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babyparis · 08-16-2005, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Olivier

Hi and welcome to YT .

Just curious , why peoples want 2.2 lbs adult Yorkies if it is for him to gain weight ?

she wants him to gain weight cause he is underwieght. she can feel his ribs and the vet said he was underweight also. not because she wants him to grow any bigger, just some more meat on the little guy.

babyparis · 08-16-2005, 09:19 AM

oh by the way welcome to yorkie talk. you sure do have a little cutie on your hands. i hope all your questions get answered.

girltime · 08-16-2005, 09:37 AM

Welcome YT and congrats on your new addition.

My Rocky is a small guy 3.9 pounds and there is no fat on him..I call him my little sprinter. I do free feed Rocky Nutro Small Chunks (Petsmart).

While I'm making dinner the aroma has him in a frenzie..So I always have raw baby sweet carrots on hand. I can feel Rocky's ribs but he is just a lean small guy. Rocky will never be a rolo no matter how much he eats. ;-)

No matter what good quality food you choose if you find he is not taking to it..Try mixing 1 tsp of the matching wet canned dog food with the dry to get him started.

Let us know how it works for you.

girltime · 08-16-2005, 09:39 AM

Forgot to mention I free feed..So his food is always available to him 24x7.

Loren · 08-18-2005, 12:12 AM

I was told by the vet to try a/d Hill's Prescription Diet.
he does not like it at all.

I can't do the free feeding i have a chihuahua that over eat.
i did find some soft dog food that he likes.
been feeding him 3 times a day for the last few weeks.
after taking to the vet today i was not to happy to see that he did not gain any waight.

the vet recomend doing the surgery to get him fixed by next week, she told me that would help with the waight.
i did some reeding about the gas that they use to put him under,they use the good kind.

ohhh by the way the lady that sold him to me only had him for 2 month.
I think she did not want him because he is not potty traind.

the belly wrap help with one thing,
but as farr as number 2 he goes where ever.
i try to keep my eye on him it's realy hard he only goes one time in 24 hours.
and it is never at the same time.
it is going to take some work because of he's age.

i would like to thank every one for all the replys.

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Originally Posted by girltime

Forgot to mention I free feed..So his food is always available to him 24x7.

seh0422 · 08-18-2005, 03:49 AM

Well just wanted to welcome you to Yorkietalk. I am in San Antonio also I hope your little guy is doing ok, with the eating and weight, gettin him fixed should help a little with the marking but all in all it takes time and paticence but It will get better, He is a very cute little guy & congrats on your new baby.

Olivier · 08-18-2005, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by babyparis

she wants him to gain weight cause he is underwieght. she can feel his ribs and the vet said he was underweight also. not because she wants him to grow any bigger, just some more meat on the little guy.

Oh ! excuse me . I probably misunderstood .

Deegan's mom · 08-18-2005, 04:40 AM

Welcome to YT! Your little Nemo is sooo cute! So little and tiny. My little guys was 2.5lbs when I first brought him home. I can hardly remember how small that was. Hope see you around the site! Take care and yes, try and beef that baby up!

yorkiegold · 08-18-2005, 05:58 AM

Hi:

You've got a tiny one, for sure. I wish you could send him to me - my husband can put weight on anything/anyone including me.

His favorite trick is adding some turkey baby food to whatever he's feeding puppies - they seem to love the flavor.

I have to admit to being really curious what you paid for him. I know very tiny puppies can go for a lot, but I've never heard what is charged for an adult that is small. I've often wondered why more people who want tiny adults don't buy them as adults so they know how big they are. Anyway, if you're comfortable sharing the price, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is curious.

Good luck with your precious one.

CJ

3puppies4me · 08-18-2005, 08:06 AM

I have a very tiny rescue girl that I put weight on with Innova Small Bites. Since she was so starved, she wasn't picky, just happy to get any food. I think she survived mostly by eating poop. She is now just under two pounds, and about 2 years old. I don't even think of her as tiny anymore cause she is such a tough little girl--keeps up with my bigger boys without a problem. Good luck with your tiny littly one-he is adorable!

08-16-2005, 09:19 AM	#17
babyparis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: palestine, tx Posts: 145	oh by the way welcome to yorkie talk. you sure do have a little cutie on your hands. i hope all your questions get answered. __________________ *Momma to Angel Bella*

08-18-2005, 03:49 AM	#21
seh0422 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 480	Well just wanted to welcome you to Yorkietalk. I am in San Antonio also I hope your little guy is doing ok, with the eating and weight, gettin him fixed should help a little with the marking but all in all it takes time and paticence but It will get better, He is a very cute little guy & congrats on your new baby. __________________ Sarah I'm Mommy to Princess Emma Rose 10/25/2015 Baby Girl I Love and Miss You RIP Brownie , Koda's Bear Hugs

08-18-2005, 04:40 AM	#23
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Welcome to YT! Your little Nemo is sooo cute! So little and tiny. My little guys was 2.5lbs when I first brought him home. I can hardly remember how small that was. Hope see you around the site! Take care and yes, try and beef that baby up! __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

08-16-2005, 09:37 AM	#18
girltime Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 127	Welcome YT and congrats on your new addition. My Rocky is a small guy 3.9 pounds and there is no fat on him..I call him my little sprinter. I do free feed Rocky Nutro Small Chunks (Petsmart). While I'm making dinner the aroma has him in a frenzie..So I always have raw baby sweet carrots on hand. I can feel Rocky's ribs but he is just a lean small guy. Rocky will never be a rolo no matter how much he eats. ;-) No matter what good quality food you choose if you find he is not taking to it..Try mixing 1 tsp of the matching wet canned dog food with the dry to get him started. Let us know how it works for you.

08-16-2005, 09:39 AM	#19
girltime Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 127	Forgot to mention I free feed..So his food is always available to him 24x7.

08-18-2005, 05:58 AM	#24
yorkiegold BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 215	Hi: You've got a tiny one, for sure. I wish you could send him to me - my husband can put weight on anything/anyone including me. His favorite trick is adding some turkey baby food to whatever he's feeding puppies - they seem to love the flavor. I have to admit to being really curious what you paid for him. I know very tiny puppies can go for a lot, but I've never heard what is charged for an adult that is small. I've often wondered why more people who want tiny adults don't buy them as adults so they know how big they are. Anyway, if you're comfortable sharing the price, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is curious. Good luck with your precious one. CJ

08-18-2005, 08:06 AM	#25
3puppies4me Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 100	I have a very tiny rescue girl that I put weight on with Innova Small Bites. Since she was so starved, she wasn't picky, just happy to get any food. I think she survived mostly by eating poop. She is now just under two pounds, and about 2 years old. I don't even think of her as tiny anymore cause she is such a tough little girl--keeps up with my bigger boys without a problem. Good luck with your tiny littly one-he is adorable!