Mix milk and water with wet puppy food to wean a tea cup Chihuahua puppy from its mother's milk.
Cute as buttons, teacup Chihuahuas are good dogs for those who do not have the space needed for large dogs, elderly people who do not have the physical ability to exercise large dogs, and individuals who simply want a dog they can pamper like an infant. Also called minis or tiny toys, teacup is a general term applied to the runts of toy dog litters. Knowing the special needs of a teacup Chihuahua will ensure that your pet lives a long and healthy life.
Instructions
1. Feed your new teacup Chihuahua puppy three to five times a day. Because of low muscle mass, teacup puppies and dogs are prone to hypoglycemia and require an adequate and regimented feeding schedule to keep up blood sugar levels. For each feeding, give a puppy that is under three months old a mash made of a 1/2-can of wet puppy food, a 1/2-cup of whole milk and a 1/2-cup of water. This soupy mix will help wean the puppy from its mother's milk.
2. Take your tea cup Chihuahua to the vet, starting at age five to six weeks, to begin a routine canine vaccination program.
3. Give your teacup Chihuahua frequent potty breaks. Teacups have small bladders and need to be taken to relieve themselves every two hours during the day.
4. Allow your teacup Chihuahua to nap without interruption. Sleeping is essential for restoring your dog's energy and your pet should not be disturbed or awoken while sleeping.
5. Dress the dog in a dog sweater when you take it out in cold weather conditions. Teacup Chihuahuas have little body fat and need extra protection as they are highly sensitive to low temperatures.
6. Bathe a teacup Chihuahua once a month with a gentle canine shampoo. Bathe the dog in a shallow sinkful of lukewarm water. Do not place the dog under heavy streams of running water, as this can frighten a teacup Chihuahua.
7. Start to reduce the milk and water and mix in dry puppy food as the puppy hits three months of age.
8. Brush the dog's teeth with canine toothpaste and a small-dog toothbrush once a week, starting at three months of age. Take it to the vet for an oral exam once a year. Teacup Chihuahuas have small mouths, making their teeth more compacted and prone to plaque, tartar and dental disease.
9. Gradually transition the food to dry, adult dog food after the dog is nine months old.
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