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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 Phone: 775-673-0400 copyright 2009-2011
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