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lovenmyyorkie · 02-01-2008, 03:30 PM

I got an older yorkie last week from a friend who found her at a breeding house. Sydney has only eaten twice since I've gotten her home. I have tried 3 different dog foods(two dry and 1 soft kibble) and I'm at a loss. She only lays around and most of the time "hides out" from us. She seems like she may have been beaten at one time as she cowers when we reach for her.

Was told she could be pregnant and I'm not sure what to do. Anyone have any ideas? Never had a pregnant dog before so don't know if maybe this is just normal if she is (vet didn't say anything about finding any signs of it though). Any help would be appreciated cause I want to love her to death but she just stays away from everyone.

Bizzymammabee · 02-01-2008, 03:41 PM

Welcome to YT. I would suggest you give her some time to acclimate herself to the household and then she will warm up. If she came from horrible conditions then she probably doesn't know much about interaction with people.

What makes you think she might be pregnant? I would leave the food down and maybe in the interim until she gets settled maybe grill a piece of chicken (no seasoning) and feed her that so you know she has something in her tummy.

Post a picture of your new girl. We love pictures here.

Again love and patience is all you can do for now.

lovenmyyorkie · 02-01-2008, 03:47 PM

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What makes you think she might be pregnant?

My friend was told by the breeder she might be... don't know though.

Thanks for the advice!! Will have to get some chicken for her!

MyFairLacy · 02-01-2008, 04:12 PM

I suggest getting a good quality canned food such as Nature's Variety, Innova, Wellness, Canidae, California Natural, or Merrick. You can usually find these at pet stores or feed stores. If you can't find any of those, petsmart carries Blue Buffalo and Royal Canin that are pretty good and Petco carries Solid Gold. She'll most likely eat the canned food over the dry.

I also suggest getting her to a vet as soon as you are able to for a good checkup.

Yorkiedaze · 02-01-2008, 05:19 PM

Forget the dog food. You get some nice steak, chicken or anything else you can, and feed that little girl before she dies. She needs to start eating ASAP. You can start by giving her medium rare steak. Also get her a tube of Nutri-Cal and give her some two to three times a day. Please, just make her feel safe and loved.

Ellie May · 02-01-2008, 05:24 PM

Only eaten twice in a week?!?!

Please get some 'human" food (or a high quality dog food) and MAKE her eat.

I would probably get chicken and cut the fat off (my favorite is the white meat). Then I would boil it with no seasonings. Then add something to it (brown rice, wheat pasta....anything) and put some veggies in it and about a teaspoon of olive or canola oil and make her eat.

I'm sure steak would be fine too or canned food but she has to have something.

yorkiesmiles · 02-01-2008, 06:26 PM

Welcome to YT!! I would be taking her to the vet to be checked over -- find out if she is pregnant. Do you know if she is up-to-date on shots?

How did the chicken work?

She may very likely take some time to adjust to her new environment, and if she has been abused, it could take even longer.

Breny · 02-01-2008, 06:30 PM

I have 3 suggestions for you. These 3 have never failed me yet.

1. Boiled chicken breast

2. Boiled hambugar

3. And although this isn't a "QUALITY" canned food - Puppy Ceasers. (I ALWAYS keep some on hand for a non eating emergency. Its way better to have SOMETHING in them even if its not QUALITY, than nothing at all.

Good luck !!!! Please keep us posted !!!

lovenmyyorkie · 02-02-2008, 06:25 PM

Sydney has finally started eating canned food!!

I took her to vet today. She has bad- I mean BAD- teeth. Having to get front ones pulled next week. Her gums have receded and they are all loose.

Maybe why she wouldn't eat the dry? I appreciate all the advice ya'll have given me. I just know she's going to fine now. She's such a sweetheart.

MyFairLacy · 02-02-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lovenmyyorkie

Sydney has finally started eating canned food!!

I took her to vet today. She has bad- I mean BAD- teeth. Having to get front ones pulled next week. Her gums have receded and they are all loose.

Maybe why she wouldn't eat the dry? I appreciate all the advice ya'll have given me. I just know she's going to fine now. She's such a sweetheart.

Poor baby

Her mouth probably hurts. Glad she's eating

soccbydo · 02-03-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lovenmyyorkie

I got an older yorkie last week from a friend who found her at a breeding house. Sydney has only eaten twice since I've gotten her home. I have tried 3 different dog foods(two dry and 1 soft kibble) and I'm at a loss. She only lays around and most of the time "hides out" from us. She seems like she may have been beaten at one time as she cowers when we reach for her.

Was told she could be pregnant and I'm not sure what to do. Anyone have any ideas? Never had a pregnant dog before so don't know if maybe this is just normal if she is (vet didn't say anything about finding any signs of it though). Any help would be appreciated cause I want to love her to death but she just stays away from everyone.

´Did he run a blood test on her

RMKC · 02-03-2008, 09:25 AM

oooh, poor baby, her mouth probebley hurt, hopefully things will look up for her ! Looks like you got good advise ! And Welcome to YT

and yes we love pics !

02-01-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
lovenmyyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 89	My new yorkie will not eat anything...HELP I got an older yorkie last week from a friend who found her at a breeding house. Sydney has only eaten twice since I've gotten her home. I have tried 3 different dog foods(two dry and 1 soft kibble) and I'm at a loss. She only lays around and most of the time "hides out" from us. She seems like she may have been beaten at one time as she cowers when we reach for her. Was told she could be pregnant and I'm not sure what to do. Anyone have any ideas? Never had a pregnant dog before so don't know if maybe this is just normal if she is (vet didn't say anything about finding any signs of it though). Any help would be appreciated cause I want to love her to death but she just stays away from everyone.

02-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,000	Welcome to YT. I would suggest you give her some time to acclimate herself to the household and then she will warm up. If she came from horrible conditions then she probably doesn't know much about interaction with people. What makes you think she might be pregnant? I would leave the food down and maybe in the interim until she gets settled maybe grill a piece of chicken (no seasoning) and feed her that so you know she has something in her tummy. Post a picture of your new girl. We love pictures here. Again love and patience is all you can do for now. __________________ Beth mommie to Zoey & Toby Proud member of Petite Pups United! RIP Lulu. My world will never be the same without you. 12/31/07

02-01-2008, 04:12 PM	#4
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,532	I suggest getting a good quality canned food such as Nature's Variety, Innova, Wellness, Canidae, California Natural, or Merrick. You can usually find these at pet stores or feed stores. If you can't find any of those, petsmart carries Blue Buffalo and Royal Canin that are pretty good and Petco carries Solid Gold. She'll most likely eat the canned food over the dry. I also suggest getting her to a vet as soon as you are able to for a good checkup. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#6
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,622	Only eaten twice in a week?!?! Please get some 'human" food (or a high quality dog food) and MAKE her eat. I would probably get chicken and cut the fat off (my favorite is the white meat). Then I would boil it with no seasonings. Then add something to it (brown rice, wheat pasta....anything) and put some veggies in it and about a teaspoon of olive or canola oil and make her eat. I'm sure steak would be fine too or canned food but she has to have something. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-01-2008, 06:26 PM	#7
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,970	Welcome to YT!! I would be taking her to the vet to be checked over -- find out if she is pregnant. Do you know if she is up-to-date on shots? How did the chicken work? She may very likely take some time to adjust to her new environment, and if she has been abused, it could take even longer. __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club *Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.*

02-01-2008, 03:47 PM	#3
lovenmyyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 89	[QUOTE=Bizzymammabee;1722912 What makes you think she might be pregnant? My friend was told by the breeder she might be... don't know though. Thanks for the advice!! Will have to get some chicken for her!

02-01-2008, 05:19 PM	#5
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,480	Forget the dog food. You get some nice steak, chicken or anything else you can, and feed that little girl before she dies. She needs to start eating ASAP. You can start by giving her medium rare steak. Also get her a tube of Nutri-Cal and give her some two to three times a day. Please, just make her feel safe and loved.

02-01-2008, 06:30 PM	#8
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,646 Blog Entries: 3	Suggestions I have 3 suggestions for you. These 3 have never failed me yet. 1. Boiled chicken breast 2. Boiled hambugar 3. And although this isn't a "QUALITY" canned food - Puppy Ceasers. (I ALWAYS keep some on hand for a non eating emergency. Its way better to have SOMETHING in them even if its not QUALITY, than nothing at all. Good luck !!!! Please keep us posted !!! __________________ GreensTreasuredYorkshireTerriers.com AKC Puppies www.furbabytreasures.com Premium Health Food and Products for your pet

02-02-2008, 06:25 PM	#9
lovenmyyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 89	Sydney has finally started eating canned food!! I took her to vet today. She has bad- I mean BAD- teeth. Having to get front ones pulled next week. Her gums have receded and they are all loose. Maybe why she wouldn't eat the dry? I appreciate all the advice ya'll have given me. I just know she's going to fine now. She's such a sweetheart.

02-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#12
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,102	oooh, poor baby, her mouth probebley hurt, hopefully things will look up for her ! Looks like you got good advise ! And Welcome to YT and yes we love pics ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies