367. Westie has runny nose

Toilet Training Your First Puppy in Singapore

"Is it due to the recent 2nd vaccination?" the young couple asked. Their Westie puppy was having runny nose and some dry cough. He was purchased yesterday and a 24-hour vet examination was advised by the seller at the pet shop.

"No," I said. "Dry coughing is quite common amongst puppies housed in pet shops. A change of housing to a new place may also cause hacking coughs."

"Is it serious?" the owners asked.

"Around 90% of the coughing puppies would survive if well cared for," I said.
"Making sure it eats and drinks and giving it complete rest at home."

"So, there's a 10% chance of not making it?"

"You have to take your risk or return the puppy. The owners took the risk.

TOILET TRAINING.

The owners knew the theory. Put newspapers on the floor and reduce the area over a period of time. They intended to partition the kitchen area from the toilet. HOwever the space is more than 100 sq ft.

Block off an area of around 9 sq ft, I said. Otherwise it will be ineffective.