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06-13-2008, 09:28 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast WI
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| Is 2.8 TOO small? Hi! We just took Mariah to the vet and she weighs 2.8 at 7 months. At first the vet seemed a little concerned cuz she was 2.7 at the last visit (so she didn't gain much...lol) but then he examined her. He said she looks completely healthy - that she lost her "baby fat" and is a very solid puppy and "all muscle". I expressed my concern about how tiny she is, but he said not to worry. When I asked if we should feed her something different to help her grow - he explained that we really don't want her overweight...it's the worse thing for a small dog. He said she is a very healthy dog, just small and the perfect weight for her frame, etc. I have to admit that it makes me nervous that she's so tiny. I really wanted her to get to be at least 3 lbs. We have a 16 lb bishon who I always thought of as a "small dog" but she looks like a giant next to Mariah. We didn't "plan" to get a Yorkie. My daughter had slept at a friend's house who just had a litter of puppies and she "fell in love" with our baby. Everything I know about her is THANKS to this website! Mariah is very active, eats and drinks lots, seems very healthy and is incredibley smart and such a joy - so I guess I shouldn't worry. Does anyone else have a "little one" and is there anything to be concerned about if she seems healthy but doesn't get much bigger? THANKS! |
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06-13-2008, 09:33 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| It sounds like you have a wonderful healthy little girl. You most definately don't want her over weight - that adds stress to knees, heart, etc. My Peppy ranges from 3.25 and 3.5 lbs. He is an active, vigorous little boy who eats like a horse. He has had a couple bouts of diarrhea - one that requred hospitalization, so I watch for signs of tummy upsets. Other than that he is a very active and vocal member of our household. The biggest thing with the tiny ones is to be viligent and take quick action at the first sign of trouble. Watch them eat and be sure they are drinking and of course you have to protect them from a lot of "normal" household activities like people walking, opening doors, etc. |
06-13-2008, 09:41 AM | #3 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Lots of members have Yorkies your size, and they are very healthy. Some yorkies are small due to health problems of the mother, and complications during pregnancy, some are small due to genetics, and can be quite healthy. It sounds like you have a healthy little girl. The main thing that would concern me is them jumping off beds and furniture, so it's good to have steps. I think also, the tinies are more at risk going under anethesia (spell?). There are even a few clubs for tinies. See social groups for more information.
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06-13-2008, 09:57 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I was worried my Marcel would not make it past 2.5-3 lbs. according to the growth chart. And, at around 7 mths - he was probably about the same as your baby. I think at 10 mths he was just shy of 3 lbs - and I think right now he hovers around 3.4 and he's about 1.5 yrs old. So, sometimes these tinies do have later growth spurts - so hang in there, she may still grow a bit - probably not a ton, but a little more. And, like Nancy said - they can be just as healthy as any other size dog. They might have other vulnerabilities due to size (like, falling off of a couch etc.) that you have to watch, but they can still be totally healthy.
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06-13-2008, 10:11 AM | #5 |
Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member | sounds healthy to me...Yoshi was 2.85 lbs for the longest time...until about 11 months...now he is 13 months old and 3.65 lbs...at one point he hit 4.1 lbs but then he went back to 3.65 lbs. Some dogs could stop growing at 6 months to about 18 months. So i wouldn't worry so much about it unless she isn't healthy.
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06-13-2008, 11:26 AM | #6 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA
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| As long as she is happy, alert, eating and drinking well then it is okay. Like it was said before, just be cautious that she is not going to hurt herself around the house, and people know where she is at all times. My suzi loves to be under foot, and it can be difficult to make sure she is safe all the time |
06-13-2008, 11:56 AM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana
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| My Baby Zoey will be one year old next week and she now weighs 2.5 lbs. She is perfectly healthy and a happy little girl who just loves to chase squirrels. I didn't intentionally want a tiny one, but now that I do, I love her to death. Just goes to show you that you really don't know how big they will get. LuLu, Bosley Beamer, & Baby Zoey |
06-13-2008, 11:57 AM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast WI
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| Thanks! Hello! I really appreciate all the replies! I'm glad to hear she may get a little bit bigger too. It's so very good to hear from those of you who have "little ones" too and that they do so well. Mariah is VERY active and keeping her out of trouble and safe is our top priority! Thanks to the advice on this website I just taught her the command "Leave It" with lots of success. It helps so much when she attempts to grab something she shouldn't! Now I have to work on "Drop It"...lol cuz once she has something she sure makes a run for it! I have to admit I am so very protective of her. I worry she's too hot, too cold, could get a draft, etc, etc. She seems so fragile to me cuz she's so tiny...but she sure doesn't act fragile at all. She acts like she's a Great Dane! I never thought such a tiny little dog would capture my heart so quickly and so much. She is such an amazing puppy and I want to keep her happy, safe and healthy for a long time to come! THANKS! |
06-13-2008, 01:10 PM | #9 |
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| What a cutie...do you have a bell for her? I put one on Gracie when we first got her just so I could hear where she was. It saved her from getting stepped on many times. I also bought her a harness dress so when we walked her I could quickly rescue her if needed. She now weight over 8 lbs, but I still keep the bell on her.
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06-13-2008, 02:01 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY
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| My Ricky is 2.5 pounds and he is very healthy... thank God.
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06-13-2008, 02:04 PM | #11 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania
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| She will definately get over 3 lbs if she's only 7 months now. My little one took forever to get to 2 lb and was only 2.5 at one year. She's now 14 month old and 2 3/4 and still gaining |
06-13-2008, 05:01 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Packer Country!!!
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| My Myah is 6 1/2 months old and is the same size as your's. We also have a 16 lb. Bichon, Chloe'. I don't have any answers, as I'm in the same boat as you, but I was also told she is fine and will just be on the small size. I just thought it was cool that we have the same breed of dogs and that they are the same size. |
06-13-2008, 05:29 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana
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| My little guy weighs in at 2lbs 14 oz (on a good day). Vet wanted him to gain another 1/2 lb, but I just don't see it happening. He eats well, but as soon as I think he's going to gain an ounce or two, he goes out and poos, and there it goes! He's 5 yrs old and as healthy (and spoiled) as can be!
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06-13-2008, 06:18 PM | #14 |
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| my little one is 6 months and 1 week.. she is also 2.8 pounds. The only thing i think is different is that I had to buy a lot of steps for around the house .. the couches chairs, and a huge one for the bed that was very expensive. But it is worth it as she is getting into a "jumping" faze that is scaring me to death. I am worried she will break a leg. It is weird because everyone else thinks she is sooo tiny and little.. but because i look at her all the time, she doesnt seem so tiny to me. she has a sturdy lil frame on her, which is good. she is not a "fragile" underweight/ skinny little boney puppy at all. I am just worried about anesthesia... the little ones can react badly to it. are you getting your one spayed soon? 7 months is around that time. I set up an appointment today to get pebbles spayed next friday... I am so scared |
06-13-2008, 06:22 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore
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| She may still grow. They grow up until around a year old. Not grow so much as fill out. Lilly was 2 lbs. at 13 weeks old and she's now a year old and just shy of 4 lbs. At 7 months she was just about 3 lbs. I think your little one will probably hit at least the 3 lbs. mark. By the way I have a 17 lb. Yorkie actually we think she is a Yorkie mix and she is very gentle with Lilly. They know not to play too rough. Elaine |
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