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TINY BABY CARE
Teacup and Tiny Toy Poodle puppies (2 to 6 lbs adult size) require
extra care! They are the same as any other Poodle puppy, just smaller. They
cannot eat as much per feeding so they must be fed more often in smaller portions 2 or 3 tablespoons per feeding and
free fed. The tiny stomach is less than half the size of a golf ball, so that gives you an idea of the feeding portion
size. I like to make sure they have fresh food offered 3 to 4 times per day and free fed especially overnight,
fluffed with fork frequently to avoid drying out & add some warm water. Sometimes, we must entice puppies
to eat. I have found Caesar's Puppy food best. Softened puppy food soaked with hot water and 1/6 square of
Caesar's Puppy packaged dog food mashed with a fork, mixed in, and warmed; Top this meal with 1/2 teaspoon (.5cc)
of White Karo Syrup to avoid hypoglycemia at each feeding! They must EAT!
Only ONE missed meal and too much play can burn up the excess calories and set a sugar low/hypoglycemia into motion!
They need to be confined in a small metal barred crate with bed, food & water always available, can sleep 22 out of 24
hours, especially need to be protected by being in the crate or small baby playpen if you have other things to do or errands
to run. They need to rest & be confined in about a 20" x 24 inch area with heating pad set on low or medium,
food, and water, room at 70 to 74 degrees. Any signs of hypoglycemia MUST BE TREATED IMMEDIATELY!
Be prepared in ADVANCE can save your baby! SYMPTOMS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA:
Unstable in standing, falls over, weak, look of dullness in eyes, hair not smooth is abnormal & doesn't lay flat. Anyone who has a Teacup Poodle needs White Karo Syrup (best), a syringe, and eye dropper! Nutri-Cal
contains a lot of sugar plus vitamins & minerals, it tastes great, but easily causes diarrhea, Dyne is far
superior available in canine catalogs and stores like Petsmart! If not eating or barely eating, use "DYNE",
far superior than Nutri-Cal! The puppies look forward to Karo & Dyne as a treat. Feed Dyne
directly by syringe if off feed. With thumb & index finger, you can tell if not eating or if full using this between
end of rib cage to tail to measure stomach. Needs Karo particularly at bedtime & first thing in morning, also
if too much play or stress! This keeps the sugar level up. Pediolyte as drinking water helps reduce the likelihood
of diarrhea, keeps your puppy well hydrated. By adding the Karo to puppy’s water
keeps the sugar level constant (about 1/2 cup in 32 ounces of water, shake well). At 5
to 6 months you can gradually wean pup off the Karo syrup. Housing and
Body Temperature: A chrome bar crate (about 20 x 24” or even a small play pen (children’s))
works great for a long time. Because they are so small, they need to be kept warm, you can use a Heating Pad set on low in
summer, and on medium setting for winter in a 70 to 74 degree room. Teacup Poodles do not carry a lot of body fat, so they
can get chilled easily! Please DO NOT clipper cut the hair, a scissor trim will keep them in a nice 1/2 to 1 inch or
so body cut until around 6 months or more of age depending on cold weather. You can always clipper up the face &
under the tail for good hygiene & to keep food from sticking to facial hair. To keep heat in cage, you can cover most
of it, not all of it, with a large towel or baby blanket which will keep drafts out & lower distractions to eat
and rest. Raising it above the floor securely about 18” high on a small sturdy table also helps avoid drafts &
cold. Avoid falls, NEVER place pup on sofa or chair & walk away to avoid broken bones in their trying to jump
down. A chrome bar crate (about 20 x 24” or even a small play pen (children’s))
works great for a long time. Because they are so small, they need to be kept warm, you can use a Heating Pad set on low in
summer, and on medium setting for winter in a 70 to 74 degree room. Teacup Poodles do not carry a lot of body fat, so they
can get chilled easily! Please DO NOT clipper cut the hair, a scissor trim will keep them in a nice 1/2 to 1 inch or
so body cut until around 6 months or more of age depending on cold weather. You can always clipper up the face &
under the tail for good hygiene & to keep food from sticking to facial hair. To keep heat in cage, you can cover most
of it, not all of it, with a large towel or baby blanket which will keep drafts out & lower distractions to eat
and rest. Raising it above the floor securely about 18” high on a small sturdy table also helps avoid drafts &
cold. Avoid falls, NEVER place pup on sofa or chair & walk away to avoid broken bones in their trying to jump
down. Exercise your puppy for short periods of time. Make sure they
have eaten, gone poddy, and then gentle play for no more than 10 minutes at one session is best. Then back to the play
pen or cage for water, food, and rest! Teacup Poodles are NOT suited for homes with small, young children and should
never be left alone with them without constant supervision & with child sitting on floor!
Avoid them using stairs. You have a rare, tiny, sweet animal now that needs your love, supervision, and protection
as they are fragile, JUST LIKE HUMAN babies. They are HOUSE & lap dogs! Do not allow them outside much less
alone: BEWARE of Birds of Prey, including Owls, who mistake these tinies as mice or rats for their food if ever outside
which I do not recommend to avoid chills & these very fast
birds, unless in your arms! Crate lined with newspapers for poddy training is easiest. Do not allow pup to be with your other dog(s) until full series of shots
given to your puppy; do not take to any parks (full of germs, virus, bacteria from other dogs that can stay
in the grass for many months if not years, example: catching deadly parvos). Thank
you for reading my Teacup info; I hope it has helped answer your questions or helped your Teacup and Tiny Toy stay in excellent
condition. NV Tiny Poodles copyright 2009-2010 
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