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Water Chew ToysI do not give pigs ears, pigs noses, or rawhide chews, since there is a safety factor involved. They can choke and die from these. If you insist on using these chews, do so under strict supervision. Toys 
My young puppies are trained to use “potty pads” for their business. I use the pads that are for people with incontinence. There are other forms of potty training also, but this works for me and has been a godsend when traveling. Miscellaneous
Wet Meal Many young puppies need a wet meal or two in addition to their dry kibble daily. My puppies wet meal consists of some Pedigree Canned Puppy Food, some Gerber Baby food Meat (Chicken, Veal, or Beef), goats milk, and a small amount of kibble. Puppy Supplies
Use of an exercise pen or a Wire Crate is a necessity for
when puppy is home alone. You must always remember
No house with a new puppy should be without some form of chew deterrent such as Bitter Apple Spray and/or Cream. There are several different brands of similar products that are all wonderful chew deterrents for your furniture and anything else the puppy has decided is its favorite chew thing. 
A safety harness is the safest way to take these little ones for a walk. With a safety harness, they can quickly and safely be jerked out of harms way if need be with the least amount of damage.
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Chris Christensen Show Off Spray (16 oz)
For the daily
cleaning of the face or any other small touch-ups I love this product.
It
Is an innovative new technology in a
spray-on, no-rinse gentle cleaner that will not irritate the skin. Renew
color clarity, texture and body while diminishing soiled spots on all
coat colors, creating a radiant glow in just minutes. Can be used
numerous times during a day's events without buildup! |
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To keep the faces dry and fresh I use corn starch dabbed on with a small cosmetic brush. It also helps to keep the faces cleaner. You just dab it on then use your small face comb to comb it in and remove any excess corn starch. Can also be used after the “Show Off” spray above to help dry the face. |
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Latex bands can be used to keep the head hair out of the face. And what self respecting Maltese would be without it's collection of bows . |
Shampoos and Conditioners
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I use Paul Mitchell Baby Don't Cry Shampoo for washing the face during their bath. I have found it to be the gentlest for their delicate face and eye area. |
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Crown Royal Biovite OB Formula 1 Shampoo I have tried a lot of shampoos and I always come back to the Crown Royal Biovite OB Formula 1 Shampoo for my regular shampoos. I always dilute according to instructions. |
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Crown Royal Condition Plus Coat Conditioner
This is the conditioner that I utilize the most. Again, you dilute according to the directions. There are many other nice products on the market and I, like many others, have cabinets full of products but this is the one that is my favorite for basic weekly conditioning. |
Nails and Trimming
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I use this type of small safety scissors for any trimming such as around the nose or around their rectum or any other delicate areas. |
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Resco Deluxe Small Breed Nail Trimmer This is the brand and type of nail trimmer that I use. |
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These are the nail clippers that I use for the “dew claw” on the Maltese. I have found that these are small enough as to not be too uncomfortable for the clipping of the dew claw. |
A carrier such as
the one on the right is always nice to have on hand for
transporting your puppy. Most puppies love their crates even for just naps or
for quiet time. They are, after all, “den animals”. 
Some type of bed is usually needed for your
exercise pen. I also recommend that you gets bowls that attach
somehow to the pen such as the ones in the picture. These are
especially nice for those puppies that dig and like to play in their
food bowl.
