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The First Few Nights With Your New Maltipoo
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of owning a new puppy, but there is a lot of responsibility and patience involved in settling your puppy into your home. This is her first time away from her momma and it’s a completely new world for her. Here are a few tips to help her settle in:
How to Register Your Maltipoo's Microchip
Our puppies arrive to you already microchipped, but you still need to register the microchip and enter your contact details so your information can be found in the event your pet gets lost.
Spaying/Neutering my Maltipoo
If you’ve just welcomed a new puppy into your life, you may have a lot of questions about the when’s and why’s about spaying or neutering. I can answer a few of those questions for you now.
How to Move With an Anxious Pet
Before you begin your moving process, there are several steps you can take to prevent stress for you and your pet. Tactics like touring the neighborhood beforehand and setting up your pets’ space in the house can make them familiar to your new space.
We're Here For You: What You Can Expect From Us During Covid-19
Due to these challenging circumstances surrounding Covid-19, I wanted to share our thoughts and how we are handling things to prioritize your health and the transportation of our puppies. We have been making an effort to routinely clean and sterilize our dogs and puppies living environment to keep things as germ free as possible.
Pet Allergies
Allergies are widespread and almost expected to have; they are the most common chronic condition in the world. Probably every one of us has at least one allergy.
All the Ways You Can Give Your Pets a Luxurious Life
If you have the means, you can show your pets some serious love with a luxurious life. No matter how you’d like to splurge on your furry friend, you can bet there’s someone who’s providing exactly what you need. As the options for pet luxury expand, chances are there are things you haven’t even thought of yet, but that will make Fido or Fifi feel like the royalty you know they are.
How Often Should I Walk My Puppy?
Having a puppy is a handful, and there’s lots of things that you need to know – especially when it comes to walking and exercising your puppy. In this article I’m not just going to tell you how often you need to walk your puppy, but also how long the walks should be depending on the age and breed of your puppy.
How to Shower Your Pets With Gifts Without Breaking Your Budget
It can seem like pet-related gifts get more and more extravagant every year, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw your budget out the window. It’s still possible to find fun, affordable gifts your furry, feathered or finned friend will love. Here’s how to do it.
How to Keep Your Maltipoo Home Germ-Free and Clean for Less
Your furry family member can make life so much better. If your dog loves to make messes in your home, though, you may feel like you’re constantly dealing with stress and extra expenses. Thankfully, cleaning up after your pup doesn’t have to be so costly or time-consuming
How to Calm a Hyper Maltipoo
If you have a hyper maltipoo and are looking for ways to calm your Maltipoo, this guide will give you some factors and tips on how to calm your maltipoo down.
Hypoglycemia in Maltipoo Puppies
Most people have not heard of puppies getting hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It is not very common, but does occasionally happen. It is more common in the toy and teacup breeds. That is why it is a good idea to keep a close eye on your new puppy until he/she matures and watch for signs of hypoglycemia.
When to Vaccinate Your Maltipoo Puppy
Vaccines are needed to protect dogs and puppies from becoming infected by diseases and viruses, such as parvovirus. Be sure to follow a good vaccination schedule. Too many vaccines at the same time or too close together can kill your puppy!
Maltese vs. Maltipoo
Let’s start with the obvious. The Maltese is a purebred dog and the Maltipoo is a hybrid dog. In order for a dog to be considered 'purebred' he must be a descendant of known purebreds of the same breed. Most purebred dogs are registered with a kennel club, but it is not required. The clubs were created to keep a guideline that dictates the expected size of the dog, coloring, ear set, tail set etc.. This helps keep a consistent appearance within the breed.
Maltipoo Safety Tips
All Maltipoo parents want what’s best for their puppies, but have you ever stopped to think about whether there were more precautions you could be taking to keep them safe? I have listed a few things you can do to make sure your Maltipoo is well taken care of and safe.
Maltipoo Lifespan
Although the average lifespan of all dogs is about 10 - 13 years. Smaller dogs, such as the Maltipoo tend to have a bit longer of a life of 12 to 16 years.
Best Toys for your Maltipoo
Think of your Maltipoo's toys as being tools. Each should serve a specific purpose. Depending on the age of your dog, a dog toy will be: a comforting item, a chewing object to help with teething, a focus item to prevent boredom, a soothing sense of security when left home alone or a way for you and your Maltipoo to bond.
Maltipoo Cleaning Tips
There are many factors to consider when keeping your Maltipoos skin and coat healthy. Minimize your maltipoo coat problems by getting to know your maltipoos needs. You can follow these basic guidelines:
House Training Your Maltipoo
Training can begin when you first bring your Maltipoo puppy home, usually between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks old. It usually takes 2 to 3 months for a puppy to be completely house trained. You should have reasonable expectations, take your Maltipoo outside frequently and reward them for their successes.