Care for your mi-ki
Food and Treats
I have spent a lot of time and research on food and treats. When I got my first Mi-Ki, I was introduced to Life Abundance products, and we do still use many of those products. I also use products from my local boutique pet food store. I am not a expert on what products to use, but make sure you choose quality products. You have a small toy breed and they will be with you for up to 17 to 18 years.
When you go home with your puppy, make sure you are giving them several small meals a day, they are prone to low blood sugar episodes. Don't leave you new puppy alone for extended periods of time, they are in a new place and need your presence to help them to adjust. They have been with their littermates and mom and now they need reassurance as they adjust. As adults, I do keep the protein under 26% to ensure I keep the daily protein level at a good %. Remember as you give them high protein treats, if you keep the feeding at the 26%, then you are keeping all of this at a good %. I also review the chicken content, some Mi-Kis can have an allergy to chicken. I continue to learn and research to make the best decisions for the care of my Mi-Kis.
Grooming
I am still updating this area.....
I do all my grooming at my home. I am not a trained professional groomer, but I continue to learn all the time. I have used several products and I can't say what is the best, but I will share what I have used. For my puppies, I currently use for my pups for Life Abundance,
Revitalizing Shampoo - kiwi/mango scent.
https://lifesabundance.com/Category/Products/Dogs/PetCare/RevitalizingShampoo.aspx?
For my adults, I still use the above every other time and I used, the product, Chris Christensen products for shampoo and conditioner.
For showing, I have been using the Chris Christensen, deep intensive pac, conditioner weekly before upcoming shows. I can't get the link due to being unavailable, but I will update once it is available again.
Chris Christensen Spectrum Ten Hydro Pac, Groom Like a Professional, Gentle Cleansing, 16 Oz. - isn't available on Amazon as of today, but this is where I purchased this product.
I also use this when grooming and in between grooming, this product....
I did get some additional product recommendations when I was at the 2024 specialty from other breeders. I will try them out and let you know what I like and use.
I do use this grooming table. It's nice and small and portable, so I can take it with me when I need to.
Master Equipment Pet Grooming Table for Pets, Purple
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RJ4H36/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
And I use this product to do the shaving for dog shows, and for grooming on feet, face, and sanitary back area, I use....
And I did purchase these scissors, here are what I'm using right now...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QL5CXX5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
and for scissors that i also use around the eyes are blunt tips, the ones I use are currently unavailable on amazon. I'll update once they are.
Fun toys and other products
I am still updating this are as well.
For your new puppy they have been learning potty training on disposal potty pads and I use the mesh covered potty trays, this will help to keep the puppies from shredding the potty pad.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QW44GTL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1