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| Compliments of Bows and Toes Kennel Steve and Judy Epperson East Texas 903 852-2525 DEALING WITH STRESS |
| YOU ARE THE PROUD OWNER OF A NEW PET BABY WHICH NEEDS ALL THE TENDER LOVING CARE OF ANY NEW BABY.... TLC DOES NOT MEAN CONSTANT HANDLING, PETTING AND PLAYING WITH. PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE CAREFULLY AS IT WAS WRITTEN TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. |
| STRESS IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF ILLNESS AND DEATH TO NEWLY ACQUIRED PUPPIES!!! There are many sources of stress. Simply moving a puppy to a new home, holding him too much, contending with another pet, or being allowed too much playtime are just a few of the many sources of stress. A new puppy is nervous and excited because they are unfamiliar with their surroundings and their new families which causes a lot of stress. They are like babies who need regular scheduled time for eating, sleeping, drinking, going to potty and playing. A CRATE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM TO HAVE FOR A NEW PUPPY. It can be a carrier, a cage, a playpen or a small enclosed area in a quiet room of your home. The crate serves two purposes. It will housetrain your pet and it protects its health and well being while it grows. The crate provides a secure, comfortable place where it can rest, eat, drink and play at his own pace. The crate should be placed in an area where the termperature stays about the same all the time. Avoid areas that are drafty (cooling vents). Provide a comfortable bed in the crate since puppies sleep approximately 90% of the the time until they are older. They will need food and water available to them at all times whether they are in the crate or out of the crate for their playtime. This allows them to eat, rest and drink, as they need to so they can grow properly. Crating the puppy is not punishment, it is protection! It can in some cases save their life. AVOID EXCESSIVE HANDLING. Too much of this can add stress and overtire the puppy. A tired puppy will not eat; he only wants to sleep. Missing a meal can be a life threatening thing with a young, small puppy. It can lead to a condition called Hypoglycemia. A puppy can be played with for about 30 minutes at a time at first. Taking him out for his potty break should begin the playtime. This schedule for playing can be increased gradually, week by week, as the puppy grows older and becomes stronger. The rest time should remain the same. He needs at least 2 hours or more at a time in his crate, undisturbed, for rest. GIVING HIM THE QUIET TIME FOR REST IS A MUST! *The stress of moving a puppy can sometimes bring on illness. If you notice any sign of illness before or after the post examination by a vet, contact us immediately. Your puppy will come with detailed information for care. It covers most issues from bathing to skin issues. Please read all the information we send out with the puppy and go by it. There are some products we do not recommend until the puppy is over 6 months old and you need to know what they are. You will enjoy your puppy much more if you are well informed on its. care. |