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JCBL · 02-10-2010, 06:45 PM

We have decided to accept the other puppy. I will pick him up tomorrow. He is eating, playing, and seems completely normal. He is 12 weeks old now. I am looking for another vet. I plan on having him tested for liver shunt before any vaccines and when he is a little older as I have read the test is not that accurate until a certain maturity is reached.
Now I have a new concern. I have probably spent too much time reading the sickness and health/diet forums here. Are there Yorkies out there who are healthy and do fine? I know my breeders dogs appear to have had no problems. I have spoken with the people who have dogs from the other litter and they're fine. I am hoping for a healthy, normal dog. Is there such a thing with a Yorkie?
Please don't misunderstand. We have always provided good care for our dogs. Our dogs and cats to this point have been strays or pound babies. We have paid for surgeries, and good health care, etc. I don't expect a dog to be problem free. I'm just scared after reading so many situations on here with sick dogs. I am hoping to here that there are more healthy Yorkies than not. Thanks.

02-10-2010, 06:45 PM	#1
JCBL YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Thomasville, NC, USA Posts: 8	One More Question We have decided to accept the other puppy. I will pick him up tomorrow. He is eating, playing, and seems completely normal. He is 12 weeks old now. I am looking for another vet. I plan on having him tested for liver shunt before any vaccines and when he is a little older as I have read the test is not that accurate until a certain maturity is reached. Now I have a new concern. I have probably spent too much time reading the sickness and health/diet forums here. Are there Yorkies out there who are healthy and do fine? I know my breeders dogs appear to have had no problems. I have spoken with the people who have dogs from the other litter and they're fine. I am hoping for a healthy, normal dog. Is there such a thing with a Yorkie? Please don't misunderstand. We have always provided good care for our dogs. Our dogs and cats to this point have been strays or pound babies. We have paid for surgeries, and good health care, etc. I don't expect a dog to be problem free. I'm just scared after reading so many situations on here with sick dogs. I am hoping to here that there are more healthy Yorkies than not. Thanks.