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Old 08-19-2011, 09:07 AM   #14
btodd304
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Originally Posted by anevarez View Post
I am not trying to be snarky at all, but do you leave food and water in the crate? Your puppy is alone for four hours, and not having food and water for that amount of time can be deadly for a yorkie. Did the breeder that you got your puppy from explain hypoglycemia to you? It is unfortunately all too common in yorkies (and other tiny breeds.) I would really look into the xpen, and while it may mean more work for you, it will certainly be healthier for your puppy.
He eats 3 times a day at 7 in the morning, 11, and at 430 when i get home and yes ive heard of that and he seems to be fine thus far. The vet said he should be fine for up to 4hrs at a time
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