 My Cosette
I have a 2.5 pound girl that I was given with the warning "Don't get too attached to her." She had slightly elevated kidney values and an open fontanelle (soft spot). She is now nine years old and doing wonderfully. Her main problem has been periodontal disease. Even with daily brushing she required two very expensive surgeries, the second one leaving her with only her canines. The vet said it is common in dogs this small even with the brushing.
I would advise getting a very good vet and being very careful about who does any surgery on your baby. Mine was done at the University of Minnesota and had all of the latest anesthesia protocols and pre-surgery labs. Mine of course is a higher anesthesia risk because of her open fontanelle which the vets there said is also very common in tiny dogs. Check for that before any surgeries. Also plan on dedicating a lot of time and research into tiny dog health issues.
As far as physical changes, mine only had her coat lighten over time and although I know each is different, mine quit growing at 4 months. Her weight has improved a lot as has her appetite since I put her on Nature's Recipe for toy dogs, the only kibble I found that is soft enough and small enough. (without teeth, hers has to be crushed of course) Good Luck to you! They are so worth it! |