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MYBoySpencer · 04-12-2008, 02:20 PM

Hi all,

I am actually new to motherhood with my first pet ever. I adopted a 2yr old yorkie named Spencer, it's quite a life changing experience. I need any advice you guys could furnish, as far as diet, play, anything. He recently got sick, so I am very concerned, he's been vomiting and had diareah. I need to look for a vet. Look forward to chatting.

Spencers Mom

alriver · 04-12-2008, 02:58 PM

Welcome to yorkietalk. You should be able to get answers to all of your questions. As far as dog food goes, go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com
for ratings. Any specfic topics (like vomiting or diarrhea) click on search at the top of any page in yorkietalk & type in your subject. You'll get a ton of info that has already been posted. Be sure you find a good vet & go as soon as you can. Good luck with you new one. I'm sure your in for the experience of a lifetime!

Wylie's Mom · 04-12-2008, 04:11 PM

Welcome to YT, glad you are here!

You'll find a lot of help here - I know I have. Is he still sick? If he's a puppy, I'd recommend you get him to a vet asap - as puppies can go down very quickly. As for diet, what are you currently feeding? And, what did you have in mind - kibble, canned, homecooked, raw?

Judy in Waco · 04-12-2008, 05:00 PM

Since he's two years old, I would guess that it's a change in his routine and maybe his food. Have you made a change in his food?

Yes, a vet is important. He needs to have a check up and vet you trust in case of emergency. You also need to see about vaccinations, heartworm medication, and flea and tick treatments.

We love photos here!! Please post some when you get a chance!

Welcome to YorkieTalk!

Patti · 04-12-2008, 05:10 PM

Welcome. Is he acting normal? May be stress or food. I would have the vet check him out. Keep us posted.

deb22 · 04-12-2008, 05:15 PM

Welcome

RMKC · 04-13-2008, 07:56 AM

Hello and Welcome, stick around and you will learn alot

FL Tink · 04-13-2008, 08:26 AM

Welcome to YT! hope your baby is feeling better soon!

04-12-2008, 02:20 PM	#1
MYBoySpencer YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1	New to Yorkie motherhood... Hi all, I am actually new to motherhood with my first pet ever. I adopted a 2yr old yorkie named Spencer, it's quite a life changing experience. I need any advice you guys could furnish, as far as diet, play, anything. He recently got sick, so I am very concerned, he's been vomiting and had diareah. I need to look for a vet. Look forward to chatting. Spencers Mom

04-12-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
alriver Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 140	Welcome !! Welcome to yorkietalk. You should be able to get answers to all of your questions. As far as dog food goes, go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com for ratings. Any specfic topics (like vomiting or diarrhea) click on search at the top of any page in yorkietalk & type in your subject. You'll get a ton of info that has already been posted. Be sure you find a good vet & go as soon as you can. Good luck with you new one. I'm sure your in for the experience of a lifetime! __________________ Bogey Member of the Gentlemens Club & Pebbles "New Kid on the Block"

04-12-2008, 04:11 PM	#3
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,873 Blog Entries: 2	Welcome to YT, glad you are here! You'll find a lot of help here - I know I have. Is he still sick? If he's a puppy, I'd recommend you get him to a vet asap - as puppies can go down very quickly. As for diet, what are you currently feeding? And, what did you have in mind - kibble, canned, homecooked, raw? __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

04-12-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	Since he's two years old, I would guess that it's a change in his routine and maybe his food. Have you made a change in his food? Yes, a vet is important. He needs to have a check up and vet you trust in case of emergency. You also need to see about vaccinations, heartworm medication, and flea and tick treatments. We love photos here!! Please post some when you get a chance! Welcome to YorkieTalk! __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

04-12-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
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04-13-2008, 07:56 AM	#7
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04-13-2008, 08:26 AM	#8
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