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04-04-2011, 06:39 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI
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| Help need suggestions HI everyone! I just got a new yorkie (8 wks old) . I also have a chihuahua (6 mo.) both males and need some advice ASAP. Tomorrow I will have to leave them for several hours and I am not sure about where to put each of them. My chihuahua is about 5 lbs and my yorkie is about a lb. I really do not want to separate them into separate rooms, unless that is what you guys think I should do. They do play rough sometimes and the chi will kinda pull on the puppies ears and he will squeal , but then bites back.... I am wondering what everyone's opinions are...should I put them in separate rooms while I am gone, or do you think it would be ok to leave them in the same room together? They will have free reign of the room, as they are not crated. Any suggestions are welcome and much appreciated!! |
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04-04-2011, 06:45 PM | #2 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| I just would not take the chance as your Chi is not used to the puppy and he could get rough with the puppy that small. For safety, I would separate them. But I would solemnly rethink leaving a baby Yorkie that young alone for any period of time as they can get low blood sugar very quickly and even die. Being a baby, he could get a tummy upset and start vomiting/having diarrhea and dehydrate quickly also. It is just not a good idea to leave a Yorkie puppy that age unattended. He's a very young baby and needs pretty constant oversight.
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04-04-2011, 06:52 PM | #3 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| No way would I leave an 8 week old puppy with another older, bigger puppy, nor alone. Can a neighbor or someone puppysit for you?
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04-04-2011, 06:54 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI
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| thanks guys, yes I can possibly have someone come over and check on him. I wouldn't be gone very long, but see your concerns. |
04-04-2011, 10:15 PM | #5 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| And I'd keep them in separate rooms if no one will actually be there to supervise them the entire time. Puppy teeth are very sharp and ears can bleed easily. You do not want to walk into a disaster that could have been prevented...
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04-05-2011, 10:56 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: south carolina
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| i used a pack & play when i got my lil one if i didn't take her with me because i didn't trust my older yorkie at the time our big lots has pack & plays for $ 30.00 dollars
__________________ mom to my lil one Porscha nothing in the world like a yorkie kiss first thing in the morning... now mommy to Mee Ling the most darlin lil ( BIG ) pekingese |
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