What food is my puppy eating?
Excellent question! Your puppy will go home eating Royal Canin Puppy. They start this with us when they begin weening from mom. You can find it on Amazon, PetSmart, or most pet stores. It comes in xtra small or small bite sizes, either is fine! I recommend Elzie's as they get older, we will be switching to this entirely soon! Check it out on the Home Page.
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How can we connect while waiting?
8 weeks waiting for your special baby is difficult! Here at Passionate PomPoms we do our best to help families stay connected while they wait.
I will send pictures and videos weekly, but if you are missing your baby just message me and I will gladly send more. Connecting with you and helping the bond from an early start is something we are passionate about!
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Additionally, if you want to send a voice clip we can start playing your voice for your puppy well before you ever actually meet! Families have also sent in a toy with their "scent" so that puppies can get familiar with this before meeting!
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Will my puppy be potty trained?
Here at Passionate PomPoms we start the training for all puppies using a litter box! Much like a cat, they jump in, do their business and jump out!
Our goal is to reduce the amount of chemicals used and choose products best for our dogs. Puppy pads can be used as well, I always say do what's best for your family - but they will leave here familiar with the pine pellets in a small litter box!
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This always raises questions so be sure to check in with me if you have any!
Pellets can be found on Amazon, Tractor Supply, or pet stores!
When should my puppy have their first bath?
All puppies have their first bath before leaving Passionate PomPoms. We also trim their nails!
It's important to wait 2-3 weeks before fully submerging them for a second bath due to drying of their skin. If they are itchy you can add fish oil supplements to their food. Feel free to contact me about this!
How can we prepare for our puppy?
First I always recommend a small area blocked with a playpen of some kind. In this area offer your puppy their food, water, litter box and bed. This will be their "safe space". This will be similar to what they're used to here and I do my best to have them accustomed to being alone at night before going home.
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As you introduce them to your home just be aware they will get under your feet! I always advise that small children sit down while they play. Introduce one room at a time as they get used to your home.
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When should we schedule our first vet visit?
I ask that all Passionate PomPom family schedule their first visit with 72 hours of pick up. I do give a weekend grace period with this as well, of course. This just allows you to get a vet you trust, get established with your vet and prepare to schedule for their next shots.
What about their first shots?
Yes! All puppies leave up to date on shots/ dewormer. Your puppy will have their first car ride and vet visit with us here at Passionate PomPoms around 6-7 weeks. We schedule their visit which includes exam, first shots and staying up to date with dewormer. You will go home with all of this paperwork including detailed information of when their next shots are due!