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LilMissy · 11-13-2008, 02:01 PM

Sighhhhhhhh, I'm a little annoyed that a nurse at my vet's told me this morning that Science Diet was good! Are you sure that I shouldn't try gradually switching her to a new food soon? Why feed her crappy food for a month?

Thank you for pointing this out to me. I'm open to food suggestions. I've already been over to the other board to see what's available, but there are so many options! It's daunting!

marcerella02 · 11-13-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

Sighhhhhhhh, I'm a little annoyed that a nurse at my vet's told me this morning that Science Diet was good! Are you sure that I shouldn't try gradually switching her to a new food soon? Why feed her crappy food for a month?

Thank you for pointing this out to me. I'm open to food suggestions. I've already been over to the other board to see what's available, but there are so many options! It's daunting!

Vets offices often say that Science Diet is a good food because they sell it and the company PAYS them to sell it- also vets tend to not be very educated on dog health.

I highly suggest Natural Balance. And if she has only been home for a few days i'd also wait to change her over- she is VERY tiny and if she were to get diarrhea from the change it could land her in the hospital. When you do change it should be over a several weeks because of her weight. she will probably have loose poop because she is adjusting to the new food but as long as she is eating and drinking she should be fine- if she looks or acts lethargic or has liquid diarrhea- she needs to go to the vet fast!

I also highly recommend crating at night! Layla LOVES her crate and it is great for travelling!

Congrats on your baby! She is beautiful!

LilMissy · 11-13-2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks a million

yorkiepuppie · 11-13-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

Thanks a million

i recommend nature's variety. you can check out their website to see how you feel about their products. Nature's Variety

i feed milu the raw medallions and the kibbles. she is doing well on it. but i know what you mean about a lot of options!!!! but basically i didn't really get to choose the food for milu. she is extremely picky, i just buy food, and she will let me know if she will eat it or not!

LuvmyYorkies2 · 11-13-2008, 02:36 PM

Welcome! Missy is such a cutie pie!! You will learn a lot here!

amandawash · 11-13-2008, 04:04 PM

Wow. Seven weeks? I would be extremely concerned about hypoglycemia and would always make sure she has food in front of her as well as nutrical at the sign of her going downhill.

LilMissy · 11-13-2008, 04:45 PM

I know. I am concerned about her only being 7 weeks. She was checked by a vet to go home before I took her (the litter of 4 was), and I selected the strongest, most active of the bunch. She seems fine, just gets chilled easily so I have to keep her warm. But she's eating, drinking, pooping, peeing and playing! Seems like a happy little girl!

I hope she does well. I'd die if anything went wrong.

amandawash · 11-13-2008, 04:49 PM

Please don't take this as rude, but why did the breeder let them go at 7 weeks? Most reputable breeders won't let their pups go until 12 weeks, when they are more stable and have learned several "life skills" from mommy

. Did something happen to mom?

marcerella02 · 11-13-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

I know. I am concerned about her only being 7 weeks. She was checked by a vet to go home before I took her (the litter of 4 was), and I selected the strongest, most active of the bunch. She seems fine, just gets chilled easily so I have to keep her warm. But she's eating, drinking, pooping, peeing and playing! Seems like a happy little girl!

I hope she does well. I'd die if anything went wrong.

I'm sure she will be fine... although many breeders don't let pups go until they are 12 weeks or 2 lbs. She will probably need you to teach her that biting is not ok... usually litter mates do that... so she will probably just be more persistent than othter pups iwth biting- but just yelp when she does it and ignore her for a while.

LilMissy · 11-13-2008, 05:07 PM

Not rude at all, I sincerely appreciate your concern.

This wasn't an experienced breeder, it was her first litter. She owns the Mom and Dad, and her vet gave her the go ahead to let the puppies go. He said they were "strong and healthy". They are eating puppy food. Sounds like most people around here usually keep the pups until 9 weeks? I am just SO grateful to be a stay-at-home Mom. I can keep an eye on her 24/7. When I spoke to my vets office today, they didn't seem the least bit concerned with her age and size.

jackson25 · 11-13-2008, 05:30 PM

Hi & welcome....I would not recommend giving her a bath quite yet...she is very small yet and not quite at the age of full bathing yet...you can freshen her up some if you would like, also I use J&J baby shampoo on my pups when it is bath time, I feel that if it is good to use on babies and also tearless, it must be pure enough for puppies. Also getting her of Science Diet it a plus, not very good food...you might mix a little of the SD in with the new food you put her on to help with a poo poo situation. Just keep a close eye on her with her being that young and small without her mama, I am sure you and her will be just fine.

Jackson

Gracie

Tucker

Rosey

Abigayle

SumosMommy · 11-13-2008, 05:40 PM

Dont feel too bad I got my baby at 7 and a half weeks and havent had a problem with him. like someone said before though, youll have to make sure she knows that biting isnt okay. I have my baby boy on Wellness super five puppy mix He reallllly likes it and he is very picky.

other than all of that

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

you will have so much fun with her

socerprincessx3 · 11-13-2008, 05:53 PM

First let me say welcome and congratulations on your new adorable pup!!!!!

I also got a new puppy who is 5 month old now and named Oreo. For him I use Wellness food. It is Organic, unfortunately found at Petco only, and is really good for them since it has only the good things they need; no by-product, wheat, soy, corn ect. I put the dry food and wet food for puppies and mix them both together then add a few spoonfuls of hot water and mix it all together so the wet food covers the dry food fully.

As for the sleeping issue I put my puppy in a large enough crate where he can move around a bit and will fit him as he grows with a small toy and he sleeps beside my bed so he stays warm in my room, but is not developing bad habits in my bed where he could fall off or get easily squashed. He does cry sometimes especially the first few night and it was really hard for me not to take him out and hold him but you have to be strong and tell her no if she does bark.

My puppy has been going on pads since he came here and we go for walks every once in a while and now that he is old enough and I try to take him in my backyard, but he will never go outside no matter what i do. I even tried buying a special spray that makes them go potty but it only worked on the pads not outside.so i hope you have better luck then I did.

As for bathing I am not sure, but if you do you should keep her in a very warm area of the house (maybe hold her in a room with a lit fireplace?) and change her bath towel if it gets to wet or damp after a while because it will make her colder.

Anyway good luck with your new baby and I hope she brings you as much joy and laughs as mine did!

marcerella02 · 11-13-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by socerprincessx3

First let me say welcome and congratulations on your new adorable pup!!!!!

I also got a new puppy who is 5 month old now and named Oreo. For him I use Wellness food. It is Organic, unfortunately found at Petco only, and is really good for them since it has only the good things they need; no by-product, wheat, soy, corn ect. I put the dry food and wet food for puppies and mix them both together then add a few spoonfuls of hot water and mix it all together so the wet food covers the dry food fully.

As for the sleeping issue I put my puppy in a large enough crate where he can move around a bit and will fit him as he grows with a small toy and he sleeps beside my bed so he stays warm in my room, but is not developing bad habits in my bed where he could fall off or get easily squashed. He does cry sometimes especially the first few night and it was really hard for me not to take him out and hold him but you have to be strong and tell her no if she does bark.

My puppy has been going on pads since he came here and we go for walks every once in a while and now that he is old enough and I try to take him in my backyard, but he will never go outside no matter what i do. I even tried buying a special spray that makes them go potty but it only worked on the pads not outside.so i hope you have better luck then I did.

As for bathing I am not sure, but if you do you should keep her in a very warm area of the house (maybe hold her in a room with a lit fireplace?) and change her bath towel if it gets to wet or damp after a while because it will make her colder.

Anyway good luck with your new baby and I hope she brings you as much joy and laughs as mine did!

Wellness can be found many other place than jsut Petco. and i'm pretty sure it isn't organic- although i guess anything can be called organic since there are no standards for that term.

annamalyssa · 11-13-2008, 08:29 PM

Your Missy is adorable! I just got a new Yorkie myself, he's 9 weeks and so cute! He is so much more than I was hoping for! I am surprised at how fast he's taken over the house and won our hearts! ALL 4 of US! I am sure you are experiencing the same with Missy.

She is beautiful

11-13-2008, 02:36 PM	#20
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	Welcome! Missy is such a cutie pie!! You will learn a lot here! __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

11-13-2008, 04:04 PM	#21
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Wow. Seven weeks? I would be extremely concerned about hypoglycemia and would always make sure she has food in front of her as well as nutrical at the sign of her going downhill. __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

11-13-2008, 04:49 PM	#23
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Please don't take this as rude, but why did the breeder let them go at 7 weeks? Most reputable breeders won't let their pups go until 12 weeks, when they are more stable and have learned several "life skills" from mommy . Did something happen to mom? __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

11-13-2008, 05:53 PM	#28
socerprincessx3 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: old bridge nj usa Posts: 20	First let me say welcome and congratulations on your new adorable pup!!!!! I also got a new puppy who is 5 month old now and named Oreo. For him I use Wellness food. It is Organic, unfortunately found at Petco only, and is really good for them since it has only the good things they need; no by-product, wheat, soy, corn ect. I put the dry food and wet food for puppies and mix them both together then add a few spoonfuls of hot water and mix it all together so the wet food covers the dry food fully. As for the sleeping issue I put my puppy in a large enough crate where he can move around a bit and will fit him as he grows with a small toy and he sleeps beside my bed so he stays warm in my room, but is not developing bad habits in my bed where he could fall off or get easily squashed. He does cry sometimes especially the first few night and it was really hard for me not to take him out and hold him but you have to be strong and tell her no if she does bark. My puppy has been going on pads since he came here and we go for walks every once in a while and now that he is old enough and I try to take him in my backyard, but he will never go outside no matter what i do. I even tried buying a special spray that makes them go potty but it only worked on the pads not outside.so i hope you have better luck then I did. As for bathing I am not sure, but if you do you should keep her in a very warm area of the house (maybe hold her in a room with a lit fireplace?) and change her bath towel if it gets to wet or damp after a while because it will make her colder. Anyway good luck with your new baby and I hope she brings you as much joy and laughs as mine did! __________________ Oreo and Me

11-13-2008, 02:01 PM	#16
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Sighhhhhhhh, I'm a little annoyed that a nurse at my vet's told me this morning that Science Diet was good! Are you sure that I shouldn't try gradually switching her to a new food soon? Why feed her crappy food for a month? Thank you for pointing this out to me. I'm open to food suggestions. I've already been over to the other board to see what's available, but there are so many options! It's daunting!

11-13-2008, 02:16 PM	#18
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Thanks a million

11-13-2008, 04:45 PM	#22
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I know. I am concerned about her only being 7 weeks. She was checked by a vet to go home before I took her (the litter of 4 was), and I selected the strongest, most active of the bunch. She seems fine, just gets chilled easily so I have to keep her warm. But she's eating, drinking, pooping, peeing and playing! Seems like a happy little girl! I hope she does well. I'd die if anything went wrong.

11-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#25
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Not rude at all, I sincerely appreciate your concern. This wasn't an experienced breeder, it was her first litter. She owns the Mom and Dad, and her vet gave her the go ahead to let the puppies go. He said they were "strong and healthy". They are eating puppy food. Sounds like most people around here usually keep the pups until 9 weeks? I am just SO grateful to be a stay-at-home Mom. I can keep an eye on her 24/7. When I spoke to my vets office today, they didn't seem the least bit concerned with her age and size.

11-13-2008, 05:30 PM	#26
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	Hi & welcome....I would not recommend giving her a bath quite yet...she is very small yet and not quite at the age of full bathing yet...you can freshen her up some if you would like, also I use J&J baby shampoo on my pups when it is bath time, I feel that if it is good to use on babies and also tearless, it must be pure enough for puppies. Also getting her of Science Diet it a plus, not very good food...you might mix a little of the SD in with the new food you put her on to help with a poo poo situation. Just keep a close eye on her with her being that young and small without her mama, I am sure you and her will be just fine. Jackson Gracie Tucker Rosey Abigayle

11-13-2008, 05:40 PM	#27
SumosMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 168	Dont feel too bad I got my baby at 7 and a half weeks and havent had a problem with him. like someone said before though, youll have to make sure she knows that biting isnt okay. I have my baby boy on Wellness super five puppy mix He reallllly likes it and he is very picky. other than all of that CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! you will have so much fun with her

11-13-2008, 08:29 PM	#30
annamalyssa BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 1,318	Your Missy is adorable! I just got a new Yorkie myself, he's 9 weeks and so cute! He is so much more than I was hoping for! I am surprised at how fast he's taken over the house and won our hearts! ALL 4 of US! I am sure you are experiencing the same with Missy. She is beautiful