Puppies need to be watched closely for the 1st few weeks.

You must make sure they’re eating well, running around, playing and sleeping.

Puppies, as I have said before, should sleep 80% of the time, but when they’re awake, they ought to be playing around.

With changes in temperature, air pollution and everyday stresses, it is imperative that you watch your puppy for signs of  coughing and/or nasal discharge.

Coughing and nasal discharge can be signs of kennel cough!

Kennel cough is like the croup in children, and is very common.

If you happen to notice coughing or nasal discharges, you will need to act immediately to take care of the situation! DO NOT WAIT!

Follow these directions exactly ad call your veterinarian or breeder immediately if you have any questions.

Directions for a Vaporizer:
1. Get a vaporizer (not a humidifier – it’s not the same thing) and Vicks Vapor Steam.

* Tip: If you don’t have a vaporizer, go to your nearest “super store” and purchase the cheapest one they have.

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One of the 1st things owners teach their puppies is not to “do their business” in the house.

One very effective method, the one used by most breeders and trainers, is crate training.

Not only can you house-train a puppy using a crate, when it is used correctly, the dog naturally learns to look upon it as its den.

The puppy will seek out the crate when it wishes to rest and not be disturbed.

The crate’s success as a house-training tool is simple:
Puppies will not soil their sleeping area if they can possibly avoid it, but remember, a puppy needs time to play.

Use the crate when you can’t watch your puppy, but don’t overuse it!

Crates come in different sizes and styles. Choose one that will be large enough for an adult dog of your puppy’s terrier breed to lie down, stand up and turn around in with ease.

Many breeders use fiberglass airline crates. Avoid those with zinc nuts and bolts; they can poison a dog if swallowed. Wire crates work well and are fairly portable.

Put the crate in a location close to other family members to lessen the puppy’s anxieties. Move the crate from the kitchen or family room to the bedroom at night, so your puppy will feel like a part of its new family.

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Terrier puppies like to eat things that are on the floor or in the grass…basically, anything they can get their mouths on. This can upset their tummies.

Also, over-handling your new puppy and feeding them from the table can cause them to vomit.

* If your puppy is NOT playful or if the vomiting continues for more than 24 Hours, you MUST contact your veterinarian or breeder IMMEDIATELY!

* Puppies are like newborn babies and can DEHYDRATE & DIE very quickly!!!

If your puppy starts vomiting and is still very active, then follow these directions exactly:

Directions for Puppies that are Vomiting:
1. Take away ALL food and water from your puppy! If you let your puppy continue to eat and drink, they will continue to vomit!

2. Do NOT give the puppy any food or water for 6 hrs. The stomach needs time to rest.

3. Buy Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate at the grocery store. This is the same medicine that we, as humans, take for vomiting.

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Diarrhea is common when puppies are first introduced into a new environment.

Things such as stress from changing homes, vaccinations, over handling and changing food can cause diarrhea in your new terrier pup.

* If your puppy is NOT playful or eating well, you must contact your veterinarian or breeder IMMEDIATELY!

If your puppy gets diarrhea and is still very active and eating well, the follow these directions:

Directions for Diarrhea in Your Puppy:
1. Buy Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate at any grocery store. This is the same medicine we, as humans, take for diarrhea.

2. Give the puppy 1 c.c. (1 c.c. = 1 ml; 5 ml = 1 tsp) every 6 hours. Be sure to give them 3 doses, even if their diarrhea stops after the 1st dose. it will help settle the puppy’s tummy completely.

* Tip: Dosage for Pepto-Bismol in dogs is 1 c.c. per 4 lbs of body weight. Therefore, as your puppy grows, you will need to increase the amount you give them.

Feeding Instructions While Your Terrier Puppy Has Diarrhea:
1. You need to buy fresh chicken livers, white rice and cottage cheese.

2. Boil the chicken liver in a small amount of water for 20-30 minutes, then let them cool for 15-20 minutes.

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