Teacup and Tiny Toy Poodle puppies (2 to 6 lbs adult size) require exrta care. They are the same as any other Poodles puppy, just smaller. They cannot eat as much per feeding so they must be fed more often in smaller potions 2 or 3 tablespoons per feeding. The tiny stomach is less than half the size of a golf ball, so that gives you an idea of the feeding portion size. I like to make sure they have food offered 3 to 4 times per day. Sometimes, we must entice puppies to eat. Softened puppy food soaked with hot water, top this meal with 1/2 teaspoon (.5cc) of Light Corn Syrup to avoid hypoglycemia at each feeding! They must eat! Only One missed meal and too much play can burn up the excess calories and set a sugar low/hypoglycemia into motion! They need to be confined in a small metal barred crate with bed, water always available, can slepp 22 out of 24 hours, especially need to be protected by being in the crate or small baby playpen if you have other thing to do or errands to run. They need to rest & be confined in about a 20" x 24" inc area with heating pad set on low or medium, room at 70 to 74 degrees. Any signs of hypoglycemia MUST BE TREATED IMMEDIATELY ! Be prepared in advance can save your baby!
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia:
Unstable in standing, falls over, weak, look of dullness in eyes, hair not smooth is abnormal & doesn't lay flat.
Anyone who has a Teacup Poodle needs Light Corn Syrup! Nutri-Cal contains a lot of sugar plus vitamins & minerals, it tastes great. The puppies look forward to Syrup as a treat.
Housing and Body Temperature:
A chrome bar creat (about 20"x24" or even a small children's playpen) works great for a long time. Because they are so small, they need to be kept warm, you can use a Heating Pad set on low in the summer, and on medium setting for the winter in a 70 to 74 degree room. Teacup Poodles do not carry a lot of body fat, so they can get chilled easily! Please DO NOT clipper cut the hair, a scissor trim will keep them in a nice 1/2 to 1 inch or so body cut until around 6 month or more of age depending on cold weather. You can always clipper up the face & under the tail for good hygiene & keep food from sticking to facial hair. To keep heat in cage, you can cover most of it, not all of it with a large towel or baby blanket which will keep drafts out and lower distractions to eat and rest. Avoid falls, NEVER place pup on sofa or chair and walk away to avoid broken bones in their trying to jump down.
Exercise:
Exercise your puppy for SHORT periods of time. Make sure they have eaten, gone poddy, and then gentle play for no more then 10 to 15 minutes at one session is best. Then back to the playpen or cage for water, food and rest! Teacup Poodles are NOT suited for homes with small, young children, as they can be easily hurt, dropped, or stepped on and should NEVER be left alone with them without constant supervision and with child sitting on the floor! Avoid them using stairs. You have a rae, tiny sweet dog now that needs your love, supervision, and protection as they are fragile, just like human babies. They are house and lap dogs! Do not allow them outside much less alone: BEWARE of Birds of prey, including Owle, who mistake these tinies as mice or rats for their food if ever outside which I do NOT recommend to avoid chills and these very fast birds, unless in your arms! Crate lines with Pee Pads for poddy training is easier. Do not allow pup to be with your other dog(s) untill full series of shots given to your puppy; do not take to any parks ( full of germs, virus, bacteria from other dogs that can stay in the grass from many month if not years, examle: catching deadly parvos).
