[gemy]

Welcome to YT! There are a lot of good articles to read here. But let me ask you how old he is approximately? Are his knees good? No LP?

Weight Control ideas - To lose weight

1) Always measure his food. Start with no more than 1/2 c a day and divide that into two meals.

2) Feed his last meal relatively early - Then take him out for his evening walk.

3) Try to build him up to a brisk 30 minute walk a day. You can split that into two walking sessions. Let his response guide you.

4) For treats you can use green beans, or little cheerios, cut up carrots etc.

5) Try to teach him some tricks - that will also burn calories.

6) Swimming is a wonderful exercise; and with Yorkies you can use your bath tub, with a non slip mat on the floor of the tub.


You will need to buy a good sweater or coat for him, for the winter time.

Socializing:

Try taking him with you to a pet store. If there is one with in walking distance, that would be great.

Even before this, take him out in your backyard, or front yard, and do some tricks with treats for a reward.

After a few weeks of living with you; invite some close friends over for a meal. You can keep him in his crate for some of the visit, then let him out when he gets used to their smell, voice, etc.

It is very possible to have him socialized to company, you just will need to be patient and diligent, and keep exposing him for brief times, with a few ppl at a time.


CT: There are various degrees of CT. What did your vet say about the severity? Did the vet instruct you on how to calm your dog when the coughing starts?

Weight control is of course very important with this disease.