Dog Health Care Blog

Steve E Peters asked:




The smallest of the six distinct breeds of dogs that originated from Japan is the Shiba Inu dog. Originally bred for hunting, Shiba Inu dogs are very small yet agile creatures. It is their size that must truly be considered when it comes to caring for them. When Shiba Inu dogs are born, even more care should be taken as their general size is very tiny in nature. If you have smaller children who are not aware of their strength, you should supervise them when they are handing Shiba Inu puppies.

Proper care must be taken to assure the health and welling being of Shiba Inu dogs. This care should begin from the moment a Shiba Inu puppy is born. Apart from keeping an eye on children who are handling the puppies, an owner should also consider the room temperature and assure that the puppies are warm enough.

Three months after a Shiba Inu puppy is born, it is imperative that the puppy is seen by a vet.

A Shiba Inu puppy should have at least a minimum of two multivalent vaccinations. These vaccinations should include distemper and parvo. All breeds, including the Shiba Inu dog, are required by law to receive shots when they are over three months old. All Shiba Inu puppies should also receive a rabies vaccination.

Your personal Veterinarian may also require that your Shiba Inu dog receive additional vaccinations that aid in prevention of the Corona virus, Bordatella, and Lyme Disease.

Shiba Inu puppies should start receiving these vaccinations beginning after six weeks of birth. They should then begin receiving these vaccinations every three to four weeks. All general shots should be acquired by sixteen weeks of age.

Other basic care concerns that should be considered when it comes to your Shiba Inu dog is in providing it with a fair and balanced diet. This diet should not include table scraps which are generally bad for dogs. When deciding what type of food to serve your dog, you should contact your Veterinarian to learn proper feeding procedures and what type of food should be given to them. Good eating habits should begin early, and Shiba Inu puppies should be taught early on not to beg for table scraps.

Another concern when coming to the Shiba Inu dog breed is its shedding pattern. The Shiba Inu dog will begin shedding twice a year. The shedding of this breed can fill a grocery bag up with hair each day during the process. In order to assist in the shedding process and to keep your house free of unwanted dog hair, owners should brush their dogs coats on a regular basis. This should also be done daily to prevent unnecessary knotting of the coat.

For the most part Shiba Inu dogs do not require a great deal of bathing. Typically, you could wash a Shiba Inu puppy just four times a year during non-shedding times. Washing a Shiba Inu dog more than that can actually be bad for their skin.

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Chang Seward asked:




A Yorkshire terrier, commonly known as Yorkie is a good choice for any one who is keen to breed a bouncy and energetic small dog instead of a calm, lap dog. The Yorkie puppy care is similar to all other types of puppy care including that of Shih Tzu puppy care. Just like any other puppy, a Yorkie puppy also requires food, attention, water and a considerable amount of grooming. The Yorkie puppies have a lot of coats of hair and hence require extra amount of grooming than those of other toy breeds.

Yorkie Puppy Care and Training

Yorkie puppies, as a breed are very stubborn breed and there could be considerable difficulties while training them. You have to be very patient during training Yorkie puppies when they are extremely young because they are slow learners. Most Of the owners of the Yorkie breed dogs, when they train at home puppies aged 5-6 months have been successful. If the puppy eliminates in a wrong place at your home you should refrain from spanking your dog. You may scold him instead of beating him. Yorkie puppies are very keen to please the dog owners and they are wise enough to understand that you are angry when you scold them. If he eliminates in his litter box meant for that purpose you must reward him.

These puppies are highly energetic and anybody training them must have to pay extra attention. They normally spend more energy than what is required and hence it is very important to supply them with water constantly because they can get dehydrated very quickly. Further, it is essential that their blood sugar limit does not go below the minimum. This can be avoided by giving the Yorkie a small quantity of sweet water or syrup. If this does not solve the problem of low sugar, immediately take him to the veterinarian. Puppies when they become 12 weeks old do not get low blood sugar problems.

Since Yorkie puppies have long coats of hair they require daily grooming; Un-brushed coats tend to become matted. Care must be taken not to brush a dry coat of Yorkie puppies. Before brushing you could spray water or conditioner. You can ensure cleanliness of Yorkie puppies by brushing; however male puppies have to be washed with a damp cloth daily on the side of the body where they urinate.

You must make sure that the food given to Yorkie puppy for the first two weeks is the same as that recommended by the breeder. These puppies require food at least twice or thrice a day. Once the two weeks period is completed you could mix the recommended food with premium dry food. It is highly essential to feed your puppy with premium food without which he could have digestive problems.

Finally, you must understand that there is not much of a difference between Yorkie puppy care and other kinds of puppy care. A lot of love, affection, attention and maintenance are a must in the initial few weeks after which everything will fall into a comfortable routine. Initially you may feel that it is a lot of effort; however, after a few days you will get adjusted to this routine and your Yorkie will become a part of your family.

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