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Originally Posted by paulinanguyen2  snickers has REALLY REALLY sensitive skin, and he's always biting his paws and scratching himself!! i've tried everything..  oatmeal doesnt seem to do any good... the hot spot stuff..nothing. !! i just noticed that alot of yorkies get skin allergies. |
None of mine have had skin allergies. I think it might have a lot to do with what you feed them. Cheap food will lead to skin problems. If they do have any sensitivities, the cheaper food is more likely to contain things tht will irritate. Some yorkies have a problem with corn, others wheat, but usually a grain is at the root of the problem. So look to your food for skin problems.
I am surprised no one has mentioned how young your puppy is to be separating from mom & siblings. 8 weeks is much too young for a toy breed. They should stay with mom & siblings at least til they are 12 weeks old. Believe me, it will make a world of difference to their temperment and socialization. Puppies removed from mom & siblings too young can have biting problems, be extra nervous and afraid of everything, not get along with other dogs well, bond with one person and be more afraid of everyone else, take longer to house train, and in general not be as well adjusted as those who are given the benefit of a good start. Mom & siblings teach so many things that you do not see. A gentle nip, a nose poked to encourage the right direction -- mom is always busy correcting the pups. Such a shame when puppies are denied a full month of mothing!!! If you could watch a litter with their momma dog from 8 to 12 weeks of age, you would realize how much they stand to benefit!! Please ask the breeder to keep longer. If it was me -- that would be a red flag to turn me away from the breeder. If she does not care enough to keep the puppies together with mom & siblings for the full benefit of nurturing, she would not be the breeder for me. Of course, I would also not be going with a breeder that purposely mixed breeds for not other purpose than to line a pocket.
My advice is to keep looking!