Bailey had her first vet appointment today. Overall it went well, they said she is pretty healthy, obviously a happy and loved little girl. Her weight is 7.5lbs. Her one problem is with her ears; she has quite the severe fungal ear infection, but they gave me some ointment to put in her ears twice a day that should clear it up within a week. She goes back for the rest of her needles next Friday, as there were two vaccines she is still too little for. She also had her flea, tick and worm medication, and I got a pill to give her in two weeks time as a booster.
The vet gave me some really good ideas for crate training to keep her content while in there - apparently the best treat ever is a kong filled with canned dog food and put in the freezer! Also, she recommended tiny bits of chicken hot dogs for a housetraining treat. Basically she said it's an awesome treat and smells great to the little puppy nose, but you only have to give her practically nothing and she'll think it's the greatest thing ever. The girls at the counter gave her a few bites of freeze dried chicken, which she went nuts over so much that of COURSE I just had to buy her a bag. Spoiled, I tell you!
She did really well and everyone just LOVED her there. Looks like the vet is one of her new favorite places! Tomorrow's adventure? Bath time!
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