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CARE OF YOUR PUPPY

**Your puppy is very much a baby, and requires that you treat him/her as such. She will require lots of cuddling and love to build a security base, which will then enable you to effectively train her to be the best companion for you and your family. Remember, she has been with her momma and siblings all of her life, and will miss them. Help her through it as you would a baby.

The importance of using ONLY positive reinforcement in her training, and helping her feel secure in your unconditional love, is the key to years of quality companionship.

Avoid harsh cleaners, especially floor cleaners and laundry detergents, since these are the ones your puppy will have the most exposure to. Also, pesticides around the house and in the yard can be fatal, so avoid at all costs.

Eating:

She should have 2-3 meals/day of fresh, grain-free, soft food. She is weaned into two daily meals of Science Diet for Puppies. I highly recommend keeping him/her on this, or a similar fresh, high protein diet. “The Forever Dog” is a great resource for health information as well as recipes. Since she is growing rapidly, gauge her amount by her hunger level, not necessarily by the amounts listed on the package. Not to worry, Havanese don’t tend to overeat, unless you feed unhealthy food. Part of our DNA panel includes the tendency to overeat, and our line does not have this.

Veterinary care:

Your baby has received 1 or 2 preventive doses of deworming, and her first Parvo/distemper shot. She will need 2 more, spaced 30-days apart.

I highly recommend a Parvo/Distemper or Parvo-only shot, as opposed to larger Combo shots. Any other shots should be given individually, and never on the same day. That way, If there is a reaction, you know what to avoid in the future. Additionally, most puppy diseases are relatively easy to treat, with the exception of Parvo. Be wary of any vet that recommends a Rabies vaccine prior to 9 months old. It is a very strong shot and cause reactions…even in puppies with good genetics.

Please take care to have regular parasite checks during semi-annual wellness checks, as the present of parasites can affect their growth and health, especially microscopic Giardia and Coccidia.

At the first sign of digestive issues, give Paxxaid twice a day, and if it doesn’t resolve, visit your veterinarian. Diarrhea is the first sign of many illnesses.

I highly recommend micro-chipping and we provide this option prior to adoption.

Dental care:

Make sure to brush your pup’s teeth at least once a week, daily is best, to ensure overall good health. If you wait until there is significant tooth decay, a vet can clean them , but it is a hard procedure and usually requires anesthetizing, which poses a significant risk to your pup.

Training:

Havanese are wonderful companions, and are very responsive to their families. That being said, I highly recommend securing a good trainer immediately upon adopting your pup, one that employs only positive reinforcement methods. It is important to teach you how to properly address negative puppy behaviors. This will ensure better companionship for both you and your pup!

AKC:
Your puppy’s litter has been registered with AKC. It is your responsibility to transfer the registration into your family's name.