Flight & general info
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Flight & general info
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Flight Information:
Because we can't simply mail your precious new puppy....
The cost of flying your puppy to your nearest airport is $250 (A couple states are a little higher, and if the puppy/crate is more than 25 lbs, the price can be a little more). This fee includes transport to the departure airport, airline-approved kennel crate, airfare and interstate health certificate. Firstly, the puppy's safety is of utmost importance! We will not fly a puppy until it has reached 8 weeks of age, and with many of the toy breeds it may be 9-11 weeks of age before they are ready for this journey. We will always take the puppy's health and well-being into consideration above all else. Likewise, there are times when weather dictates when these babies can be shipped. If the weather is too hot or too cold, a flight at a later date will have to be chosen. Puppies are remarkably resilient, and seem to do quite well on this new adventure.
We recommend that you bring the following with you, when picking up your new baby: an old towel, baby wipes or a moist washcloth in a baggie, bottled water and most importantly....warm and loving arms!! For our tiny toy sized babies, we ask that you also bring along some Nutri-cal (or equivalent hi-energy nutrient source) to give to the puppy when you pick it up at the airport.
To set up the flight, we will need from you: ** Your nearest airport, which has American Airlines service. We try to get the closest one for your convenience, but we choose a flight that is the safest for the puppy. ** The name(s) of who will be picking up the puppy (you will be asked for ID!) ** Your home address and a contact phone (cell especially so that you may be reached even if you are on the road) You should receive a confirmation from us, usually the day before the flight: ** Date of flight ** Your puppy's Airway Bill number (ticket) ** The flight numbers, departure & arrival times, the departure & arrival airports
Nutrition/Feeding We believe in providing our animals with the best nutrition for optimal health, strong immune systems and proper growth or maintenance. Each breed we raise has its own needs, and even some individuals within a breed may need a slightly different diet. We feed Royal Canin dry pet food (www.royalcanin.us). Royal Canin has researched not only the nutritional needs of a pet, but also factors such as digestive and growth-rate differences, tooth size, and jaw pressure. The large breed formulas have glucosamine for joint health. Toy breed foods are more densely packed with nutrients so that even the small appetites still receive good nutrition. Our toy breeds are started on Royal Canin Baby Dog 30. The tiny ones are kept on this past 8 weeks, and depending on weight, are then introduced to Mini Puppy 33. This is slightly higher in protein, as the growing puppy becomes more active. Our large breeds are started on Royal Canin Maxi Baby Dog 30. The things we add to this complete diet are: Canine Missing Link Supplement or Nupro supplement (both are dry "ground" mixtures that can be added onto the dry food) At times, we also add yogurt or cottage cheese. Yogurt provides extra calcium and also the "good bacteria" which aids digestion. Cottage cheese adds calcium and protein, in an easily digestible form. If you want to give your puppy an occasional egg, please cook it first (boiled or scrambled & microwaved or pan-fried). Raw eggs are NOT good for a puppy! Puppies should be fed 2-4 times per day. The smaller the puppy, the more frequent the feedings.
Toy Breed Info You will receive a 2-page guide that I have written to inform you of some of the special needs that a tiny toy puppy might have. I have included some information on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and signs to look for. Don't be frightened by this! I just want to let you know, in the very rare case that your puppy gets stressed and needs a nutritional boost!
Pet Supply websites:
www.petedge.com a great place to buy toys & treats, exercise pens, grooming supplies www.revivalanimal.com good vet supplies, flea/tick products, books www.jefferspet.com lots of things for pets and livestock, too
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