[Woogie Man]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I suspect you miss Tara as much as Penny does. I think it would be great if you got a new friend for Penny.....they all need a 'dog-buddy'. Have you thought of maybe trying to find an older Yorkie? Puppies can be trying on some older dogs. And to anyone reading this thread...chronic kidney disease is the leading cause of premature death in dogs (all breeds) and commercial foods with fillers is the biggest contributor to this. Please, everyone, there is no dry dog food sold in a grocery store that is 'good' for your baby. A premium food will typically add more quality years to your baby's life. In the long run, premium foods are more economical (portion size is smaller per pound versus cheaper foods) and you will have less health problems. Those 'extra' vet visits aren't cheap either. There are many good brands available. Just google 'premium dog foods' and you will get lots of results. Some sites are very informative. You will be amazed at the difference between commercial and premium grade dog foods. While the protein, fiber and fat content numbers may be similar, lower quality foods use indigestible fillers (corn, wheat) to achieve these numbers and are the doggie equivalent of junk food. Sorry for the rant, it's just that I was shocked after doing some research. I was using Pedigree Small Breed at the time and immediately switched to a premium food. P.S.....my vet had said that the Pedigree Small Breed was fine. Needless to say, vets don't always have the best advice about everything.