Teacup dog puppies love food, but it should also include a balanced mixer meal to ensure an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals for them.Many owners cook poultry or meat for their dogs once or twice a week and rely on the more convenient and scientifically formulated prepared dog foods for the rest of the time.

Most teacup dog puppies love raw meat, but it is best to keep beef or lamb, poultry, pork and fish need cooking to destroy any harmful bacteria. Fish, poultry and chop bones are sharp or splinter easily and should always be removed before giving fresh meat to a teacup puppy.

Liver, kidneys, heart and other similar meats should be given only once or twice a week.

On the other hand, the importance of good quality, correctly-balanced puppy food cannot be over-emphasized. There is no quicker way of turning fine teacup dog puppies into weedy-looking specimens than to feed them a poor diet.

Teacup dog puppies’ breeders should have supplied new owners with a comprehensive diet sheet. They should follow them rigorously, at least for the first few weeks to help the puppy settle down.

Introduce new foods very gradually and one at a time.

Do not forget to increase the size of the meals as the teacup puppy grows. This seems common sense, but it is surprising how many people forget!

By keeping a close watch on your teacup puppy, you can adjust the quantities of food to match its growth requirements at any stage of its development.

For example, if it seems to be getting a little plump, reduce the carbohydrate element slightly. Do not be tempted to feed him in excess.

Make sure that there is ALWAYS a bowl of fresh water available for your teacup puppy. Dogs and puppies vary considerably in how much they need to drink each day, and, of course, are likely to be thirstier in hot weather or after vigorous exercise.

Teacup dog puppies, like toddlers, have a tendency to eat all kinds of unsuitable things. This may result in a brief attack of diarrhea, which should not cause you anxiety.

If the diarrhea persists, but the puppy is otherwise lively and apparently well – try reducing the quantity of milk in its diet.

If it shows any other symptoms of illness, is listless or the diarrhea does not clear up quickly, consult your veterinarian immediately.