Shouldn't she be growing? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiemomwannaB · 08-18-2005, 12:22 AM

Should I be concerned that Jersey is the exact same weight now that she was when we brought her home? She was born May 13th we picked her up July 3rd...took her to the vet July 5th, she weighed 1 pound 2 ounces. I thought she had gained a little but today my friend/her future groomer weighed her for me and she is still 1 pound 2 ounce

She eats very well and has lots of energy, but I'm hoping she gets bigger soon. Her mom was around 5 pounds and her dad was smaller but I can't remember how much smaller lol.

Olivier · 08-18-2005, 02:47 AM

If she is healthy , don't worry , she will probably gain weight as she mature . I sold a pup to one of my friend , he was very small . My friend was thinkink that Choubie was too thin and he started feeding him way too much and almost lose him because Choubie became obese . His vet gave him a diet and luckily Choubie returned to his weight . He is only 2 pounds.

YorkieRose · 08-18-2005, 04:52 AM

Does she look like she has grown or is she still the same size when you bought her?
If you say she has grown on her frame and looks bigger then when you got her, then I would say somesones scale is off.

3puppies4me · 08-18-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Does she look like she has grown or is she still the same size when you bought her?
If you say she has grown on her frame and looks bigger then when you got her, then I would say somesones scale is off.

I agree-- my little girl is just under two pounds now but the vet used a food scale (really) to weigh her. On a baby scale she weighed 3 pounds. If they are going very small even a few ounces can be a huge weight gain.

yorkieusa · 08-18-2005, 09:27 AM

Don't forget that they run a lot of it off, too!

schatzie · 08-18-2005, 09:32 AM

If all the signs show her eating well, drinking, playing and acting as a pup should I see no reason for alarm. She's probably just burning up her calories or ??.

If you still have concerns in a week or so maybe call your vet to have them check her out.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 08-18-2005, 09:35 AM

She may just be a slowing grower...Magic was this way...it took her forever to gain any weight, and there were times where we didn't think she would ever gain weight, but she was eating and playing and over time she gained put on the weight and now she is just over 4lbs...

Just keep an eye on her...make sure she is eating and playing and looking healthy....she will grow in her own time!!

chachi · 08-18-2005, 10:54 AM

I am sure she is fine. When my girl was little an ounce would be a big weight gain.

08-18-2005, 12:22 AM	#1
yorkiemomwannaB Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: KY Posts: 131	Shouldn't she be growing? Should I be concerned that Jersey is the exact same weight now that she was when we brought her home? She was born May 13th we picked her up July 3rd...took her to the vet July 5th, she weighed 1 pound 2 ounces. I thought she had gained a little but today my friend/her future groomer weighed her for me and she is still 1 pound 2 ounce She eats very well and has lots of energy, but I'm hoping she gets bigger soon. Her mom was around 5 pounds and her dad was smaller but I can't remember how much smaller lol. __________________ Joy Mom of Two Yorkies Jersey and Simon

08-18-2005, 04:52 AM	#3
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	growing Does she look like she has grown or is she still the same size when you bought her? If you say she has grown on her frame and looks bigger then when you got her, then I would say somesones scale is off. __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

08-18-2005, 09:27 AM	#5
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,850	Don't forget that they run a lot of it off, too! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-18-2005, 09:32 AM	#6
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	If all the signs show her eating well, drinking, playing and acting as a pup should I see no reason for alarm. She's probably just burning up her calories or ??. If you still have concerns in a week or so maybe call your vet to have them check her out. __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

08-18-2005, 09:35 AM	#7
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,111 Blog Entries: 3	She may just be a slowing grower...Magic was this way...it took her forever to gain any weight, and there were times where we didn't think she would ever gain weight, but she was eating and playing and over time she gained put on the weight and now she is just over 4lbs... Just keep an eye on her...make sure she is eating and playing and looking healthy....she will grow in her own time!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain & Heaven

08-18-2005, 02:47 AM	#2
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,914	If she is healthy , don't worry , she will probably gain weight as she mature . I sold a pup to one of my friend , he was very small . My friend was thinkink that Choubie was too thin and he started feeding him way too much and almost lose him because Choubie became obese . His vet gave him a diet and luckily Choubie returned to his weight . He is only 2 pounds.

08-18-2005, 10:54 AM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,621	I am sure she is fine. When my girl was little an ounce would be a big weight gain. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427