

1: You may want to bring chicken but if you are very close you may also want to just wait till you get home to
serve chicken or chicken with white rice.

2: Puppy Pads for sure or Paper Towels one or two rolls.

3: Two blankets or sheets something to keep puppy warm and safe during ride home.

Puppy List if you are more than 45 minutes from the airport

1: Chicken or Chicken with White Rice (only WHITE RICE no no brown only WHITE), Clear Pedialyte, Two
bowls for food and drink.

2: Puppy Pads and roll of Paper Towels and Baby Wipes. Can place puppy pads on the seat of vehicle or
back of SUV or the floorboard of your vehicle for puppy to run around to play and use the restroom. Puppy
will let you know if they need to go to the restroom. Your puppy overall will love to lay on your neck or chest
or nestled comfortably beside you or on your lap when in the car. It's a good idea to have a puppy pad over
your chest or lap using the puppy pad like a baby bib just in case your puppy needs to relieve his or herself
before you can get to the puppy pad. If your puppy starts moving around a lot or whining then this is when
your puppy is talking to you saying I need to go to the restroom soon the higher the pitch of whining and
faster moving around the more urgent your puppy needs to go to the restroom. This is when you can place
puppy on the pad next to you on the seat or in the floorboard to use(not a must but a good idea to have a
pan of some kind when using the puppy pad on the floorboard). Puppy will use pad then want back up by
your neck on your chest or nestled as close as can safely be to their new family.

3: Two blankets or sheets or bedding of some kind to make sure puppy stays warm and safe during drive. If
your drive is far and puppy might be messy then you may want to bring two towels just in case you need to
wash his or her feet, face or bottom.

4: If your drive is far it's a good idea to bring face and finishing comb. This comb has teeth very close
together just like a flea comb. This will make removal of anything in your puppies hair a breeze. You may also
want to bring a small (kitten size) slicker brush or pin brush to fluff up your puppies hair. Need to be ULTRA
CAREFUL AROUND EYES.

:How to prepare chicken or chicken with white rice:

Puppies need food and drink available to them at all times 24/7

Only serve food COOL NEVER NEVER NEVER HOT

1: You can use a whole chicken or chicken breast or chicken livers or a whole turkey. Also taste great
mixed togehter.

2: NO SPICE..... In a big pan filled with water (either tap or bottled) boil chicken until done usually and hour
or an hour 1/2. Remove the chicken set aside to cool now add your white rice in the pan that you just
boiled your chicken in this way your rice will be boiled with the broth of the chicken (regular or instant will
be fine but the regular is 1st choice). When chicken cools then debone and tear or cut chicken into small
pieces. When rice is done then stir the chicken in with the rice. Before serving to puppy let food cool all the
way on a plate or bowl.
You will now have enough food to where you should not have to cook for a few days. With the remaining
food you can now take little freezer bags and store in the freezer and take out a couple bags a day in store
in refrigerator. Each day SERVE to your puppy COLD and while food is in the bowl during the day it will
become room temperature. NEVER serve hot. Puppy needs to have food available 24/7. If you feel your
puppy is overeating don't worry they will stop after a while but they are babies that are growing very fast
and need all the food and drink to be healthy.

:What other foods to serve and try when puppy will not Eat or drink anything:

Even if puppy is doing great and acting great if he or she has not started eating and drinking and using the
restroom after a couple hours of being home then you need to immediately get on FULL TIME MOTHER
MODE. This means every 30 minutes to an hour you need to use a syringe use your mouth or your voice
and all you can think of that is fun and loving to get puppy interested in eating and drinking. You or your
kids can have fun and put the food or drink in a pretty or favorite bowl (no plastic) and eat or drink out of it
together to get your puppy interested. It's important to remember that they came from having their mother
and siblings to eat and drink and use the restroom with every hour to hour 1/2. All three of these things are
very physically and socially important. Eating, drinking and using the restroom with their mother and
siblings has always been fun, loving, and delicious. You now are the mother and need to let your puppy
know what is safe and delicious to eat, drink and have fun with. Trust me these babies are smart and watch
every move you make. If you have their food in your mouth and you are eating it and if you are drinking
from the bowl or have the drink in your mouth then your actions show your puppy that mommy is eating and
drinking it so it must be good and safe. These babies love to love you and they come from a mom that has
used her mouth to share food and show love ever since he or she was born.

1: You will need syringes small medium and large if you are not able to get all three then for sure some
small syringes.

2: Nutrical or Nutristat or what brand you can find that is similar. This is a vitamin supplement that looks
like honey but will not choke puppy it melts very fast making it safe to give to puppy. Administer every 30
min to hour until he or she is eating and drinking on their own. Fill syringe full and give 1 inch several times
then again every 30 minutes to an 1 1/2 hours. Gently open mouth and put syringe toward the back of the
mouth and give a little at a time.

3: Pedialyte, using your syringe gently (without hurting puppies jaw) coming from the side of the mouth
giving access to the back part of the mouth ... gently insert between the teeth the syringe in the corner of
the mouth. This location help the puppy swallow. You can also gently place the syringe in the very front part
of the mouth below the nose between the teeth. Release slowly either between the front teeth or sometimes
they go ahead and open the teeth once you have the syringe up under lips and start releasing pedialyte.

4: Baby Food (chicken or turkey), Baby vienna sausages (chicken or turkey) ground turkey cooked with no
spice. Plain Yogurt (plain no flavor) or Cottage cheese they love to drink the liquid part. Goats milk in can
or fresh, Buttermilk, Clear Corn Syrup and Chicken Livers.

:Puppy Helathcare at your home:

Before puppy arrives already have a veterinarian that you know you can go to and depend on for the
healthcare for your puppy. Just like a human baby that is born healthy throughout his or her life they need to
go to the doctor for this or that. Same thing with a puppy they are healthy and yes they will need to have
doctor care to keep them healthy on and off throughout their life.

When your puppy arrives remember he or she is in a new environment yes they are excited and happy but
still this is stress Yes good stress but still stress.

Something to remember when you pick your puppy up at the airport. While in the car or moving around their
little bellies are all out of sorts (CAR SICKNESS). Once you get them home or if they are in the car or place
that is not moving then their bellies are more settled. Once you have your puppy at home or a place or in
car that is being still they will get over being car sick.

What to do if your puppy starts with any of the following:
Regurgitation, Vomiting, or Diarrhea.

1: If puppy is eating and drinking fast and happens to regurgitate the food and it looks whole when it comes
out then usually the puppy just ate and drank to fast. NOT TO WORRY.

2: Vomiting (throwing up) and diarrhea. If it's the first day you get your puppy and your puppy is acting happy
and excited and eating and drinking and showing that they really want to eat and drink but they just happen
to be vomiting or having diarrhea. This may just be from the puppy being in new environment plus trying to
get over car sickness. Puppy is doing great but you do need to go to the veterinarian to stop the vomiting or
diarrhea. If your veterinarian is closed then you can also use Pepto-Bismol and the new formulation of
Kaopectate for diarrhea. Call your veterinarian to ask for the right dosage for your puppy.
If he or she is vomiting more than once then you need to go to the veterinarian to stop the vomiting.

Treatment:
For dogs that have been vomiting only a short time, but have an appetite and are bright and alert,
symptomatic treatment for one to three days is usually very effective. Typically in mild cases, and injections
of medications can be given to help alleviate the vomiting. Owners should never withhold water or pedialyte
(clear) unless instructed to do so by the examining veterinarian. If the vomiting persists, or the animal is
visibly sick, the use of intravenous fluid therapy will correct and prevent further dehydration. Drugs also can
be given intravenously instead of orally.

Further treatment is based on finding and correcting the underlying cause of the vomiting. Different
conditions require specific treatments. A dog that swallowed a golf ball for example, needs to have the ball
removed surgically in order to stop the vomiting. A dog with parvovirus needs anti-vomiting medications,
antibiotics, antacids, and supportive care until the virus runs its course. The examining veterinarian will
determine the best treatment needed for the animal.

Prevention:
In many cases owners can prevent vomiting, often through common sense and precautionary measures.
Owners should take steps to secure all drugs and household poisons, strings and small toys that can be
swallowed, as well as trash and garbage. Dogs should be fed a consistent diet.

3: If your puppy is not happy, not moving not, not eating, not drinking, no signs of interest, no strength this is
when to get to the veterinarian immediately.

:Health Issues - Household Medications:
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Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs that we use are fine to use for both cats and dogs. However,
some drugs and medications that are safe for humans are extremely toxic to pets. All clients should check
with their veterinarian before administering any human prescription or over-the-counter medication to their
pet.

There are some medications that definitely should not be administered to pets. These medications can
cause serious problems as well as fatal reactions. The following incomplete list is just a small fraction of
medications that should not be given to your pet (unless advised by your veterinarian):

Emetics - Emetics are drugs that induce vomiting and are sometimes given to pets that have swallowed
poison. After the ingestion of certain poisons, it is not always recommended to induce vomiting. Always call
your veterinarian before administering an emetic.
Kaolin-Pectin Combinations - These are used to treat diarrhea. They have been proven to make no
difference in how fast diarrhea clears up. They are generally non-toxic, however pets do not appreciate the
taste.
Loperamide (Imodium A-D®) - Can be toxic to dogs, especially collies, and cats.
Phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax ®) - Has not been proven effective and has caused toxicity.
Phosphate enemas (Fleet Enema®) - Can be very toxic to cats. (anyway, can you imagine doing this to
your cat??)
Gatorade®, chicken broth, apple juice, and cola - Should NOT be given to dehydrated pets. They can
make the dehydration worse.
Ophthalmic Decongestants (Visine®, OcuClear®) - These can make a sore eye look better, but they don't
cure anything. They can hide symptoms and interfere with a diagnosis. These should only be administered
after consulting with your veterinarian.
Aspirin - Often prescribed and can be a good drug to use. If an inappropriate dose is administered, Aspirin
can cause bleeding ulcers in pets. If Aspirin is recommended, your veterinarian will also prescribe the
appropriate dose as well as the brand.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Excedrin ®) - NEVER use in cats. It could easily kill your cat. Consult your
veterinarian before using this medication in dogs.
Ibuprofin (Advil®, Motrin®) - There is a narrow margin of safety when using this drug in dogs. Side effects
are often very unpredictable. Ibuprofin is the drug that most is commonly reported to the National Animal
Poison Control Center as being toxic to dogs.
Naproxen (Aleve®) - Not much is known about this drug in pets, but there have been several reports of
toxicity.
Cough Syrups - Some are safe, but many have mixtures that are not suitable for dogs and cats. Always
consult your veterinarian before using any of them.
Benzocaine(Lanacane®, Solarcaine®) - These have caused toxic effects in both dogs and cats.
Methyl Salicylate ("Soothing ointments") - Especially toxic to cats.
Hydrogen Peroxide - When used on wounds, hydrogen peroxide is painful and causes tissue toxicity. The
bubbles are impressive but don't really do much.
These medications are absolutely not the entire list of potentially dangerous over-the-counter drugs. Before
administering any medication or drug to your pet, always consult your veterinarian. He or she is the expert
and knows what is best for your pet.