This series of emails shows how shipping effects our pups. It also is fun to hear about Munchkin as he grows up! This owner is very conscientious and so nice to keep me updated!

Munchkin was the pup of Noel and Magi.

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7/8/2009 AM

The whole process seems to have gone flawlessly! Munchkin is in Tip-
top condition! Clean as a whistle. Began eating as soon as he was on 
the bed with the door open. Then, he came out on his own. He had a 
completely normal poop as soon as he was in his exercise pen with his 
puppy pad. Has greeted everyone with kisses!

Now, to thank our Lord!! Kisses to your cutie from all of us and 
from Oliver, his lonely brother. Actually, Oliver has Noel, Magi 
 and Joy, so he is fine...

 

This is the crate that we prepared here in AZ. It was how Munchkin traveled to Michigan. I shred an entire roll of paper towels for his bed inside for traveling!

7/8/2009 PM

You betcha!

I'm thinking that he must have slept the whole way. He has been 
playing non-stop since he got here. Every so often he runs over and 
kisses me all over my face - then he goes back to playing. He has now 
peed - on the puppy pad, of course! He had a little cottage cheese 
for dinner. He also spent a little time in his front carrier 
exploring the back yard and watching Belle (the Boxer) playing 
Frisbee. He was quite interested in watching her play. So far, he 
hasn't napped once - but he is starting to slow down and to lay down 
on his side to play, with his eyes closed. awwww he just fell asleep!

7/9/2009

Munchkin is such a good little guy, and so smart! He slept in a crate 
next to my bed last night - and only whimpered a tiny bit when I 
first put him in. Then, he slept all night without a peep - so I 
slept well, too. After I got up he whimpered a little bit so I opened 
the door. He was hesitant at first to come out but as soon as he did 
I put him in the exercise pen. He immediately peed on the pad! Then, 
he wanted to play with me so we played for about half an hour, then 
he started looking at the pen a lot so I put him in there and he 
immediately pooped on the pad! A perfectly normal poop - so sign of 
travel diarrhea. After that he ate a little breakfast and is now busy 
playing again. As you can see from the photo, he didn't pee in the 
crate - all night!

 

7/10/2009

Beth,

Munchkin passed his vet check this afternoon with flying colors! He 
weighs 3 lbs. 4 oz. His body condition is "ideal". No parasites. All 
body systems A-OK. His adjustment to travel and bonding with me are 
perfect.

He received a routine dose of wormer today just to be sure (even 
though the fecal was negative) & had his first Advantage Multi - so 
he is protected for a month. Will go back in one week for his second 
vaccinations.

I love this vet clinic!

He is sleeping quite a bit today and doesn't get anxious at all now 
when I leave him for a little while. He rode happily in the car. He 
was quite calm at the vet clinic - although we were there for an hour 
and a half. He fell asleep in my arms after the exam and during the 
"Puppy Rap" while we were covering basic info on feeding, etc.

Couldn't be better.....

Robin
He is such a trooper and you are such a good mom! Thank you for 
 letting me know!!! We all miss him...Oliver is really needing lots 
 of us right now :)

Blessings,

 Beth
 

7/10/2009

Thanks - and you're welcome. He was obviously well cared for and 
socialized by you and your family - even the vet remarked on that 
fact. If I want to get a second Pap, I would definitely come to you 
first.

Poor Oliver :-(. That's hard.....when is he going to his new family?
 

8/6/2009

Munchkin had his third and last distemper today, as well as his third 
parvo. He weighed 4 lbs 14 oz - so he has gained 1 lb in the last 
three weeks! Penny is doing well, too. He's all legs, floppy ears, 
and ratty fur - has lost about 2/3 of his puppy coat. He's just doing 
great and we love him to bits!
You're more than welcome - we're curious about his mature weight (and 
height) too!

A special note of thanks for your good advice regarding keeping him 
away from harm until he is completely done with all his shots. I tend 
to be cautious that way anyway - but have been even more so with 
Munchkin. Right now we are in the midst of a serious parvo outbreak 
in the Detroit Metro area - as well as several other Michigan 
communities. So I am glad that he has been kept strictly in the 
house, floors kept disinfected, no outside dogs over for visits, and 
the only place he goes is the vet. Even at the vets he is either in 
my hands or in his carrier when he is not on the exam table.

http://www.freep.com/article/20090803/NEWS06/908030326/

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/20267903/detail.html

Please continue to stress to new puppy parents the need to take these 
sorts of precautions.

Robin
8/30/2009

Beth,

Munchkin had his final puppy shots last Thursday. He weighed 6 lbs 3 oz - and its all bone and muscle - and HUGE ears!! He is a slender guy with only adult hair now - and several adult teeth. Teething has been a bit tough for him - tender mouth - but he is doing better now. He also had pre-anesthesia blood work done. Everything looked normal except his white count. The vet wasn't concerned about the elevated white count - said it wasn't unusual for a puppy that age and may be related to teething stress. He is scheduled for neutering on October 22. Meanwhile, he is enjoying being able to play outside in the backyard in the cool fall weather. This week he will start to walk around the neighborhood and have some other outings. He is doing great with house training - and goes potty mostly outside now that he is able to.

 
Robin

 

11/8/2009

Just wanted you to know that Munchkin was neutered last week - and is 
doing great! Came through with flying colors! He weighs 8 lbs, 8 oz. 
and is 12 inches at the shoulder. He has a great coat and is becoming 
a beautiful, elegant boy.

Robin

 

11/11/2009

Yes, Munchkin has gotten tall - and has HUGE, beautiful ears! Will be happy to send you a nice photo when he has his full coat in. He is losing some of the sabling and getting redder all the time. He has lots of liver colored spots on his tummy and a brown-black nose. So, maybe he is a red sable???

 

Beth,

Munchkin had his heart worm test yesterday - will have the results tomorrow. He has been on Advantix Multi since he got here so I would expect his results to be negative. Will let you know otherwise. His exam was great - he's perfectly healthy. The vet said he was ready for adult food. He is 12 Inches at the withers and 10.2 lbs. So, basically he has his full growth now. He has been raised on Kirkland's Chicken, Rice & Vegetable puppy food so we will give him the same in adult food.

Robin