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Originally Posted by TinkersMommy777  I recently rescued a sweet yorkie girl. Tinker Bell is her name. She is the sweetest little thing. However, I am very worried that she is too skinny. She seems like she is skin and bones. I have never had a yorkie and I didn't know if maybe it is normal for the breed? She is 8 months old and only 2.5 lbs. She seems to eat a lot but I rarely see her drinking her water. I have an appointment with the vet next week but was just wondering if anyone could offer any helpful thoughts, tips and or advice? Thanks. |
Hi Welcome to YT!
It is hard to tell as the weight is also determined by the size. Tinker Bell may have parasites which could be effecting her ability to gain weight. I would check with the Vet about bringing a stool sample and a urine sample to test for Giardia, Coccidia, and other parasites. Yorkies are better off if they are on the slim size as they have knees issues so the added weight can cause problems. Here are some dog weight charts to get a reference but they are for a larger dog but the pictures should give you a rough idea.
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