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02-26-2013, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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| Too Thin 9 Year Old Yorkie Boy My son, Bailey, is 9 and has always been healthy and active. About 6 months ago we rescued a female Yorkie, Mia... (un-spayed and headed for a puppy mill) and Bailey had some adjusting but it seems the transition has been made. We thought Bailey was losing weight and blamed it to the stress of the new addition as well as the fact he became more active. He is still healthy but bony and I am wondering what we can do, if anything, to get some weight on him without introducing more fat. He has a propensity to pancreatitis if he eats anything too fatty/spicy. I would welcome any and all suggestions. Thanks, Bailey's Dad Last edited by Samc; 02-26-2013 at 07:33 AM. |
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02-26-2013, 08:06 AM | #2 | |
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02-26-2013, 11:56 AM | #3 | |
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I keep thinking it might be his diet which consists of canned rabbit plus potatoes and some high quality dry which he gets basically 2 meals during the day and a "snack" at night which is about 20% of what his meals consist of. Thank you for your reply | |
02-26-2013, 01:56 PM | #4 |
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| Since he's a 'senior' (but is probably still acting like a pup), you should ask the vet to do a urinalysis. It will show his liver & kidney function & is a good prognosis. How about feeding him a little more since he's been more active?
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02-26-2013, 02:47 PM | #5 | |
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Your advice is well received, thank you. We want him to have the best and we spare nothing to make sure he is loved to pieces. Sam | |
02-27-2013, 05:41 AM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Darn, I was going to suggest peanut butter and bits of cheese...but if you have to be careful with the fats, those 2 treats wouldn't work. What about adding some extra cooked lean meats to his meals (and/or also btwn meals)? Or canned food?
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02-27-2013, 07:00 AM | #7 |
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| I agree with Mimimomo, get tested for Kidney Disease. I have two 3 lb. yorkies , one went to skin and bones, lots of drinking water/ peeing a lot. Test results showed 2nd stage kidney disease as of 3 months ago. I now have them on pressure cooked Chicken Thighs ground up with mashed sweet potato added, some mashed green beans mixed with broth from the chicken dark meat. They love it ! To that I add Kidney Support Gold drops (2) at each of their 2 meals. They gobble it up in hopes they gain some weight and feel better. The older one is in early stage of Kidney Disease. They are 13 and 15 yrs old. They get tested every 3 months now and seem to be doing ok. The chicken thighs are low in phosperous, as are the sweet potatoes, green beans. Limit treats and get your little one eating more protein. Good luck with your furbaby and please post vet visit results.
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02-27-2013, 07:06 AM | #8 |
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| Don't give any peanut butter, or salt foods. There are other food restrictions for Kidney diseased pets. Foods have to be low in Phosperous. Check and read online Canine Kidney Disease or look for the group in Facebook, lots of information there if your little baby is diagnosed with KD. Certain foods make it worst, be careful what they eat. My 2 furbabies are both blind and now I'm dealing with KD, but i still love them both just the same. Senior dogs can be a challenge but their unconditional love makes it worth it. Thoughts and prayers your little ones tests comes out ok.
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02-27-2013, 10:50 AM | #9 |
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| Feed a third small meal. I did this and my skinny Daisy is a little sausage now.
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03-01-2013, 07:54 AM | #10 | |
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So all that said I think a kidney inspection is in order. Do you know if that requires a blood draw? Bailey is one of those that is better sedated because as he has a very low tolerance for pain, needles, restraint, etc...... it is not worth the stress on him. We usually get other things done at the same time, like anal glands, nails, teeth cleaning, ears plucked, etc.. I can't thank you all enough for your kind, thoughtful and experienced answers. Yorkies Rule | |
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03-01-2013, 11:31 AM | #12 | |
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03-01-2013, 11:38 AM | #13 |
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| I would try to keep some dry food out for him. I'm an advocate for free feeding though during the day and night, but I make a home cooked meal at night for mine (in addition to having the dry food out).
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03-01-2013, 11:47 AM | #14 |
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| That wouldn't work out very well bc he also has a girl that doesn't need to gain more weight. I don't think this is an issue that can be corrected by feeding him more, as he is already getting more than enough food. Naturally, a senior dog will tend to gain more weight as they get older, but in this case he's losing weight, so I think he needs to be seen by a vet.
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03-01-2013, 11:55 AM | #15 |
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| Totally agree with taking him to the vet first and foremost. I just thought because he is older he might become more finicky with his eating time habits But for sure a vet visit is in order. Praying he is well
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