Read the dog food thread - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1411212

Divas and many others have contributed a lot of information regarding dog food, thumbs up to them

Its not suggest to bath your furkid too frequent as it would deplete healthy oils from the coat and skin, once a week or two weeks is a good one for poodle since i assume you keep your furkid indoor

There is no best food for poodle, the best food is the food which suit the most to your furkid. Pxxxgxxx is one of the lousiest in the market after you getting know how to differentiate good and bad dog food

This post has been edited by lit_ching: Feb 11 2011, 07:03 PM

haha, its ok, every one starting from null, we learn along the way. I also fed blackwxxd in the first few weeks when my furkid first with me, then i changed to Orijen and never look back, my furkid is doing well with the kibble and always crave for more after finish the meal

If i not mistaken, there is some post suggested that you can use dog fragrance instead of shampoo that keep your dog smell good for long time as the chemical ingrediences in the shampoo isn't good for your dog skin and coat.

Did you dog complete the 3 routine vaccination? Some may suggest not to bring them out to avoid being expose to those potential harms before completed the vaccination. Some may not, i personally bring my furkid out after her 2nd vaccination, of course i took some considerable risk, i was holding her when wandering around, put her in the car and drive around my living area and she also met with my another furkid at my mum's house. I believe in this early time is the best time for my furkid to get used to what will be surrounding her when she gradually grows up. Anway, this is your choice, you can do some research and see which suit you the most, there is no definite right or wrong, do what you comfortable with

My furkid also poo average 3-4 times a day, 1st when she woke up before her breakfast (i will only release the breakfast to her after she poo ), 2nd during late afternoon some time after her lunch and 3rd during late evening some time after her dinner. I think its normal since got input then of course got output
It make sense to say that the poo colour is decided on what your furkid has taken, i also don't know whether yellow is healthy or not, but solid instead of watery is what you want to see. My furkid has dark brown and solid, so far so good

you are welcome, i am also a new owner for my furkid for only 5 months, i am also learning in the process.

Sorry, i have no good recommendation for you but i have seen some people suggest to use Pet Esthé, etc. , choose those shampoo which is natural and organic, they are mostly free from added chemicals and will be more gentle for your furkid. Hehe, i have no experince on using fragrance though

She is due for her 3rd injection since your last vaccination is on 12th Jan, its a once a month process for the first three injection and once a year subsequently. Your vet will also provide deworm to your furkid at the same time.

Don't let your furkid walk on the outside ground other than your house until she has finished all the vaccination to reduce the chance of being infected. Personally i hold my furkid during the walk.

If you free, you can read some books or find information from internet to learn more about your little companion, that will be enjoyable