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Originally Posted by rescuemom51  I too, am a new owner. Although I've had dogs all my life, I've never had a Yorkie. I got my new little girl, Annie from a rescue (4.5 months old - 3.5lbs). Someone was keeping her in a rabbit hutch to breed her and the 1st 3 months of her life she had very little human contact. I've now had her for a month and vet and groomer say she's it really good health for her experience. She can now run up and DOWN stairs. I'm pad training her and we're 95% there! Treats are a wonderful incentive! I doubt she'll ever be a "Jump in your lap and kiss your face" kind of dog but she is socializing much better than before. I only work 3 days a week and the boss lets me bring her to work! Everyone loves her and she has now started hanging in other people's offices instead of being always under my feet. We still have a way to go but we make progress daily!
I'm trying to learn all the ins and outs of Yorkies and the only problem I notice with Annie is the excessive tears from her eyes. She tears so much that it will actually drip off her chin..... I had the groomer do a puppy cut and trim all the hair from around her eyes but that didn't change anything. I wash her face and dry it every night but is there anything else I should be doing??
I'd appreciate any advise! |
You never know! You are off to a great start. One of my favorite rescue stories is Lane, of Doggie Debutantes. She was a breeder dog whose feet never touched the ground/grass for I think 2 years, was also kept in a horrible, squalid hutch. Now she lives an amazing life of activity and adventure, and a luxury wardrobe, lol. She has learned to play fetch, give kisses, cuddle with her parents and dog sister, play at doggie birthday parties, and more.
Check out the Doggie Debutantes Facebook page (Lane is the blondie):
https://www.facebook.com/DoggieDebutantes
Regarding Annie's eye problems, I agree with MissPixi about being careful what kind of grooming products you use. My Max had eye problems for awhile, corneal ulcers, and I only use SPA facial cleanser in the bath on his face. I don't use any saline -- and definitely no over the counter eye drops with him. He is allergic and will scratch his eyes.
I use lukewarm tap water on a cotton ball if I need to rinse anything out of his eye. Tap water is what goes in his eyes in the bath and he has been great with this for 2 years.
I would be inclined to take Annie to an ophthalmologist because that much watering is not normal. Most regular vets are not advanced enough to detect certain eye problems. Could be something that just requires special drops -- again, do not try over the counter drops -- they often make small problems worse.