When
considering getting a teacup dog, most prospect owners are lured by the idea
that “smaller is cuter”. What they’re not told is that smaller also means more
delicate to care for.
These
tiny pooches – even when fully grown – weigh significantly less than the
standard weight for their breed, according to the American Kennel Club. The point iswhen buying a little pooch no matter if it’s a teacup Morkie or a
teacup Yorkshire terrier, keep in mind that the smaller the size, the more
susceptible it is to a plethora of health issues.
Keeping
that in mind maintaining the
health and well-being of your Teacup as a puppy is crucial. In some ways, it
could mitigate any health problems found in Teacup dog breeds. Here are
some essential things to remember when it comes to taking care of your lovely
Teacup puppy:
Feed your Teacup puppy
with the right food and nutrition: At this point, you Teacup puppy is
still in development, so it is necessary to ensure that its receives the right
kind of nourishments for its growing. Always consult with the Vets about the
diet of the Teacup puppy.
Makes sure that it gets
a proper rest: A Teacup puppy is
a very active dog and because of the intensity of its activities it needs some
sound sleep and rest. At most it requires 14 hours of rest and sleep. Playing
with your Teacup is fun and rewarding, but do not exceed for more than an hour
during its playtime. Remember a good rest is an essential part of your pup’s
good health.
Let your pup get
adjusted to its new surroundings: Newly bought Teacups pups
get disoriented by their new surrounding and the people in it. As a result, it
may experience stress and exhibit weird behavior. After a few days, it will act
normal. The internal stress that pup feels can be lethal since it causes
Hypoglycemia (see no.1 above) so observe carefully if the pup is getting too
stressed.
Give regular
vaccinations must to the Teacup puppy: Diseases or illness is always a
danger to Teacup pups, and the only way to avoid them is through vaccination.
Find a reputable veterinarian to do the vaccination. Vaccinating your pup can
reduce the number of health problems it will face.
Also
you have to keep in mind that the Teacup puppies depending on their breed, they
are very sensitive to the weather and that is why you see so many teacup dogs
with clothes, not only because they look cute it is because they get cold very
easy.
