Talk to your vet about what kinds of puppy chow to purchase. They may have suggestions based on your puppy’s specific breed. The label of your chosen food should have feeding instructions that let you know how much a puppy should get each day, but also be sure to discuss this with your veterinarian.
Provide a comfortable bed for teacup puppies. After playing with your puppy, place it in its bed. Leave the puppy alone and let it rest for a few hours. Teacup puppies need about 14 hours of sleep a day. Limit playtime to hour long sessions to keep your puppy rested.
As teacup puppies are small, carefully choose the size of the water bowl. Make sure it’s short enough that your puppy can drink from it.
If a teacup puppy engages in bad behavior, simply say “No” firmly and then ignore the behavior until it stops. If you are consistent, your teacup puppy will eventually learn which behaviors are inappropriate. You should not scold, yell at, or isolate a teacup puppy as punishment. This is ineffective and will only create stress.
Longhaired puppies should be brushed as their hair becomes tangled with a slick brush and tangles can be worked out with a wide-toothed metal dog comb. You should also carefully clip out any matted fur during the brushing process. Plan for regular, professional groomings during the life of your longhaired teacup puppy. Short haired puppies only need a light brushing on occasion.
If you found your puppy at an animal shelter, there is an increased risk of worms. It’s important to bring a stool sample to your vet to check.
Your vet may suggest special food or treats. Your vet may also want you to brush your teacup puppy’s teeth regularly.
Be careful about letting the puppy jump off beds or couches since it is possible for them to break their legs this way. Provide them with a step of some kind or just place them on the ground.
It may be a bad idea to get a teacup puppy if you have very young children.
