Sapphire Mountain Miniature and Toy Poodles
Steve and Debbie Euker - (406) 240-9560
miniatureandtoypoodles@gmail.com
FEEDING/NUTRITION
From the time the litter is born, we use both NutraCal & Fastrack Canine Gel until they moved to the stage of eating softened kibble, at which time we use the Fastrack Microbial in the powder form sprinkled on their food.
At 3- 3 1/2 weeks they will start on goats milk with organic baby rice cereal and at 4- 4 1/2 weeks they will start onto softened Nature's Variety Instinct Kibble, in the Chicken Formula. At appx. 6 weeks of age, we will begin introducing organic meat to their kibble as well as dry kibble when their teeth are developed and then at 6 1/2 -7 weeks of age we will start them on the Nu Vet Plus mixed into their kibble.
Puppies are born with bacteria free digestive tracts. Despite proper sanitation, the intestines are quickly populated with both desirable and disease causing bacteria. We use Fastrack Canine Gel to inoculate the newborn pups digestive tract with a health promoting bacteria, live yeast cells, enzymes and specialized proteins to promote a healthy digestive tract and improved health & growth. It is a positive balance of digestive tract bacteria, that will boost the puppies health for greater physiological development and less stress at time of weaning. We use the FastTrack Canine Gel as it provides added support during challenging conditions periodically thru their development, such as when worming, changes are made like going outside of their usual environment to the outside for housetraining, vaccinations, during the weaning process & prior to leaving our home whether its being shipped by air or they are being picked up at the ranch. When changes are made & they are exposed to various environments it is especially essential that they have their nutrient absorption enhanced. I do recommend that you have a tube on hand for traveling, vet visits, future vaccinations and worming, etc.
At 6 weeks of age, we begin using the Fastrack Canine Microbial Supplement in powder form, daily on their food. It comes in a canister form that maintains a healthy digestive tract and is very easy to use and is for all ages from weaning to seniors.
Let me know if you would like me to have a tube or canister available for you for purchase when you receive your puppy as they are not found locally. You can also order directly by going to http://www.conklin.com/site/debbieeuker for any of the canine products and more information regarding them.
We are concerned and committed to providing you with the healthiest puppies that we can, and the longest and healthiest life possible for each and every one of them. We give you our best in genetically testing the parents, the feeding program with the Instinct Grain Free kibble, love and care, and the best in vitamin supplements.
We are amazed at the growing number of families who contact us to replace a pet or poodle that has died due to tumors, cancers, or organ diseases. We have seen how diet and the lack of appropriate nutrients contribute to multiple disorders and diseases such as cancers, dysplasia’s, allergies, arthritis, eyes, skin and coat problems, strokes and heart disease. These are concerns to us and our desire is to do the best that we can to avoid any of the mentioned health issues. We want to do all that we can to ensure long and healthy lives for all of the poodles that leave our home and go into yours.
Although this is not a requirement for any dog acquired from us, we feel strongly enough about the NuVet Vitamin Supplement and have personally seen the benefits in our own poodles as well as through stories from those who have put their dogs on the vitamins, to encourage you to use them for your puppies, adults and older dogs.
It is an excellent supplement for eliminating tear staining which is common in poodles, but more so in the smaller versions of the breed. I purchased an adult standard a few years ago that had terrible tear staining down her face that cleared up completely within a month and has not been a problem while using the NuVet Vitamins. You will also find a noticeable difference in the condition and sheen of your dogs coats. This is the best supplement that I have found on the market today and is available only through the professional breeders and some Veterinarians. NuVet will make up for nutritional lacks in food, as well as any environmental health challenges your pet will face around the various parts of the country.
You will find the PetTab brand of vitamins in your local pet stores and most veterinarian offices, which has a high lead count. This was brought to my attention from another breeder who purchased a poodle from me that worked for the company that makes this product. She used the supplement for years, unaware of the ingredients, and when she had the bloodwork done on one of her adult poodles it was found the poodle had a high led count in her blood. PetTabs have 1.4 micrograms of lead per tablet. Kaolin, the 2nd ingredient in the tablets, is aluminum silicate which is a fine clay used primarily as a filler. Also noteworthy are the various forms of sugar used including corn syrup and sucrose.
For these and other reasons, we strongly recommend the NuVet vitamin supplements to ensure a long and healthy life for your new family member.
You can order your NuVet Vitamins or the Fastrack Products through link below.
Our desire is to always provide our poodles with the best possible care and feeding regime as well as the best supplements that we can provide for the longevity of their life with us and with you as their new families.
Do to the enormous amount of dog foods that have been recalled recently, I have been researching my options and have found the Flint River Ranch Dog Food to be an excellent choice.
It is manufactured by the company themselves in their own factory & made of all natural ingredients, with Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes. Everything is grown and provided here in the US other than the Lamb which is free-range raised in New Zealand. There is NO Wheat or Corn, NO By-Products & No Artificial Flavor or Color & NO BHT or BHA.
The puppies are started on Natures Variety Instinct and then when your baby is approximately 10-12 months of age, can be switched to the Flint River “Fish N Chip”(Trout & Potato Formula) Dogs absolutely love it!!
The food is oven baked twice to change the hard to digest starches into easy to eat deuterons and produces highly nutritional, concentrated food.
Most of the leading brands of dog food steam and extrude their food, which not only results in hard to digest food, but also leaves the food almost raw, requiring the addition of harmful chemical preservatives.
The Flint River food is made 3 times a week and then shipped directly to you so that it is always fresh and never sits on a shelf for long periods of time. Because of the high digestibility of their food, the poodles stools will be greatly reduced.
There is a link on my home page and links page of my website for ordering the food if you decide to continue the same feeding program.
Be sure and use the Flint River Ranch ID# 122295 when ordering your food & treats.
If you have any questions regarding this change in our program, please feel free to call or email us.
Thank you for purchasing your new family member from us and enjoy.
Click on link above to make your order
This website is not the official website of the Flint River Ranch Company This site is owned and operated by FRR Independent Distributor #122295. Any pricing, policies, including discounts, claims and return policies may not necessarily be those of the Flint River Ranch Company and are only supported by the distributor who owns and operates this site. If you are already a customer of Flint River Ranch and this is not your original distributor or their website, your distributor may not receive credit for an order placed on this site.
Another excellent option for local Montana people for your adult poodle is by Natures Select that offers different formulas that are also delivered right to your door. Our poodles love the Lamb & Rice Formula that they offer.
GENETIC TESTING INFORMATION
All of our toy and miniature poodles prior to being bred, are tested for PRA, Eye Cerf, Knees and Elbows; and we have our miniatures Hips certified with OFA. The toy and miniature varieties of the poodle are fortunate in that hip dysplasia is not a problem as it is in the standard variety. Copies of all testing on each parent of a litter is provided in your puppy packet along with copies of the pedigrees on each parent and your health record for you new puppy.
Further genetic testing details are available at the following links:
American Kennel Club:
Website: www.akc.org
For more information on the Versatility of Poodles (VIP), the most versatile breed of all breeds, visit the following websites:
Website: www.vipoodle.org/index.html
Website: www.vipoodle.org/health.htm
For more information on the poodle breed - The Poodle Club of America
Website: www.poodleclubofamerica.org
For information on DNA testing for PRA visit the Optigen site:
Website: www.optigen.com
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc.
Website: www.offa.org
Click on the poodle puppies for information
