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I have cell phone pics...trying to figure out how to upload them from my blackberry to the forum?
She was an impulse buy. I know what your probably thinking but I couldn't have made a better choice....she is the best addition to the family I could think of.
I bought her monday, and she was at the vets yesterday with what was said to be kennel cough. The vet did some investigating while on the phone with the store in lower NYC and basically informed me she was the result of a "puppy mill". I had no idea what a puppy mill was until she told me. I am not a dog person per say, so excuse my ignorance.
I was horrified at what the vet told me...but I have purchased her already and there is no turning back
She is being treated for her cough and will be getting the rest of her shots after her antibiotics. I have bought some pet health care insurance for her as well.
The problem is the info in books on on the net is often very confusing...many times contradictory. This forum I am hoping, will clear up some of the confusion.
For instance I was told she was a "toy" but then I read there is no such thing as a toy? With tear staining I have read to use peroxide and milk of magnesia...then I read definitely NOT...never use these things. I am at wits end trying to make heads or tails of this info.
She truly is a bright sweet happy puppy...very smart for her age. Out of all the breeds I really believe this one is absolute best.
I am glad I found this site, because I am truly a newbie.

Honestly? With a 10 week old puppy, do not worry about tear staining! I would not try any 'remedies' until she is much older. Most puppies have tear staining at this age it's just the way it is and doesn't really 'change' anything (except to drive mom nuts, LOL). just try to keep the face as dry as you can. I personally don't worry about staining until the pups are 6 mos and usully by then, it has more or less resolved itself (I've been lucky that way!). Almost every maltese has some degree of staining (even those gorgeous dogs you see in the show ring) You can use waterless shampoo, etc but I would try to get her gradually used to grooming because more than likely - she hasn't been handled much. And i'm sure your vet explained about vaccinations and not putting her down on the ground in public until she has had those last ones and is 16 weeks old?

Can't wait to see pics of her and I'm so sorry you were duped by the pet store. I am well versed in impulse buys, LOL and this is one impulse buy you won't regret!