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Ellie May · 06-30-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Magoo

I am SOO glad you did this thread. Everyone on here is SO nice and more than willing to help. I didn't find this website until after I had gotten Bella (now 14weeks old). The strange thing is I did so many google searches and never came across this site till 2 days after Bella came home.

Regardless, I am VERY happy to have found it here and have found so much useful information. Now I am more aware and educated about when/where to purchase my next Yorkie and what to be on the look out for.

Thanks again YT

Welcome

I didn't join YT til my Yorkie was 5.

zaknnana · 06-30-2008, 02:44 PM

I have posted before but I am still "new"!! Lily gets car sick everytime she goes in the car even if it is around the block and back!! The vet said to give her dramamine?? I haven't taken her anywhere yet in the car to try it but I cut them in 1/4 and will give her 1/4 of a pill I guess?? Does anyone else have this problem and do you think she will outgrow it?? She will be 16 weeks old this week. I put her in a plastic carrier in the car but I almost have to do that because I don't want to hold her and drive!! PLUS .... I will be traveling back and forth to Az. sometime in August and she will be 6 months old by then so I am hoping that she can travel because I fly!! She quit screaming when I take her and started throwing up instead?? Poor little girl???
Thanks!!

Miss Magoo · 06-30-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zaknnana

I have posted before but I am still "new"!! Lily gets car sick everytime she goes in the car even if it is around the block and back!! The vet said to give her dramamine?? I haven't taken her anywhere yet in the car to try it but I cut them in 1/4 and will give her 1/4 of a pill I guess?? Does anyone else have this problem and do you think she will outgrow it?? She will be 16 weeks old this week. I put her in a plastic carrier in the car but I almost have to do that because I don't want to hold her and drive!! PLUS .... I will be traveling back and forth to Az. sometime in August and she will be 6 months old by then so I am hoping that she can travel because I fly!! She quit screaming when I take her and started throwing up instead?? Poor little girl???
Thanks!!

I'm not sure about the medication so maybe someone else can help with that....but have you tried different carriers to see if perhaps that's the problem? Bella is 14 weeks and the first trip home from the breeder, I held her. Then I got a Vera Bradley carrier and Bella HATED it. So I have had to try out a few different ones to see what would work best for Bella.

Another suggestion might be the lookout car seats they have for dogs? It puts the dog up higher so they can see where they are going and sometimes that helps with car sickness.

Hope you find a solution soon.

missdesis · 06-30-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crispycrunch

Hello, my mom and I have been contemplating getting a dog for the past several years. For the past three months we have been researching yorkies and fell in love with the breed. We have found alot of information on the pros and cons. The one concern my mom has is about how long a yorkie can be left unattended, everything we have read states that yorkies should not be left unattended, but realistically there will be points during the day where both my mom and I will not be home. Can yorkies be left alone for a certain amount of time or should they be attended to at all points during a day?

I would leave my little guy by himself for short periods of time (like grocery shopping) at first to see how he did. We started off with a small area and then moved to the rest of the house once he seemed to be OK. After time and gradual freedom he did well on his own. As soon as we left he would go to our room and sleep in the bed till we got home. But one thing I did notice, I had to give him lots of attention when we did get home. Or he would retaliate!! Once I got home late and didnt give him the amount of attention he wanted so he peed in our bed right in front of us... that little stinker! So I learned my lesson.

I am home most of the time so he wasnt alone often, but he did well when we did have to go out. I still had grandma keep him for longer periods of time, but that was becuase he enjoyed the visits with her. Hope that helps.

Ellie May · 07-01-2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zaknnana

I have posted before but I am still "new"!! Lily gets car sick everytime she goes in the car even if it is around the block and back!! The vet said to give her dramamine?? I haven't taken her anywhere yet in the car to try it but I cut them in 1/4 and will give her 1/4 of a pill I guess?? Does anyone else have this problem and do you think she will outgrow it?? She will be 16 weeks old this week. I put her in a plastic carrier in the car but I almost have to do that because I don't want to hold her and drive!! PLUS .... I will be traveling back and forth to Az. sometime in August and she will be 6 months old by then so I am hoping that she can travel because I fly!! She quit screaming when I take her and started throwing up instead?? Poor little girl???
Thanks!!

Ellie used to get sick in the car.
Before you try Dramamine, I would suggest giving about 3/4 of a Ginger Snap cookie about 20 minutes before leaving. This works for a few dogs and would be much better than medication. Make sure there are no artificial sweeteners in the cookies though. If that doesn't work you might have to go with medication. You can post this question in the Health and Diet section and somebody might have another suggestion.

Ellie May · 12-22-2008, 05:10 AM

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MicaDixie · 12-22-2008, 07:29 AM

Hi everyone! My name is Mica. I have had my puppy, Dixie, since July. She was 16 weeks and 2 pounds when I got her from her breeder. She now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and seems to be full grown. Does anyone know when Yorkies normally stop growing?

Dixie is a diva dog and hates this cold Indiana weather! Looks like its going to be a long winter for us

I'm a Colts fan (season ticket holder) and Dixie is sporting her Colts sweater in my pic!

I want to thank you in advance for your fabulous advice. I've been reading off and on for a few months and you all have helped me a great deal. Thanks!

Mica

Ellie May · 12-22-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MicaDixie

Hi everyone! My name is Mica. I have had my puppy, Dixie, since July. She was 16 weeks and 2 pounds when I got her from her breeder. She now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and seems to be full grown. Does anyone know when Yorkies normally stop growing?

Dixie is a diva dog and hates this cold Indiana weather! Looks like its going to be a long winter for us

I'm a Colts fan (season ticket holder) and Dixie is sporting her Colts sweater in my pic!

I want to thank you in advance for your fabulous advice. I've been reading off and on for a few months and you all have helped me a great deal. Thanks!

Mica

Welcome, Mica.

You might want to post your introduction in "General Discussion" by starting your own thread so more people will see it.

We are happy to help if you have any questions.

It is soooo cold in Michigan too.

suepos57 · 12-22-2008, 08:22 AM

Hi everyone I love your web site I don't have a yorkie of my own but my goodfriend as one she is about six months now and I have fallen for her in a big way hope to make lots of new friends on here two also learn more about yorkie you never know one day I mmay have one of my own yours sue

Aerosnap1981 · 12-22-2008, 08:27 AM

Hi, I am new to this website. I just learned how to add my dog's picture thanks to helpful people. I was wondering how long it takes to learn how to do the adult topknot? I am new to this and just wondering.

Ellie May · 12-22-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by suepos57

Hi everyone I love your web site I don't have a yorkie of my own but my goodfriend as one she is about six months now and I have fallen for her in a big way hope to make lots of new friends on here two also learn more about yorkie you never know one day I mmay have one of my own yours sue

Welcome.
Yorkies are awesome. I hope you can get one of your own.

Ellie May · 12-22-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerosnap1981

Hi, I am new to this website. I just learned how to add my dog's picture thanks to helpful people. I was wondering how long it takes to learn how to do the adult topknot? I am new to this and just wondering.

Welcome to YT.

My dog's hair is too short for topknots, so I don't know how to do them or at what age the hair is long enough but if you post this in the Grooming Section, you should get an answer.

Aerosnap1981 · 12-22-2008, 08:50 AM

Thanks Ellie Mae, do you have any advice about this website?

Ellie May · 12-22-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerosnap1981

Thanks Ellie Mae, do you have any advice about this website?

Not really except jump in and start posting.

Nancy1999 · 12-22-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerosnap1981

Thanks Ellie Mae, do you have any advice about this website?

Hi, at the top of each forum on the left side of the page is a little blue button and the words "new thread". Just click on this, and start a new thread in general, and introduce yourself and your dog. You can also post a couple of questions that you might like answered. Welcome to Yorkietalk!

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12-22-2008, 08:22 AM	#69
suepos57 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: newcastle on tyne Posts: 31 Blog Entries: 6	Hi everyone I love your web site I don't have a yorkie of my own but my goodfriend as one she is about six months now and I have fallen for her in a big way hope to make lots of new friends on here two also learn more about yorkie you never know one day I mmay have one of my own yours sue Last edited by suepos57; 12-22-2008 at 08:23 AM.

12-22-2008, 08:27 AM	#70
Aerosnap1981 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Caledonia, NY, USA Posts: 12	Hi everyone Hi, I am new to this website. I just learned how to add my dog's picture thanks to helpful people. I was wondering how long it takes to learn how to do the adult topknot? I am new to this and just wondering. __________________ Melanie & Mandi

12-22-2008, 08:50 AM	#73
Aerosnap1981 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Caledonia, NY, USA Posts: 12	Thanks Ellie Mae, do you have any advice about this website? __________________ Melanie & Mandi

06-30-2008, 02:44 PM	#62
zaknnana YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 309	I have posted before but I am still "new"!! Lily gets car sick everytime she goes in the car even if it is around the block and back!! The vet said to give her dramamine?? I haven't taken her anywhere yet in the car to try it but I cut them in 1/4 and will give her 1/4 of a pill I guess?? Does anyone else have this problem and do you think she will outgrow it?? She will be 16 weeks old this week. I put her in a plastic carrier in the car but I almost have to do that because I don't want to hold her and drive!! PLUS .... I will be traveling back and forth to Az. sometime in August and she will be 6 months old by then so I am hoping that she can travel because I fly!! She quit screaming when I take her and started throwing up instead?? Poor little girl??? Thanks!!

12-22-2008, 07:29 AM	#67
MicaDixie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	Hi everyone! My name is Mica. I have had my puppy, Dixie, since July. She was 16 weeks and 2 pounds when I got her from her breeder. She now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and seems to be full grown. Does anyone know when Yorkies normally stop growing? Dixie is a diva dog and hates this cold Indiana weather! Looks like its going to be a long winter for us I'm a Colts fan (season ticket holder) and Dixie is sporting her Colts sweater in my pic! I want to thank you in advance for your fabulous advice. I've been reading off and on for a few months and you all have helped me a great deal. Thanks! Mica