If your puppy is being shipped…
1.) Call your airport on arrival day to ensure the flight is on schedule and also to request
exact directions for where in the airport to pick him up. Arrive early –Puppy will want out of his kennel to give you kisses as soon as possible.
2.) Things to take to the airport with you:
Please plan to bring an extra towel and maybe some baby wipes with you in case your puppy couldn't wait to go to the bathroom on the way to you.
Be sure to take your photo ID and flight airbill number, as you will be required to show proof of identity to claim your puppy. Your ID must match the name shipped to
The crate (pet taxi) will be "zip tied" closed. You may need a small knife or fingernail clippers to open the crate.
You may want to bring a leash and/or collar with you when you pick the puppy up. Please be careful where you put your puppy on the ground for a while because you wouldn't want to expose them to the diseases, etc. that could be outside the airport, and other public places.
Please read up on the care of your puppy before he/she arrives so you will be ready. It is a big responsibility, like having a new addition to your family.
Give him about 1/2 cc of Nutri cal orally ( high energy vitamin attached in puppy pack inside the crate.
3.) When your puppy arrives, the shot record and registration will be in the puppy pack in the crate under the towel.
4)***Please call me and let me know that Puppy has arrived safely and is in your care.
Phone numbers cell 580-212-6975
5.) It is very important to gently introduce your baby to family members and her/his new environment. Provide some down time and allow your puppy to get acquainted with new faces and new places at his/her own speed.
6.) Limiting over handling, visitors, and outings the first few weeks after arrival is very important. Although your puppy has had the first shots, they are not fully protected from Parvo, Distemper, ect until the pup has had their 12 week and 16 week shot. Limit playtime so that the puppy is resting or has quiet time. Puppies are like babies—they need time to rest and recharge and a lot of TLC.
7.) Providing access to food and water 24/7 is a must for your new puppy at first. If puppy won't eat the dry Royal Canin Babydog 30, mix a little of the Ceasers canned food with the dry food. They love this. Keep water and dry food out all the time in an area he can find it easily..
Energy is stored in the liver and tiny puppies have super tiny livers! Therefore, they need the opportunity to eat frequently in order to restore their energy and to prevent low blood sugar, (hypoglycemia). Give puppy Nutrical orally every 6 hours (follow the instruction on the envelope included with the puppy) for the first week to keep sugar levels up. See web site for important information on preventing and recognizing symptoms of hypoglycemia. IF YOUR PUPPY DOES NOT EAT –CALL ME., 580-212-6975 PUPPY MUST EAT OR HYPOGLYCEMIA WILL OCCUR AND CAN RESULT IN DEATH.
8.) Consider arranging your schedule to allow for some extra free time for the first few days after the puppy arrives. This is a period of adjustment for the puppy and you will want to be with your baby to be sure they eats and to get a good start on house training.
9) Due to the stress of travel and the transition to their new home our vet recommends that you wait 7 days before taking your baby to the vets office.
10) Remember, you can call us if you have any questions about your new puppy's care 24/7.
Please send pictures and updates on how your puppy is doing . We love to keep in touch.
