19 Nov Introducing The Best Teacup Dogs (Part 2)

In the first part, we explained teacup dogs. Dogs were divided into six groups based on their weight, one of which was teacup dogs that weighed less than one and a half kilograms. We also talked about their famous breeds. The most important are Chihuahua, Maltese, Pomeranian, Poodle, Pug, Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier. We have already explained how to breed them in full. This part will present the critical health problems, nutrition, and the challenges of keeping these small and beautiful dogs.

Teacup dog health problems

Different breeds of dogs experience various health issues and diseases, but heart disease, diabetes, and vision problems such as cataracts are shared. Because teacup dogs are so small, however, they often experience health issues related to their size. Some common health problems among them are the following:

Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar

This severe drop in blood sugar can lead to symptoms such as chills, seizures and weakness.

Inadequate weight

Smaller dogs have a faster metabolism, which in turn requires frequent feeding. This feeding with too much or too little exercise can lead to poor weight.

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

According to some studies, smaller dogs are more likely to develop gastroenteritis. The exact cause of HGE is unknown but is often characterized by dysentery or vomiting, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

Bone fragility

The bones of teacup dogs are smaller and weaker than those of an average dog, making them more prone to fractures.

Due to their tiny size, teacup dogs are too small to walk, jump and sit. Therefore they have many problems. If you have young children, a teacup dog may not be the right choice for you. It’s important to note that not all puppies experience these health problems, but potential puppy owners should be well aware of the dangers.

Teacup nutrition

There’s no suitable diet for teacup dogs. But there are a few things that all dogs need:

• Water
• Protein
• Fat
• carbohydrate
• minerals
• Vitamin

Two important points about their nutrition

• These dogs have small stomachs and are usually weak. They may have difficulty digesting or excreting. Thus, you should feed them small amounts in two or three servings.
• Forgetting even one meal can kill them.

Challenges of keeping teacup dogs 

• They’re expensive and tough to maintain.
• Puppies have tiny, fragile bones so that a bit of accident can kill them.
• They can’t be left alone at home.
• You can never take a teacup dog to the park to play with other dogs.

Teacup dogs are very lovable, and having them feel great; But we mustn’t forget that for our pleasure, we are causing the number of creatures with physical and mental problems to increase day by day. On the other hand, most of these dogs are bred in sinful ways and likely suffer a lot. These puppies have many good traits. Dogs of this breed are so intelligent that you like to play with them even if you like dogs. Of course, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be responsible for keeping them. If we want to talk about it in more detail, we should note that although they look like toys, they are real animals that need attention, care and a comfortable environment. MishkaGrooming’s specialized team with professional and accurate groomers will help you maintain and groom these beautiful dogs and will accompany you to have a better and more enjoyable time with them.