*******Feeding instructions.
The warranty requires new owner to purchase all products discussed below and attach receipts to warranty.
IT IS NEW OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP ABREAST OF CURRENT PET FOOD RECALLS. SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN BE USED ARE BROILED CHICKEN, 4% COTTAGE CHEESE, YOGURT, OR CHEDDAR CHEESE.
THE LATEST INFORMATION RELAYS TO AVOID ALL PET FOODS WITH ANY BIPRODUCTS CONTAINED.
Please continue this excellent professional diet which the puppy has received here at MCK:
Royal Canin ‘BABYDOG 30” for the smaller puppies and ‘MINI PUPPY 33” for the little bigger puppies or little older puppies. CHECK OUT : www.royalcanin.com …if this page does not pop up…do a search for Royal Canin and when you access their site, you can enter your zip code to find the retailers closest to you.
MINI Babydog 30
Dog Food for Small-Breed Dogs (up to 20 lbs. at adulthood) from Weaning to 8 Weeks of Age
MINI Puppy 33
Dog Food for Small-Breed Dogs (up to 20 lbs. at adulthood) from 2 to 10 Months of Age
Free feed dry, ROYAL CANIN food. Leave dry morsels accessible to puppy at all times along with fresh water to drink. Leave ½ to 1 cup accessible at all times. This way, you can always measure to assess how much a puppy is actually consuming if it is ever an issue. Keep tract of how much the puppy consumes especially if the pup would seem uninterested in the feedings as described below. Do not to allow the puppy to go without nourishment for long enough periods that would cause a sudden drop in the blood sugar. Low blood sugar, “hypoglycemia”, is very seriously detrimental and could be fatal.
For smaller AND TEACUP puppies, grind up a bit of the dry morsels in a coffee grinder, (lightly sprinkle the ground food with powdered cow’s milk) then leave ¼ to ½ cup accessible at all times. This way, you can always measure to assess how much a puppy is actually consuming if it is ever an issue. Keep tract of how much the puppy consumes especially if the pup would seem uninterested in the feedings as described below.
PLEASE GIVE NEW FOOD AND FRESH WATER DAILY, AS THE PRACTICE OF ADDING TO THE UNUSED PORTION CAN LEAD TO GROWTH OF BACTERIA AND MOLDS WHICH CAN MAKE A PUPPY ILL QUICKLY. ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR BOWLS BEFORE ADDING FRESH SUPPLY.
*******Feeding Schedule:
Four times daily we recommend that you offer supplemental feedings. First, Soak ¼ cup dry Royal Canin puppy food in a small amount of water…just enough to soften the morsels. Add 2 tablespoons of any professional canned puppy food for flavoring…avoid any canned food that has soy as an ingredient. The puppies are use to “Triumph” puppy food here at MCK. If you can find this brand in your area…it is a perfect choice…IF NOT, USE PEDIGREE PUPPY GROUND in chicken or beef flavor. The puppy should eat this eagerly. OTHER SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN BE USED ARE BROILED CHICKEN, CHEDDAR CHEESE, and at last resort… an occasional treat of 4% COTTAGE CHEESE, OR YOGURT. Use the cottage cheese and yogurt in small amounts, at brief intervals only as needed …not routinely. Then offer the other choices of supplemental feedings as needed and only if puppy did not eat the wet food first and seems to still be hungry.
Remember, if you purchase the little “peel top” Pedigree select dinners or any brand that comes in chunk form, check to make sure you get ground for smaller puppies…if it is chunky…be sure to ground the contents to small, easy-to-chew consistency. Depending upon how much of the dry food the pup is consuming along with supplemental feedings will determine how much of the peel top portion the puppy will be interested in.
*******Remember…do not overfeed. NO TIGHTLY BULGING BELLIES.
It is better to offer frequent average feedings than to allow a puppy to gorge only to regurgitate it back. As pup grows...and has adjusted completely to the new home, work with your vet to begin a regimen of how much and how often to feed your puppy based on the pup’s weight, brand of food, and overall health and activity. Never give table scraps to a puppy that is adjusting to the new home…as this is likely to upset the tummy and cause further problems. Table scraps should be left for the cautious introduction of older canines. One treat we like is called: BILJAC Liver Treats.
NEVER GIVE CHOCOLATE, GRAPES, RAISINS, ONIONS, etc. to canines. New Owner is responsible for educating themselves concerning toxicity to human foods and keeping abreast of Pet Food Recalls.
Leave dry Royal Canin puppy food accessible at all times as instructed in detail above.
Provide accessible fresh water supply at all times as well.
TARGET FEEDINGS…
these are the specially prepared daily meals in addition to the dry morsels that are left accessible at all times for the puppy.
Mix ¼ cup of Royal Canin dry dog food with warm water (just enough to cover the dry food and allow the dry morsels to soften). Once the dry morsels are soft, add 2 TBS of Pedigree Puppy Ground canned dog food. Mix well.
Target Feed your new puppy 4 times daily.
• Morning
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bedtime
Purchase “Carn-A-Plex”… L-Carnitine.
(Can purchase online www.petedge.com or Petsmart.)
If you have trouble finding this product from a retailer, you have another option for purchase:
1-800-979-2869
Administer 1 ml for each 2.2 pounds of puppy… or … 0.5 ml for each 1.1 pound of puppy.
1 ml and 1 cc are equivalent and/or the same measurement.
Give twice daily:
• Morning
• Bedtime
Purchase “Nutrical or Nutristat”
(Can purchase online www.petedge.com or Petsmart.)
to have on hand and administer as instructed. If you are feeding as instructed and administering Carn-a-Plex correctly, you probably will not have to administer this product. It is a high caloric / glucose supplement that is convenient to have on hand if the puppy would ever experience a sluggish episode where the blood sugar has dropped suddenly. However, with very tiny puppies or more timid puppies whose appetites may decrease while they are adjusting to the new home…this product may come in very handy…follow PRODUCT directions and tips below for these puppies.
Place a small amount on forefinger and place this amount in puppy’s mouth or draw it up in a syringe and administer per instructions on tube. If you suspect the puppy’s blood sugar to be low, administer immediately.
Administer small fingertip amount 3 times daily:
• Morning
• Mid afternoon
• Bedtime
• Other: anytime the puppy would be sluggish, or not have consumed adequate intake for any reason.
Keep Gatorade or Pedialyte on hand… for times the puppy would be in jeopardy of dehydration or experience vomiting or diarrhea. Administer in small, frequent amounts which puppy can tolerate.
By singing below, I understand and agree to follow MCK feeding instruction protocol and IF NOT FOLLOWED, I UNDERSTAND THIS WOULD VOID THE HEALTH WARRANTY FOR MY PUPPY.
Introduction of a new puppy into the new home is like bringing a new baby home. The process requires good planning and timing and further requires much active participation and assessment from the new owner. Once the puppy leaves MCK, it becomes the sole responsibility of the new owner. The most important areas of concern for the new puppy during the first few days, extending up to 6 months in the new home generally stem from the puppy’s nutritional and safety needs. The smaller the puppy…the closer evaluation and consistent care interaction is needed from the new owners. MCK must take this opportunity to remind new owners that puppies are a lifelong commitment but requires the most careful and astute observation of the new puppy’s condition and status especially during the first week at the new home. The most stressful time of a puppy’s life is at weaning and changing homes. The new owner’s presumed innocent, overlooked neglect can have detrimental consequences. Please read the following quide to aid in a smooth transition of the new puppy into your new home.
******* THE RESPOSIBILITY RESTS WITH THE NEW OWNER TO ENSURE THE PUPPY IS RECEIVING PROPER NOURISHMENT WITHIN THE NEW HOME AND MCK CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A PUPPY EXPERIENCING HYPOGLYCEMIA ONCE IT HAS LEFT MCK. TOTAL CARE OF THE NEW PUPPY BECOMES THE NEW OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY ONCE THE PUPPY LEAVES MCK. IF NEW OWNER THINKS PUPPY IS NOT EATING SUFFICIENTLY FOR ANY REASON, NEW OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BILL IMMEDIATELY. INFACT, ANY TIME… PRIOR TO THE PUPPY’S FIRST 2 DAY VET CHECK UP… NEW OWNER SHOULD CONTACT BILL IMMEDIATELY UPON IDENTIFYING ANY PROBLEM WITH THE PUPPY. ANY INJURY OR ILLNESS SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN IF BILL CAN NOT BE REACHED FOR SOME REASON.
Please purchase the Carn-A-Plex and “NUTRICAL or NUTRISTAT” and administer as instructed above.
The Carnaplex will help avoid hypoglycemic episodes and the Nutristat / Nutrical will help treat hypoglycemia should it occur. If the feeding instructions and Carnaplex protocol is followed, you may and hopefully will never need the Nutristat / Nutrical. Nutristat / Nutrical should be administered if the puppy is ever found with symptoms of “ LOW BLOOD SUGAR” at any time of day or night. Several signs that a puppy’s blood sugar level might be dropping is if it appears less active, sleepy, listless, shaky or nervous or just plain weak and hard to arouse.
Please be sure to read this information and take your Nutrical and water to the airport with you. Give the puppy some Nutrical and water to drink upon receiving the puppy at the airport.
Do not to allow the puppy to go without nourishment for long enough periods that would cause a sudden drop in the blood sugar. Low blood sugar, “hypoglycemia”, is very seriously detrimental and often can be FATAL. All puppies entering a new home and especially TEACUP SIZE PUPPIES SHOULD BE ACCESSED EVERY 2 HOURS FOR EVIDENCE OF PROPER INTAKE ( FOOD AND WATER). If you assess any puppy every 2 hours for proper nourishment, then the puppy should never get to this point of compromise. If you would suddenly find the puppy in this state, administer the Nutrical as directed…if you can not find your Nutrical for some reason, then glucose water, Gatorade or Corn Syrup would suffice until you get the puppy to the vet as soon as possible. DO NOT OVERDOSE WITH NUTRICAL OR ANY OTHER HIGH SUGAR CONTENT….AS THIS COULD CAUSE DIARRHEA AND TINY PUPPIES CAN BECOME DETRIMENTALLY DEHYDRATED VERY QUICKLY FROM EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA.
The best indicators of a puppy’s good health is for it to remain playful/active, happy, and have a healthy appetite. Firm stools are ideal. Stress from change of homes, diet, and many other factors can alter the stool consistency initially. If the stool changes to less than firm consistency…but the puppy remains playful with healthy appetite, then the puppy should not be at grave risk…but if you find the puppy to become less active with decrease of appetite or exhibits any other symptoms at all…you should get this evaluated promptly. Please call Bill for a quick reference of what actions to take if your puppy starts vomiting or having diarrhea. Remember to question Bill more about the following options: you can offer 1-2 TABLESPOONS OF PLAIN NONFAT YOGURT during bouts of GI UPSET. Most puppies will lick this right from the spoon. The yogurt gives extra calcium, protein and “good flora” needed for the puppy’s healthy GI SYSTEM. Yogurt also discourages stress related problems of the GI tract which could occur due to the stress of moving and should help to keep a firm stool and healthy appetite. Other food items which are helpful during times of stomach upset is Gatorade, small amounts of cooked rice or cooked chicken (ground up) or baby food in chicken flavor. Pepto Bismol commonly aids an upset stomach for the puppy also. REMEMBER: Diarrhea and Vomiting should be assessed promptly.
Puppy Care:
If for some unthinkable reason, your puppy would experience problems, please contact Bill immediately at 1-828-962-2542. If you can not reach Bill, contact Deborah at 1-828-728-2719.
Please allow for adequate periods of rest and play. Refrain from over-tiring the puppy. Refrain from an excess of play or handling by small children and / or adults...at least until the puppy settles into the new home and adjusts from the change in home. Refrain from too much exposure of areas where numerous animals may congregate...until all vaccinations are completed and puppy has ideal immunization.
*****HOUSETRAINING WEBSITE AND HOW PUPPY IS TRAINED NOW:
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/hsetrain.html#Hbp.
Here is what the puppy is use to here with us in regards to housetraining measures:
What many breeders may or may not tell you is that it is most important for you to choose the method that will work best for you, your lifestyle and routine.... and stick with that. My methods probably won't work for everyone etc. The other factor is that dogs are "territorial" and regardless of what I do here...you will probably find that when it enters the new home it will regress a little bit, but upon learning the new environment and assigning its territory...it will pick back up quickly. My method is much like crate training in that the pup is encouraged to leave its bed and not soil the living quarters...but it does not stay in the crate. Many reports I have gotten back, relays that the pup welcomes the crate as a secure zone, especially when entering the new home...until they get settled in well. In our home, the pups are in a large weaning pin where it and siblings can wean from the momma. It is totally open to view all around them...has vinyl coated wire where they potty and the waste drops totally away from the puppies to a pan that is cleaned and disinfected routinely. Then it has her bedding area where they play and sleep. We also have a chain link front yard that is secluded and they potty train in the same area...so they learn that area is for potty only. They also exercise in the yard. A few rules will help:
Take the pup to the assigned potty area at these target times:
1. Upon first glance which they see or hear you in the morning upon awakening.
2. Upon the first glance when you return home and they have not seen you for while...excitement encourages elimination.
3. After eating/ meals.
4. Every couple of hours during the day and last thing before bedtime. When they do a good job, praise them, reward with affection, and possibly a little treat etc.
If they are not interested, take them away from the area. They should learn this area is for potty only. Prevention is better than cure. By taking the puppy upon these target times...most likely, it will not have as many opportunities for accidents elsewhere and with the praise and reinforcement it gets...it will learn that certain behavior elicits praise and treats from you. So, What I have found is that you should select the option that most closely works for your life style, start those steps as soon as it comes to you and stick with them. Upon entering the new home is the perfect time to change the program because the pup is expecting everything to be different and is on alert and remembers even the little things. Consistency is the key...it will pick up on your routine quickly....IF YOU ARE CONSISTENT ...THE PUP LEARNS WHAT IS SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND OCCASIONS AND EXPECTS IT TOO.
Just make the choice that is right for you...it will be right for the puppy and both will be better equipped to adjust then.
The First Night Home:
The puppy is used to sleeping with several brothers and sisters, and they generally are most comfortable piled up against each other or actually on top of one another. For the puppy
to feel lonely and cry the first couple of nights is normal. When you are ready for bed, place rolled
newspaper or small rolled blankets in the puppy crate and set the crate on a sturdy chair or stool that is level with your bed. You can also include a small amount of food and water. When the puppy cries out, simply rollover and place your finger through the wire door, touching his nose. This should comfort the puppy.
*******Puppy Care:
If for some unthinkable reason, your puppy would arrive to the airport with obvious problems, please contact Bill immediately before you leave the airport 828-962-2542.
If you can not reach Bill, contact Deborah at 828-728-2719.
Please allow for adequate periods of rest and play. Refrain from over-tiring the puppy. Refrain from an excess of play or handling by small children and / or adults…at least until the puppy settles into the new home and adjusts from the change in home. Refrain from too much exposure of areas where numerous animals may congregate…until all vaccinations are completed and puppy has ideal immunization.
SAFETY PROOFING THE NEW HOME:BIGGEST DANGERS FOR PUPPIES:
Falling in swimming pools and drowning.
Drinking from bird baths, Koi Ponds, any kind of unclean stagnant type water can cause serious toxin levels to build up resulting in death.
Hypoglycemia blood sugar from lack of eating.
Being hit by a car.
Injury from the unsupervised play of children…or falling from furniture.
Keep the puppy under a "protected eye" 24 hours of each day.
A new puppy is curious, and that curiosity can get him into a lot trouble sometimes. A lot of dangerous or cherished items can seem like the most delicious treats to your new puppy, so you'll need to make his new home as safe as possible for those moments when your eyes are elsewhere. Puppies love to chew, and an electrical cord seems ideal for cutting baby teeth on. Make sure all cords are tucked out of sight, or blocked by something he can't get behind.
Moving on, we see drapery cords that he can get tangled in, trailing vines that he could use to
pull the whole plant over with, and somebody's left their marbles on the floor. It's a whole new world down here, and looking from above, we don't always see what needs to be saved from the puppy's teeth. Milk teeth are sharp and can bite through a cord in minutes, or cause irreparable damage to that pair of dress shoes over there. Keep all poisonous plants out of reach, or rather, all plants, just to be on the safe side. Keep all cleaners put away, and the doors to off-limits rooms closed. Puppy-proofing is very close to baby-proofing. If you approach it the same way, you'll do just fine.
“SHIPPING INFORMATION”
Priority shipping cost $300…but does include everything needed and required for shipping: 2yr warranty, vet certification (you get a copy of this), airline approved crate which is the appropriate size for crate training if you choose this option for housetraining, fleece blanket (when allowed) to lie on and extra nourishments placed inside the crate and we insure the flight as well. Some shippings to Canada may require additional shipping fees.
(WE DO NOT PROFIT FROM THIS AMOUNT)
We can ship anywhere in the continental
When the temperatures get too warm in order to fly with Delta First Pets from Charlotte Douglas International, then we switch over and drive 5 hours each way in order to fly with Continental Airlines from Raleigh Durham International …their protocols will not allow for last minute cancellations due to temperatures like MOST other airlines. We always fly our puppies via priority shipping and insure their flight for your total cost of puppy and shipping.
Not all planes are appropriate for pets. Pet planes have to be pressurized, larger jets. Priority shipping is required for our puppies but most MAJOR airports require pets to be picked up in the cargo section if pets arrive during operating hours. The puppy will fly just like humans do...in temperature controlled, air pressurized cabins. Food and water will be provided according to what federal mandates require.
It is becoming more difficult to actually secure "DIRECT" flights for pets, as less pet approved planes are scheduled due to fuel conservation efforts. We will always opt for direct flights when they are available...but will also strive to secure flight arrangements that are in the best interest of the pet travel experience. Many of our connecting flights will not force the puppy to travel any longer than a direct flight would require. We will never jeopardize the well being of our puppy for flights that are less than ideal. Pets can not fly on "EXPRESS" flights which are the smaller jets. Generally many pet appropriate planes only allow 2 pets per plane, then some carriers require those 2 pets to be of the same species...for example, 2 dogs or 2 cats or 2 birds, etc.
Most pet flights from the east coast will connect through
We work very closely with the airlines to select the very best flight arrangements for the puppy’s best interest along with attempting to coordinate the special interest needs of new owners. Rarely, factors out of our control can change plans at the last minute. These factors could include weather complications, mechanical problems of plane, operational problems at the airport etc…for example. Please know that we keep very close tabs on many factors that may influence your puppy’s flight. Changes which occur after the flight is prebooked would only include changes that are always out of our control and if changes would be necessary, we would notify new owner with that specific information as soon as we are aware of the need. We take our responsibility of protecting our puppies during the flight experience and all efforts invested by both parties re: ship day arrangements that have been made... very seriously. We will always do everything to avoid any unexpected changes of the flight plans. Breeder, of course, can not be held responsible for airline regulations, operational problems, weather, and various factors that are completely out of our control. We simply attempt to relay that we will do everything within our power to complete the ship arrangements as agreed upon by both parties, but, in the event of unanticipated problems, we will notify new owner of changes immediately as we become aware. Cancellations will be rebooked at MCK's VERY NEXT SHIP DATE.
Shipping fees include: Shipping cost, airline approved crate, transportation fees to drive to the airport and veterinarian certification/health certificate fee. Two puppies can usually ship for the price of one puppy plus any differences in the size of crate required vs. additional vet certification for the second puppy. All flights will be insured to protect the buyers’ investment.
The puppy becomes the new owner's responsibility once it is released into the possession of the receiving airline.
MCK will ship when weather is permitting as certain restrictions are federally enforced and mandated. Experience has helped us learn certain procedures which assist in the completion of prebooked flights with as little complications and disappointments arising as possible. We normally prefer to ship with Delta First Pets and if the weather is too hot- (which is above 75 degrees for most breeds and 70 degrees for snub-nosed breeds) or too cold- (which is normally anything below 30 degrees) we may have to drive 5 hours each way for arrangements with an airlines which does some special handling protocols allowing them to fly pets when other airlines refuse. The protocol which allows for this is in place to mandate how each airline transports the puppy from the actual airport building to the plane. We have no control over the Airline Temperature Restrictions, but we will utilize all expertise we have gained through many years of practice to help the mission of shipping complete successfully. We will be happy to discuss this in detail upon speaking with you.
We also do often meet folks in route with their puppy in order to avoid the shipping process if feasible (within a reasonable driving distance agreed upon by both parties).
Priority shipping does include everything needed and required for shipping: warranty, vet certification (you get a copy of this), airline approved crate which is the appropriate size for crate training if you choose this option for housetraining, blanket to lie on and nourishments placed inside the crate with her. Please note that regulations change often with the airlines and many times the blanket will be removed if soiled. Recently, the airlines has instructed us to freeze water in the water bowl...which will melt and drip down onto the bedding…so the blankets may or may not be there as they may be removed if soiled. We place newspapers on the bottom of the crate also to try and help absorb any liquid. We try to pre-book 7 days in advance so that you have a week to plan...we will work closely with the airlines to get the very best flight available for the puppy routing to the closest major airports to you. Then, we will email the flight instructions to you where it will be easy for you to print off and take with you. The instructions will be very complete and have pretty much any / all information that you might need for picking up your puppy at the airport.
The new owner always has the option of "CARRY ON". The new owner will be required to incur a $50 fee for a health certificate only if new owner can meet us at the airport during our next planned ship date. If MCK makes a special trip to the airport to meet new owner for purpose of carry on...there will be a $50 fee for health certificate and fee to cover our travel/fuel expense. Many times, some airlines do not require the vet certification for interstate transfers, but MCK requires a vet certification which allows the new owner to view that a licensed vet has deemed the puppy completely healthy prior to the puppy's airplane ride and change of new homes.
The carry on option allows the new owner to fly themselves into our closest major airport in order for both parties to meet at the airport and then new owner can personally escort the puppy back home. This option is especially useful when temperature restrictions are making arrangements into certain hot/cold regions VERY DIFFICULT. When CARRY ON is utilized NO TEMPERATURE RESTRICTIONS APPLY.
The puppy will actually travel back home in new owner’s possession. New owner can purchase their own airline approved crate or MCK will provide this service for you at cost. Carry on requires the new owner to purchase their own roundtrip airline ticket and coordinate your own personal flight arrangements to fly into the airport closet to MCK (Charlotte Douglas International ) at a time agreed upon by both parties. Be sure to allow enough connection time for us to meet at the airport, exchange the proper paperwork and then new owner and puppy can reconnect with the return flight.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to
email: ppassion@charter.net or preciouslittletreasures@charter.net
phone us: 1-828-962-2542 or 1-828-728-2719.