Question 1

Have had my puppy (Eve but since renamed Sami) for 4 days now.  She’s a Teddy Bear.  However, she’s not eating a lot and have tried different options.  First day she ate and every day since, she’s eating less and less.  Have tried Gerbers with Karo syrup and she takes only a couple of licks now.  Have tried the hard food sent with her.  I have to hand feed her.  This morning she would only eat 15 bites.  I have tried Cesar’s and she won’t eat that.  Also tried yogurt and only a couple of bites and now won’t eat that.  Did eat a couple of treats.  Taking minimal water now.  First 2 days she drank the water and she knows where the water dish is.  But yesterday and now today she’s not drinking much.  She has been pooping daily.  And she’s peeing regularly.  Still has lots of energy.  Likes playing with us, with her toys as well.  Am assuming puppies also go through teething as she is chewing her chew toys as well as other things.  We started giving her the preventative medications yesterday.  That’s another thing she hates.  She is so tiny and really wrestles in my husband’s stem as I try getting the syringe in her mouth.  Have asked others what I am doing wrong but everyone says “when she’s hungry she’ll eat”.  But when that occurs I have no idea.  So Dr Pup-do you have any other suggestions in terms of what I can feed her besides Gerbers; dry food; Cesars; mixing dry food with Cesars and yogurt?  Also, any other options for preventative meds in terms of making it not the torture it seems to be for her.  She’s so feisty and wiggly.  Plus she just s clamps her mouth shut.  Have seen the video and my husband does have his fingers on both sides of her mouth/jaw but it’s only when she yelps that I am able to get the syringe in her mouth.  Any suggestions I would appreciate.  Thanks

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

I do not know how much she weighs so predicting the amount she should eat is difficult.  As long as she feels good things may be okay.  Let's stop the medications for now.

Question 2

Can you take a small yorkie (2lbs) outside in the cold?

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

I am not sure what you mean about "cold" but if we are talking about normal winter temps of say in the upper 20's or above you can take the puppy out for brief periods of say 10 mins or so.   It is also a good time to get the puppy used to winter clothing like a sweater or coat, if frequent trips to frozen, snowy or icy conditions is necessary then booties are also helpful if the puppy will tolerate them.  A healthy puppy can withstand most of what you can and at the same time you start to get cold the puppy is also.

Question 3

My pomsky puppy is eight weeks old and i live in a apartment complex that is pretty populated with dogs we also have a lot of stray cats. Iâ€™ve had her for two days from the breeder and keep finding confusing opinions on this question. She has canine parvovirus,DA2PPV,and Bordetella vaccines should i be waiting until she finishes all vaccines before i take her outside to potty train her?! Iâ€™m having major issues with her clawing and ripping the puppy pads in her puppeepoopalace. And tips would be greatly appreciated.

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

You should avoid areas frequented by other dogs until she finishes her vaccines.

Question 4

Why does my new puppy pant all the time? Even when laying down she breathes like she is panting.

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

What is the temperature where he is?  What is his attitude otherwise?  Appetite?

Question 5

My puppy doesnâ€™t like /hates his create but I want to change this. How can I do so?

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

The only way past that is to leave him in there more and never go back unless he has been quiet at least 30 minutes

Question 6

We are in wisconsin in the summer, do we need to get our Havanese a lyme vaccination? I have read they can be sensitive to them. We are in Florida the rest of the year. She is only 6 mths old. We do use frontline.

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

I think Lyme vaccination is a good idea for any dog that will be outside.  If she hasn't ahac vaccinie reactions with her other shots I wouldn't worry although vaccine reactions can occur with any vaccine.  Take a look at the video "Vaccine Reactions"

Question 7

Rosie is a 4 month old frenchie. She knows to go outside but we want to put in a doggy door in the laundry room well away from the back door where she being let out now. Will that be hard to get her to go the the other side do the house?

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

We have never had much problem getting a puppy used to a doggy door.  It will probably help if you use a door in or near the laundry until you install the doggy door.  Most training tips suggest using treats to lure the dog through the door without flaps first and then incorporate the flaps.  I have always just pushed our puppies through the door with flaps and then call them back through with an inviting voice, it has never taken but a day or two.

Question 8

My puppy's eating has been strange lately. She isn't as interested in eating her food. She'll sniff it in her bowl and eat some then take a couple of minutes to eat it again. Then, she'll go away from it without finishing the whole thing. I'll grab some and put it in my hands for her to eat, and she eats it from them. She, however, isn't eating all of it like she did before in her bowl. What's wrong?

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

The list reasons for changes in appetite is actually endless but I can give you key observations and suggestions.  If she feels good otherwise you do not need to be worried but just watchful. Hand feeding is usually not a good idea at this age as she sees that as closer interaction with you and she might start to take advantage of that.  Her growth rate is starting to slow down so her overall consumption could slow also.  Many puppies that have been eating multiple meals per day will begin pick at meals sometimes or leave them out all together.  She is also at an age where early hormone production can begin to cause slight fluctuations in behavior and appetite even though she is probably at least a month away from coming into heat.  If you notice any other symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, coughing etc. let me or your vet know.  You also mentioned that she is scooting.  This can be a sign of anal gland impaction and or infection which will often affect appetite.  Take a look at the article on "Scooting" for additional information.

Question 9

If our new puppy is covered in pee of poop after being in his cage during the flight to us, should we clean him with the wet wipes or give him a bath when we get him home?

Dr. Rybka · Accepted Answer

Certainly a good bath is warranted.  Watch the video " my puppy got dirty"

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