West Highland Terrier Puppies - Lovable Pets in Town!

Taking Care of West Highland Terrier Puppies

Member of the terrier dog breeds, the West Highland white terrier was initially used for hunting due to his special tracking skills. The dog is often encountered when it comes to exhibitions and its origins are located in Scotland. Also, the breed is well known for representing the Black & White whiskey label and for its appearance in various dog foods commercials.

A short and concise description of the white terrier would look like this: a compact body; a slightly convex skull; small, alert ears; twinkling , dark eyes; deep chest; muscular legs; long tail; long hair, that is thick and silky, and of course, that is white colored.

When it comes to the temperament, the West Highland white terrier is very brave and lively, alert and easy to be trained and loves human company. If you love these animals, then you should learn more about how to take care of West Highland Terrier puppies, as they are more vulnerable than adults are.

First of all, the West Highland terrier pups always need to have fresh water at their disposal. If the puppies are 7 to 8 weeks old, then it is recommended that you feed them with dry food that is soaked in water (around 20 to 30 grains per meal, 3-4 times a day).

Also, you can add one tablespoon of canned food (chicken, lamb or veal) two times a day. The meat should be associated with rice, steamed vegetables, macaroni and cheese or sour cream. Do not give your West Highland terrier puppy raw meat, fresh milk, chocolate or spicy foods. Also, be careful when it comes to giving him chicken, turkey or fish bones.

It is not until 12 weeks old when the puppy can eat more kinds of food and dry food will not necessarily have to be dampened before. It is highly recommended that you teach your West Highland Terrier puppies from the beginning to use special places for toilet needs.

They will typically have to pee after waking up and after eating, so keep that in mind to know when to get them to their special place for 1 to 2 weeks. After this period, they will learn and go by themselves.

West Highland terrier pups will receive their first vaccine at 6 weeks old and the following vaccines will be administered every 2, 3 weeks until the fourth one. Disinfestations is done 7 days before vaccinations; it is not recommended to have your pups around other dogs until all vaccines are completed.

When it comes to their fur, the West Highland Terrier puppies should be brushed once a week and should not receive baths more often than once every 6, 8 weeks. This can either be done by dog cosmeticians, or by the owner. In case you bathe them at home, dilute the dog shampoo with a lot of water and take extra care to their mouth, eyes and ears.

Rinse them well with hot water and cover them with blankets so they won't get cold. Do not ever use the hair drier, as it can provoke burns and their skin is highly sensitive. Wash their paws with water and shampoo and wash their behind on daily basis.

Vitamin therapy for your West Highland Terrier puppies should be discussed with the vet, considering that vitamin can accelerate growth before the age of one year.

When it comes to teeth change, increased calcium intake is required, so you should add half a tablet of calcium per day. In case your puppy is depressed and is not interested in playing, eating and the nose is dry, ask the doctor's opinion right away.

Other than this, in time, you will learn what these beautiful puppies need when raising them. They usually get along well with their owners, and they often even have the same sleep ours as their human companions.

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