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Mom to Hot Rod · 07-26-2008, 05:15 AM

What a scare! I am glad that Chloe is okay.

freshie · 07-26-2008, 05:24 AM

Wow that is so scary, I am glad you little one is okay now. Thanks for sharing and I'll be sure to be extra cautious with the harness, thanks again!

dagibbie · 07-26-2008, 08:45 AM

Glad to hear the little one is ok. I can only imagine the fear in you. Generally only has his harness on for going out. He has managed to chew it and I am now looking at harness vests for him.

KimberlySRN · 07-26-2008, 09:51 AM

I am glad your little one is okay. How scary!

ali · 07-26-2008, 07:48 PM

I am glad to hear that everything was ok. I use a collar with a name tag on my boy. It is a break away collar for cats. So far it has been fine. One time he got it caught on some bushes and it broke right off, that was when he was about 8 months old (he is now over a year). Since then he has had the same break away collar. On his tag I have my home and cell number, and it also says "need meds" even though he doesn't. He is also microchipped. So hopefully I have everything covered, but you never know.

wonderwoman41 · 07-26-2008, 08:49 PM

Hello everyone,

Chloe has not felt very good today. She will not eat. I don't know, due to the accident if her throat hurts or her jaw/mouth. I was reading on YT about regular food given to yorkies and I gave her a few tiny tiny bites of american cheese. She did eat that. She hardly will even drink water. I'm just such a worried mommy.

What do ya think?

Denise

maggies_mom · 07-26-2008, 09:00 PM

We used a harness when we first got Maggie and she chewed it off! After reading all these stories about how unsafe they can be, I am worried about buying another one. I'm wondering if maybe a cat collar might be better, the ones with the safety feature?? Has anyone tried one of those? We've always owned large dogs and never had to worry about this.

mscat · 07-26-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wonderwoman41

Hello everyone,

Chloe has not felt very good today. She will not eat. I don't know, due to the accident if her throat hurts or her jaw/mouth. I was reading on YT about regular food given to yorkies and I gave her a few tiny tiny bites of american cheese. She did eat that. She hardly will even drink water. I'm just such a worried mommy.

What do ya think?

Denise

You may need to take Chloe to the vet. Explain to the Dr. what happened and your concerns.
I would be worried about dehydration and any injury she might have sustained . I am glad you were there and were able to free Chole.

maggies_mom · 07-26-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ali

I am glad to hear that everything was ok. I use a collar with a name tag on my boy. It is a break away collar for cats. So far it has been fine. One time he got it caught on some bushes and it broke right off, that was when he was about 8 months old (he is now over a year). Since then he has had the same break away collar. On his tag I have my home and cell number, and it also says "need meds" even though he doesn't. He is also microchipped. So hopefully I have everything covered, but you never know.

Ali, I didn't see your post before I posted my question about this type of collar.. I think we will try one for Maggie and see how it goes!!!

Denise, I hope your little baby is okay.

Nancy1999 · 07-26-2008, 09:19 PM

Wow, what a horrible experience. We have a Buddy Belt harness and because of the way it goes on, Joey can't get it in her mouth, also the tags are in the back. I think you could be right, and she hurt her throat. About the water drinking, dogs don't always look like they're drinking water, but they sneak a drink now and then, so maybe when you haven't been looking she's had some, is she still peeing? Let us know how she's doing.

The bad thing about break-away collars, is that you can't use them with a leash, they break away too easily, but there good for around the house.

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ali Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Monrovia, Maryland Posts: 111	I am glad to hear that everything was ok. I use a collar with a name tag on my boy. It is a break away collar for cats. So far it has been fine. One time he got it caught on some bushes and it broke right off, that was when he was about 8 months old (he is now over a year). Since then he has had the same break away collar. On his tag I have my home and cell number, and it also says "need meds" even though he doesn't. He is also microchipped. So hopefully I have everything covered, but you never know. __________________ Alice's boys Snickers , and Seamus

07-26-2008, 08:49 PM	#21
wonderwoman41 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 85 Blog Entries: 1	Not eating now Hello everyone, Chloe has not felt very good today. She will not eat. I don't know, due to the accident if her throat hurts or her jaw/mouth. I was reading on YT about regular food given to yorkies and I gave her a few tiny tiny bites of american cheese. She did eat that. She hardly will even drink water. I'm just such a worried mommy. What do ya think? Denise

07-26-2008, 05:24 AM	#17
freshie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 135	Wow that is so scary, I am glad you little one is okay now. Thanks for sharing and I'll be sure to be extra cautious with the harness, thanks again!

07-26-2008, 09:00 PM	#22
maggies_mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 7	We used a harness when we first got Maggie and she chewed it off! After reading all these stories about how unsafe they can be, I am worried about buying another one. I'm wondering if maybe a cat collar might be better, the ones with the safety feature?? Has anyone tried one of those? We've always owned large dogs and never had to worry about this.

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Nancy1999 Joey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 4,935 Blog Entries: 1	Wow, what a horrible experience. We have a Buddy Belt harness and because of the way it goes on, Joey can't get it in her mouth, also the tags are in the back. I think you could be right, and she hurt her throat. About the water drinking, dogs don't always look like they're drinking water, but they sneak a drink now and then, so maybe when you haven't been looking she's had some, is she still peeing? Let us know how she's doing. The bad thing about break-away collars, is that you can't use them with a leash, they break away too easily, but there good for around the house. __________________ NancyJoey . Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB .and YAP - Join YAP Here! Please Sign this Petition – Help Stop Puppymill Abuse! . YorkieTalk Thread On Petition Last edited by Nancy1999; 07-26-2008 at 09:22 PM.