Get a ramp! Get a ramp! Please get a RAMP!

[bentley]

I made a ramp myself and he loves it, and I do to, at night he goes pipi by himself....

[sshaw]

Do not leave the collar on as they can get them stuck in their mouths as well caught on something and choke. I almost lost Dennis due to the collar getting in his mouth. He was frantic backing up and going around in circles. I ended up having to cut it off him and now I keep it on the leash and put in on only when I take him out.

[envrobear]

Originally Posted by bentley

I made a ramp myself and he loves it, and I do to, at night he goes pipi by himself....

How did you make the ramp, my dad is getting reaady to make one and I bet some pictures or any helpful info might get the project started and done a bit faster.

[SnowWa]

TW4SW -- You are one worried little mother - and you don't even have your puppy yet. I got my Yorkie at 8 weeks and have never had a problem --but I'll admit that after reading all the horror stories here on YT, I was a bit apprehensive also.

My pup is 6 months old and a good solid 6 1/2 pounds (and will probably grow another pound or so). I'm sure that those of us with good-sized little Yorkies don't need to worry nearly as much as those of you with tiny little Yorkies. Mine is a rough, tough little terrier that can more than hold his own with his 21-pound best friend. I do all the things that I need to do to keep my little guy safe, but I have learned that he's not as fragile as I was afraid he might be.

Good luck - and try not to worry so much - just do all the things you need to do to keep him safe and healthy. He'll probably surprise you at how well he can get along by the time he's a few months old.

My son and I were eating dinner the other evening and were interrupted and ending up talking with someone at the front door for a few minutes. You know what happened. My little Yorkie got on the chair and nearly ate my son's whole dinner. We went back to the table and saw a near empty plate and then saw Murphy in the kitchen eating what remained of my son's steak on the kitchen floor. He slept well that night....and was none the worse for what he thought was a "great meal."

Carol Jean

[Jenn218]

Wow! Great thread!

I am checking into the VPI insurance myself - insurance is always a gamble and sometimes a pain, but I think it is one of those much needed items.

I was told by my breeder and vet to keep a cat collar with bell or jingle charm on him in the house. I think it is because they are small pets are something. I think it is comforting to hear that jingle! Plus, the cat collars are different - they aren't solid material, they are stretchy and can be stretched to double their size. Do you think this is still safe?

We use pillows by the couches and beds. We have invested in doggie steps, but they haven't made it in yet. (Glad to see other people use pillows too). The vet said that was good too, since that softens the impact and therefore helps their knees.