QUOTE (TStang @ Jul 1 2009, 06:33 AM)
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Hi Everyone!
I found this site to learn about Maltese and found it very helpful and informative. Last night we brought home two little boys for our two boys who wanted a Maltese very badly for some time now. They are soooo excited!
The owner said she has fed the pups "a handful" of moistened Eukanuba puppy kibbles twice daily due to a work schedule. I would like to be more exact in measurements so that everyone in our family follows the same feeding pattern. We are home all day and think it best to go to 3 feedings a day until they are older.
I have looked for charts but can not find one. How much do you suggest in each feeding for 8 week old males that weigh approx 1 lb 12 oz?
Thanks so much![/B]
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I too cannot give you an answer to your measurement question, but I'm sure one of the
real breeders here will. However, I suspect you purchased your pups from a BYB since they are so young.
The recommended age is 12 weeks before pups are sent to their forever homes by all reputable breeders here in the USA. Also a dedicated breeder doesn't let a work schedule interfere with the pups - the pups are a real breeders priority. What method did you use to find these pups? Did you inquire about DNA testing, and the bloodlines of these pups BEFORE you committed to the purchase of two? What kind of health guarantee did you receive with the pups? A vet trip is essential ASAP. Also what are the ages of your boys? Usually breeders aren't inclined to adopt out their pups to homes with very small children b/c the pups are so small, and can easily get injured by being squeezed, or being fallen on.
Good luck with them, you're going to be kept very busy!
