The mini-Maltese had a voracious appetite before handing over to the pet shop owner.  

Now, at 9 p.m, the Maltese had fainted.  Was the puppy going to die soon?  It was an emergency but it was not a killer disease.

The puppy was given milk by the pet shop owner when I advised that he gave just the dog feed used by the breeder.  His kennel area was colder as he had few puppies.  The Maltese was not used to this new environment, separated from the noisy breeder's kennel.

I asked the pet shop owner to give the puppy honey or glucose immediately. He rushed out to buy some. To stick to the recommended diet and hand feed the puppy quickly.  He should call me one hour later. I did not hear from him.  

Puppies less than 12 weeks old sometimes do not eat when separated from the other puppies. 

The smells of the new pet shop, the cold air conditioning, the change of feed or its formula and the lack of supervision by the pet shop owner would contribute to a fainting puppy 12 hours after purchase. 

If not treated promptly, it will die of hypoglcaemia (low glucose level in the blood).

First-time owners and new pet shop owners of less than 10-week-old puppies need to ensure that the puppies eat sufficient amounts at the new place to avoid the fainting puppy problem. 
 

Singapore Properties for rent to expatriates.

Chateau Eliza

Investors to note: Freehold. Rentals used to be $3,500. Now, around $2,000.

Advantages:

1. Location near Orchard Road and a 5-minute walk to the Orchard subway.
2. Shopping malls and supermarkets including one Cold Storage at Takashimaya Shopping Center within walking distance. Attracts Caucasians who want low density housing near Orchard Road.

Disadvantages:

Some units have no views since area is heavily built up with condos.
Does not full condo facilities.

January 22 04.
For Rent. One high floor, well renovated, fully furnished,  80 sq ft one bedroom for rent at $2,200. 
Tel: +65 9668 6468, email judy@asiahomes.com