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brakbrak · 12-14-2011, 05:37 AM

Hi guys,
This is my first time owning a pet and i just got my 3 month old yorkie yesterday. When he got home yesterday, he didn't do anything but to sleep on his bed, and today he was abit playful in the morning but he didnt seem to be interested in toys or even treats,he hardly even eats his food. Is it normal for him to do this?What can i do to help him to get more excited?He hasn't barked since i met him yesterday, is that normal?
Thanks!

Bellasmygirl · 12-14-2011, 05:41 AM

It was normal for both of mine. It will take a few days before he feels like being himself. Just give him sometime and he will come around. The vet told me it could take up to 15 days or so before you see their personality come out.

Congrats on your new fur baby!

Bitsy · 12-14-2011, 05:43 AM

I don't think it is normal. His blood sugar may be getting low? do you have nutrical or corn syrup? Put a dab on your finger and let him lick it off.

Low blood sugar can be very dangerous. Please take him to get checked by your vet if you are worried. It is ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry.

Good luck to you and please let us know how he is doing.

brakbrak · 12-14-2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bellasmygirl

It was normal for both of mine. It will take a few days before he feels like being himself. Just give him sometime and he will come around. The vet told me it could take up to 15 days or so before you see their personality come out.

Congrats on your new fur baby!

Ooo ok, thanks for your quick reply!

gidget529 · 12-14-2011, 05:49 AM

Hi. Congrats on your new baby. Has he had a wellness check yet at the vet and overall health confirmed? If not, I would start there. It is really recommended you take you pup to the vet within a day of two of purchase to have an overall wellness check.

If you've already done that, wonderful. I would then give your vet a follow-up call and let him know of the behavior. Perhaps he/she would like to see him again, try a little Nutrical, or just give it time, but I would leave that decision up to the DVM that evaluated him. It does take them a while to acclamate to a new home, but with his young age I would consult a vet to be safe.

brakbrak · 12-14-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bitsy

I don't think it is normal. His blood sugar may be getting low? do you have nutrical or corn syrup? Put a dab on your finger and let him lick it off.

Low blood sugar can be very dangerous. Please take him to get checked by your vet if you are worried. It is ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry.

Good luck to you and please let us know how he is doing.

Hi, thanks for your quick reply!Ok, i will try to get him a corn syrup,is it safe tho?He did eat today but he hasnt pooped yet, is that normal?Sorry for all the questions, im a newbie in this and would really appreciate your help!

rubymoon2072 · 12-14-2011, 05:53 AM

congrats on your new baby. my cedric was the same when we got him home. it took a couple of days. he slept alot! he is still a picky eater. there are mornings he will eat like a champ and others like this morning he wanted nothing to do with breakfast. i leave a small amount of hard food for him to nibble on so that i know its there if he feels like eating. you should bring him to your vet though asap for a wellness as suggested above....just to insure he is doing ok all around. good luck. and welcome to YT.

brakbrak · 12-14-2011, 05:56 AM

Thanks alot guys for the reply!i have actually replied all your posts but for some reason they didnt get posted. I think i'll bring him to a vet to make sure because from what i heard yorkies are supposed to be playful,right?What else should i be aware of while raising him?
Thanks

Bitsy · 12-14-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brakbrak

Thanks alot guys for the reply!i have actually replied all your posts but for some reason they didnt get posted. I think i'll bring him to a vet to make sure because from what i heard yorkies are supposed to be playful,right?What else should i be aware of while raising him?
Thanks

I think that is an excellent idea! No better way to check things out than with your vet!

Please update us when you can.

My Yorkies were very playful when they were puppies....then they'd tire themselves out and nap. Trust your instinct on this. Also, make sure you ask about low blood sugar and get some nutrical from your vet.

Bitsy · 12-14-2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brakbrak

Thanks alot guys for the reply!i have actually replied all your posts but for some reason they didnt get posted. I think i'll bring him to a vet to make sure because from what i heard yorkies are supposed to be playful,right?What else should i be aware of while raising him?
Thanks

So, so, so any things you need to know!

This site is an excellent resource. Check the stickies at the top of the page in the different forums...that will give you tons of basic care and safety advice.

Right off the top of my head I always recommend having the Nutrical on hand for low blood sugar problems (a HUGE CONCERN for Yorkies!), always use a harness instead of a collar for
walks to avoid collapsing trachea, make sure you are careful of what you feed as some human foods are poisonous to dogs. Just read and read and read...there is lots to know!

rubymoon2072 · 12-14-2011, 06:10 AM

he will be playful he just needs to adust to his new home. watch for baby teeth not falling out when the adult teeth come in. that is the only thing that i have had out of the norm with my baby. and you have to watch the things you give for treats. non fatty good wholesome made in usa things. i give wellness and tast of the wild. i make a lot of there treats as well cause i want to know what he is eating. i also do the occasional treat of cottage cheese with apple sauce. a table spoon of each. i also make him sweet potato with plain tuna and a lil cheese. he loves that and i dont do that all them time just here and there to mix it up as he is such a picky eater. and i would get stairs for him so that he can go up and down the furniture bed....etc without hurting any limbs. amazon has good prices for doggie stairs.

ritapatt · 12-14-2011, 06:19 AM

We try to get down on the floor (actually lay down) with our new pups- we must seem like scary giants to them at first, after they get older they know "people flat on floor" is free for all fun, but at first try to be very gentle, calm and make coo/whisper noises.

Joyce Adams · 12-14-2011, 06:21 AM

Congrats on your Yorkie and yes they are very playful. I am glad that he will be seeing the vet..I brought Prissy home just short of 8 weeks, she was quiet the first half of the day and then she was as playful as could be and a good eater..I was lucky since she was so young.. Yes the stickies are so informative and I read everything that I can find and am still learning.

Lovetodream88 · 12-14-2011, 07:43 AM

It will probably take him a little while to get used to his surroundings some pups are more hyper then others. Callie wasn't much into treats when we first got her either, sometimes they can be picky about there foods and treats. If he isn't eating I would get some nutrical to make sure his blood sugar isn't going down. When you get a new puppy you should take them to the vet for a check up and such anyway so you could always ask the vet about it when you do that.

cowgirlc · 12-14-2011, 08:55 AM

Congrats on the new addition, you have come to the right place for all your questions, the people here are wonderful and we all share the same love for our own fur-kids in addition to the breed itself. When my baby came home for the first time 5 years ago he slept a lot ate very little and mostly followed me around until he got use to the surroundings and my different commands, voice tones as I began to teach him where he could and could not go and what is allowed as opposed to what it not allowed. And I started a routine to stick to on a dialy basis. All of this of course after the first vet visit.

Good luck and remember....there are ''NO'' dumb questions

Cynthia & Gizmo

12-14-2011, 05:37 AM	#1
brakbrak Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toonto Posts: 11	New Yorkie. HELP Hi guys, This is my first time owning a pet and i just got my 3 month old yorkie yesterday. When he got home yesterday, he didn't do anything but to sleep on his bed, and today he was abit playful in the morning but he didnt seem to be interested in toys or even treats,he hardly even eats his food. Is it normal for him to do this?What can i do to help him to get more excited?He hasn't barked since i met him yesterday, is that normal? Thanks!

12-14-2011, 05:41 AM	#2
Bellasmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: White House,TN Posts: 158	It was normal for both of mine. It will take a few days before he feels like being himself. Just give him sometime and he will come around. The vet told me it could take up to 15 days or so before you see their personality come out. Congrats on your new fur baby! __________________ Bella's My Girl!!!

12-14-2011, 05:43 AM	#3
Bitsy Ultimate Banner! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US Posts: 6,122	I don't think it is normal. His blood sugar may be getting low? do you have nutrical or corn syrup? Put a dab on your finger and let him lick it off. Low blood sugar can be very dangerous. Please take him to get checked by your vet if you are worried. It is ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry. Good luck to you and please let us know how he is doing. __________________ Bitsy loves Sophia and Peyton Last edited by Bitsy; 12-14-2011 at 05:45 AM. Reason: Ugh...iPad typos

12-14-2011, 05:49 AM	#5
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Hi. Congrats on your new baby. Has he had a wellness check yet at the vet and overall health confirmed? If not, I would start there. It is really recommended you take you pup to the vet within a day of two of purchase to have an overall wellness check. If you've already done that, wonderful. I would then give your vet a follow-up call and let him know of the behavior. Perhaps he/she would like to see him again, try a little Nutrical, or just give it time, but I would leave that decision up to the DVM that evaluated him. It does take them a while to acclamate to a new home, but with his young age I would consult a vet to be safe. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

12-14-2011, 05:53 AM	#7
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	congrats on your new baby. my cedric was the same when we got him home. it took a couple of days. he slept alot! he is still a picky eater. there are mornings he will eat like a champ and others like this morning he wanted nothing to do with breakfast. i leave a small amount of hard food for him to nibble on so that i know its there if he feels like eating. you should bring him to your vet though asap for a wellness as suggested above....just to insure he is doing ok all around. good luck. and welcome to YT. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

12-14-2011, 05:56 AM	#8
brakbrak Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toonto Posts: 11	Thanks alot guys for the reply!i have actually replied all your posts but for some reason they didnt get posted. I think i'll bring him to a vet to make sure because from what i heard yorkies are supposed to be playful,right?What else should i be aware of while raising him? Thanks

12-14-2011, 06:10 AM	#11
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	he will be playful he just needs to adust to his new home. watch for baby teeth not falling out when the adult teeth come in. that is the only thing that i have had out of the norm with my baby. and you have to watch the things you give for treats. non fatty good wholesome made in usa things. i give wellness and tast of the wild. i make a lot of there treats as well cause i want to know what he is eating. i also do the occasional treat of cottage cheese with apple sauce. a table spoon of each. i also make him sweet potato with plain tuna and a lil cheese. he loves that and i dont do that all them time just here and there to mix it up as he is such a picky eater. and i would get stairs for him so that he can go up and down the furniture bed....etc without hurting any limbs. amazon has good prices for doggie stairs. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

12-14-2011, 06:19 AM	#12
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	We try to get down on the floor (actually lay down) with our new pups- we must seem like scary giants to them at first, after they get older they know "people flat on floor" is free for all fun, but at first try to be very gentle, calm and make coo/whisper noises.

12-14-2011, 06:21 AM	#13
Joyce Adams Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,995	Congrats on your Yorkie and yes they are very playful. I am glad that he will be seeing the vet..I brought Prissy home just short of 8 weeks, she was quiet the first half of the day and then she was as playful as could be and a good eater..I was lucky since she was so young.. Yes the stickies are so informative and I read everything that I can find and am still learning.

12-14-2011, 07:43 AM	#14
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	It will probably take him a little while to get used to his surroundings some pups are more hyper then others. Callie wasn't much into treats when we first got her either, sometimes they can be picky about there foods and treats. If he isn't eating I would get some nutrical to make sure his blood sugar isn't going down. When you get a new puppy you should take them to the vet for a check up and such anyway so you could always ask the vet about it when you do that. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

12-14-2011, 08:55 AM	#15
cowgirlc YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 258 Blog Entries: 1	Congrats on the new addition, you have come to the right place for all your questions, the people here are wonderful and we all share the same love for our own fur-kids in addition to the breed itself. When my baby came home for the first time 5 years ago he slept a lot ate very little and mostly followed me around until he got use to the surroundings and my different commands, voice tones as I began to teach him where he could and could not go and what is allowed as opposed to what it not allowed. And I started a routine to stick to on a dialy basis. All of this of course after the first vet visit. Good luck and remember....there are ''NO'' dumb questions Cynthia & Gizmo __________________ Cowgirlc & Gizmo...Inseperable........