Is 9 hours too long to leave a 9-week-old Maltipoo puppy alone?

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I JUST GOT A MALTIPOO WHICH IS 9 WEEKS OLD HOWEVER SHE WILL BE LEFT ALONE DURING THE DAY FOR AT LEAST 9-10 HOURS . IS THAT OK? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 0.4 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using coach! Lady will need access to go potty throughout the day. If she has access to potty pads that will be sufficient. She also needs lots of freshwater. Because of her size she really needs to be fed 3 to 4 times a day so her blood sugar doesn’t get too low. I would see if you can find someone to come and feed her several times a day. Also, that many hours alone she will probably be pretty bored and may end up being distructive to her surroundings. This means she may eat her poop, chew up her blankets and pee pads, or cry for hours. I would set up a dog walker or find a friend that can help pet sit to break up her alone time. Good luck and kisses to Lady!

Is 9 hours too long to leave a 9-week-old Maltipoo puppy alone?

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