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lolasmomma · 07-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Hi everyone!! i got lola when she was 15 weeks old and she weighed 3.5 pounds... when i took her to the vet 2 weeks after i got her she weighed 4 pounds at about 17 weeks.... just 2 weeks later I took her to the vet and she weighs 5.5 pounds!!!! Im a lil worried shes 5 monthes old and already weighs 5.5 pounds is she going to get alot bigger??? I love her to death it doesnt matter but im just worried! I feed her 1/2 cup in the an 1/2 cup in the pm she eats science diet and thats what they recommend for her weight.. I also give her lil treats when she goes potty outside should i not give her them anymore??? Im just really worried can anyone please HELP!!

xoxo xo

browniesmom622 · 07-07-2007, 12:46 PM

is she fat???
some yorkies do get bigger than typical size i'd say she'll get to 6-7 pounds mabee more if she decides to get a big growth spirt

Anna Banana · 07-07-2007, 12:50 PM

Its possible that she'll get a lot bigger, but its also possible that she's had her last big growth spurt. You never know with yorkies.

But if she's growing, not just getting fat, then I wouldn't worry at all!

Beside the point, I would suggest that you not feed Science Diet. Its not a good quality food, and vets only advocate it for their personal benefit. Try Canidae, Royal Canin, Innova, Merrick, Solid Gold. There are a lot more that are so much better for your little one than what you're feeding her now. Just search on here for good quality food, and you'll find something thats right for you.

lolasmomma · 07-07-2007, 01:43 PM

shes not fat at all.jjust keeps gaining weight

.. i hope her growth spurt is done!!!O wow i thought science diet was good.. shes very picky i tried a couple diff foods but she didnt take to them... im going to try one of ur suggestions thank u!

newmommy · 07-07-2007, 01:46 PM

there is a difference between being a larger yorkie and overweight. maybe she will never be a little yorkie. I would rather have a healthy larger yorkie that one that is malnurished or underweight just to say that they were such and such pounds.

newmommy · 07-07-2007, 01:47 PM

also if your vet thought that she was overweight that more than likely they would of told you

browniesmom622 · 07-07-2007, 02:46 PM

sounds like you just have a larger yorkie then

Akhong · 07-07-2007, 02:55 PM

My Tobi is 16 weeks old and we just weighed him in at 5.5 lbs. It's hard to guage a yorkie's health just on weight..have you felt his entire body to see if there's a defined waist? I know my Tobi is going to be a larger yorkie..and that's just fine with me. I usually walk him about 1-2 hours a day (with lots of active play imbetween), so I know I'm getting him lots of excercise!
Good luck to you and your fur baby!

Pup-e-Love · 07-07-2007, 03:06 PM

Check out this web site for good dog food. You want to go for one in the 4-5 star range. The dog food in the 6 star range has too much protein. Hope this helps!

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...ndex.php/cat/1

cataholic · 07-07-2007, 03:14 PM

When I took my yorkie come from the shelter he weighed 8 pounds. Now Fritzel weighs 13 pounds. He loves to eat anything and everything!

xBUTTERCUPx · 07-07-2007, 04:18 PM

The bigger the better!

diggy4 · 07-07-2007, 04:22 PM

Bella never grew after 5 months old....thought she was gonna be big as she was 5 pounds at 5 months....she is now 2 and 4.11 ya just never know can you feel her ribs...like the curve after last rib?

lolasmomma · 07-08-2007, 06:42 AM

I went and got her new food today so well c how she takes to it! I can deff feel her ribs... so I guess im just going to have a bigger yorkie!! shes still my lil baby! I have another ? shes 5 months do u think her ears will go up they go up and fall down!!! thanks guys <3

07-07-2007, 12:36 PM	#1
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	Overweight??Please Help!!! Hi everyone!! i got lola when she was 15 weeks old and she weighed 3.5 pounds... when i took her to the vet 2 weeks after i got her she weighed 4 pounds at about 17 weeks.... just 2 weeks later I took her to the vet and she weighs 5.5 pounds!!!! Im a lil worried shes 5 monthes old and already weighs 5.5 pounds is she going to get alot bigger??? I love her to death it doesnt matter but im just worried! I feed her 1/2 cup in the an 1/2 cup in the pm she eats science diet and thats what they recommend for her weight.. I also give her lil treats when she goes potty outside should i not give her them anymore??? Im just really worried can anyone please HELP!! xoxo xo __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly

07-07-2007, 12:46 PM	#2
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	is she fat??? some yorkies do get bigger than typical size i'd say she'll get to 6-7 pounds mabee more if she decides to get a big growth spirt __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

07-07-2007, 12:50 PM	#3
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	Its possible that she'll get a lot bigger, but its also possible that she's had her last big growth spurt. You never know with yorkies. But if she's growing, not just getting fat, then I wouldn't worry at all! Beside the point, I would suggest that you not feed Science Diet. Its not a good quality food, and vets only advocate it for their personal benefit. Try Canidae, Royal Canin, Innova, Merrick, Solid Gold. There are a lot more that are so much better for your little one than what you're feeding her now. Just search on here for good quality food, and you'll find something thats right for you. __________________ Anna and Wobie

07-07-2007, 01:43 PM	#4
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	shes not fat at all.jjust keeps gaining weight .. i hope her growth spurt is done!!!O wow i thought science diet was good.. shes very picky i tried a couple diff foods but she didnt take to them... im going to try one of ur suggestions thank u! __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly

07-07-2007, 01:46 PM	#5
newmommy Keep Me Away From eBay Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,109	there is a difference between being a larger yorkie and overweight. maybe she will never be a little yorkie. I would rather have a healthy larger yorkie that one that is malnurished or underweight just to say that they were such and such pounds. __________________ There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face!!

07-07-2007, 01:47 PM	#6
newmommy Keep Me Away From eBay Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,109	also if your vet thought that she was overweight that more than likely they would of told you __________________ There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face!!

07-07-2007, 02:46 PM	#7
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	sounds like you just have a larger yorkie then __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

07-07-2007, 02:55 PM	#8
Akhong Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 175	My Tobi is 16 weeks old and we just weighed him in at 5.5 lbs. It's hard to guage a yorkie's health just on weight..have you felt his entire body to see if there's a defined waist? I know my Tobi is going to be a larger yorkie..and that's just fine with me. I usually walk him about 1-2 hours a day (with lots of active play imbetween), so I know I'm getting him lots of excercise! Good luck to you and your fur baby! __________________ Tobi's mom

07-07-2007, 03:06 PM	#9
Pup-e-Love YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 896	Check out this web site for good dog food. You want to go for one in the 4-5 star range. The dog food in the 6 star range has too much protein. Hope this helps! http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...ndex.php/cat/1

07-07-2007, 03:14 PM	#10
cataholic Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 1,322	When I took my yorkie come from the shelter he weighed 8 pounds. Now Fritzel weighs 13 pounds. He loves to eat anything and everything!

07-07-2007, 04:18 PM	#11
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	The bigger the better!

07-07-2007, 04:22 PM	#12
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Bella never grew after 5 months old....thought she was gonna be big as she was 5 pounds at 5 months....she is now 2 and 4.11 ya just never know can you feel her ribs...like the curve after last rib? __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

07-08-2007, 06:42 AM	#13
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	I went and got her new food today so well c how she takes to it! I can deff feel her ribs... so I guess im just going to have a bigger yorkie!! shes still my lil baby! I have another ? shes 5 months do u think her ears will go up they go up and fall down!!! thanks guys <3 __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly