How to Care for Toy Poodle Puppy

Poodles have a history dating back to at least the first century. They are commonly used as water dogs. The odd haircuts poodles are known for were originally meant to help these dogs swim better. Hair was left on the leg joints to protect them from the cold. According to Dog Breed Info Center, the three official poodle sizes include toy, miniature and standard. Poodles are known for their agility and are good retrievers. They are also good watchdogs and obedient. A puppy toy poodle needs attention and care to become a healthy adult.

Things You'll Need

  • High-protein puppy food
  • NUTRA-CAL
  • Honey or Karo syrup
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Instructions

    • 1
      Use high-protein puppy food.

      Feed your toy poodle puppy two times a day. Keep sufficient food available until the next feeding and then throw away any leftovers. Ensure that the food has a high protein content because toy poodles use a lot of energy. Provide clean water every day and never give your puppy milk.

    • 2

      Add one-half teaspoon of honey or Karo syrup to the water for approximately two weeks after first bringing the puppy home. This is needed because puppies can be overly stressed and have the potential for low blood sugar. Poodles by Design suggests giving the puppy NUTRA-CAL which provides additional calories to stabilize blood sugar. It is important to ensure the puppy eats within 16 hours or less. If not, the puppy may have a seizure. This can kill a toy poodle. If this does occur, slowly place one-half teaspoon of honey or Karo syrup into the puppy's mouth. If the puppy has not recovered within a few minutes, contact your veterinarian immediately. It is a good idea to contact the veterinarian even if the puppy seems fine after such an incident.

    • 3

      Get vaccinations as recommended by your veterinarian. Avoid taking your puppy where other animals are present, such as pet stores, until after the puppy is fully immunized. Typically, vaccinations are given every month until puppies are about 16 weeks old.

    • 4

      Until the puppy grows to a bigger size, it is best to keep it off of furniture. If the puppy does get on furniture, it may try to jump down, resulting in an injury.