How to Care for Newborn Yorkshire Terriers
- 1). Monitor the weight of your newborn Yorkshire Terrier. Puppies should double their weight in their 10th day of birth. Hydrate and feed the mother so she has enough fluids and nutrients to produce a milk supply for the newborn pups. Poor weight levels can be a result of poor nutrients, which can cause the puppy to be Hypoglycemic. Hypoglycemia causes weakness, weight loss and fainting and can be fatal if left untreated.
- 2). Offer your terrier puppy some dog toys, and leave a shallow dish of water when they are around three weeks old. Dog toys can be a good way to relieve irritated gums affected by teething.
- 3). Remove the whelp box door to let the terrier puppy explore and relieve themselves when the pup is about three weeks old. Set up a newspaper area twice the size of the whelp box as its area to eliminate feces and urine. Keep the whelp box smelling fresh. This will help the puppy distinguish his home from his bathroom area.
