Here's my Big Bad Debbie, all three pounds of her. Never had any eating problems and the only time she got sick was from licking the nearly empty tuna bowl that had been made with some tobasco. That was scary as she lost 1/2 pound over the 4th of July weekend. I kept thinking she'd get better but I finally took her to the vet.
When we're out and people remark about wanting a teacup, I do let them know that sometimes they aren't the healthiest. I feel since they are referring to them as teacups they probably don't know too much and maybe it might get them to thinking.
Years ago my family had a 13 pound yorkie. I considered her a small dog but I guess next to Debbie, she would have been a giant yet I don't consider Debbie tiny or fragile. She has always enjoyed walking herself and didn't like being babied. I don't think she required any special care but I am lucky as her breeder did warn me about low blood sugar and my vet pointed out to me that all shots shouldn't be given at once. I never would have thought of that. |