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itsmare · 08-17-2009, 04:00 AM

Hello all. My name is Mare and I am a new Yorkie owner. I came accross a situation this weekend, long story and now I have a 2.1 lb 4 year old Yorkie in my lap. My life has changed alot in the past day!

I'm going to get in touch with my vet today and have done alot of reading. I am both nervous and excited about this little girl. I would never promote breeding this small, but she needs a loving home as her Mom is terminally ill.

This little girls breath is so bad i can smell it from ground or lap level. I will set up for cleaning but fear there is a bigger problem.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Mare

RoscoesMommy42 · 08-17-2009, 04:11 AM

Hello and welcome to YT! That is great that you took the little girl in. She is so tiny! I can't wait to see pictures of her. Please let us know how her vet visit goes.

Gennies · 08-17-2009, 04:30 AM

Hello Mare & Welcome to YT!!! Bless you for saving this baby and giving her such a loving home!!! I have no idea on the bad breath, but wanted to welcome you and offer support. Congratulations on becoming a Yorkie Mommy

You're life will never be the same

linda44 · 08-17-2009, 04:45 AM

Wow, well first welcome, and second hoping your vet appt. goes well.

luvfla · 08-17-2009, 05:05 AM

Her bad breath is most likely from her teeth. She is so luck to have you. If she is not spayed, please get it done ASAP.

WELCOME!

Bellaandhelen · 08-17-2009, 05:15 AM

Welcome and Congrats on your new baby!

I'm sure your vet will be able to tell you more about her teeth/breath- I will hope that a good cleaning and good diet will be all she needs. You might browse the diet/heath section for information about high quality diets and different products/methods for keeping teeth healthy- and helping with her breath. I am considering changing to a raw diet cause I hear it helps with their health overall and is good for their teeth and breath.
I'm so glad she is with you in a good loving home. I can tell you will be a great yorkie mom- cause you are already on here educating yourself

Can't wait to see some pictures of your new furbaby!

bpearce · 08-17-2009, 05:31 AM

Welcome. You'll get great advice here. I'm relatively new myself and have learned so much

itsmare · 08-17-2009, 05:33 AM

Thank You so much for the warm welcome!! I so appreciate it.

She is doing well and surely loves to be sitting on my lap (as she is now).

I'm going to bath and groom her up a little now and then will take and post pictures.

I am calling around to a few vets now. I would rather her be mildy sedated as opposed to being fully under to get her teeth cleaned. I am not having luck so far. I am nervous to have her put all the way under due to her weight.. lord knows accidents can happen.

She is spayed. My havanese are staring at me wondering why she gets all the lap attention! It is amazing with my havs, they know she is much smaller and treat her very gently. They are great. They do love answering her pee-mails!

Ok, pictures to come soon! Thank you again.

~ Mare

itsmare · 08-17-2009, 06:47 AM

Hi all. I posted a picture of Cricket in the photo section. She is really cute and likes to be groomed! Her breath still stinks to high heavens lol.
Still no appointment yet. Will let you know how I make out.

Cheers,
Mare

Patti · 08-17-2009, 07:07 AM

That is great you took her in. I will look for her picture. I had my 3 year old 3 1/2 lbs teeth cleaned and what a difference it made. She also may need an antibiotic to clear up any infected gums. Keep us posted.

itsmare · 08-17-2009, 10:39 AM

Hi Patti, when you had her teeth cleaned did they put her all the way under to do it? Thanks.

citygirl · 08-17-2009, 11:07 AM

Welcome to YT..

itsmare · 08-17-2009, 11:39 AM

I tried to post a picture in the picture area and cannot find it. I will try again here. Hope it makes it!

This is my new little sweetheart.

Sincerely,
Mare

Bellaandhelen · 08-17-2009, 12:29 PM

Awww- She's beautiful!

Patti · 08-17-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmare

Hi Patti, when you had her teeth cleaned did they put her all the way under to do it? Thanks.

Yes they put her under but it was for a short time. She had to be on antibiotics 3 days prior to surgery and 5 after since her gums were so bad. She has hereditarily bad teeth and gums. She had to have 5 teeth pulled. I should hve done it earlier but I was too afraid. Now I brush her teeth every other day and it's been a year since her cleaning and her teeth are pretty good.

08-17-2009, 04:00 AM	#1
itsmare YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cohoes ny Posts: 7	I'm a new Yorkie Owner Hello all. My name is Mare and I am a new Yorkie owner. I came accross a situation this weekend, long story and now I have a 2.1 lb 4 year old Yorkie in my lap. My life has changed alot in the past day! I'm going to get in touch with my vet today and have done alot of reading. I am both nervous and excited about this little girl. I would never promote breeding this small, but she needs a loving home as her Mom is terminally ill. This little girls breath is so bad i can smell it from ground or lap level. I will set up for cleaning but fear there is a bigger problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Mare

08-17-2009, 04:11 AM	#2
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Hello and welcome to YT! That is great that you took the little girl in. She is so tiny! I can't wait to see pictures of her. Please let us know how her vet visit goes. __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

08-17-2009, 04:30 AM	#3
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	Hello Mare & Welcome to YT!!! Bless you for saving this baby and giving her such a loving home!!! I have no idea on the bad breath, but wanted to welcome you and offer support. Congratulations on becoming a Yorkie Mommy You're life will never be the same __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

08-17-2009, 04:45 AM	#4
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	Wow, well first welcome, and second hoping your vet appt. goes well. __________________ Linda, & furbutts http://www.sketchesbybarney.com

08-17-2009, 05:15 AM	#6
Bellaandhelen Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA Posts: 279	Welcome and Congrats on your new baby! I'm sure your vet will be able to tell you more about her teeth/breath- I will hope that a good cleaning and good diet will be all she needs. You might browse the diet/heath section for information about high quality diets and different products/methods for keeping teeth healthy- and helping with her breath. I am considering changing to a raw diet cause I hear it helps with their health overall and is good for their teeth and breath. I'm so glad she is with you in a good loving home. I can tell you will be a great yorkie mom- cause you are already on here educating yourself Can't wait to see some pictures of your new furbaby! __________________ Helen, Bella and Baci

08-17-2009, 05:05 AM	#5
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Her bad breath is most likely from her teeth. She is so luck to have you. If she is not spayed, please get it done ASAP. WELCOME!

08-17-2009, 05:31 AM	#7
bpearce Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mebane Posts: 53	Welcome. You'll get great advice here. I'm relatively new myself and have learned so much

08-17-2009, 05:33 AM	#8
itsmare YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cohoes ny Posts: 7	Thank You so much for the warm welcome!! I so appreciate it. She is doing well and surely loves to be sitting on my lap (as she is now). I'm going to bath and groom her up a little now and then will take and post pictures. I am calling around to a few vets now. I would rather her be mildy sedated as opposed to being fully under to get her teeth cleaned. I am not having luck so far. I am nervous to have her put all the way under due to her weight.. lord knows accidents can happen. She is spayed. My havanese are staring at me wondering why she gets all the lap attention! It is amazing with my havs, they know she is much smaller and treat her very gently. They are great. They do love answering her pee-mails! Ok, pictures to come soon! Thank you again. ~ Mare

08-17-2009, 06:47 AM	#9
itsmare YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cohoes ny Posts: 7	Her Pic Hi all. I posted a picture of Cricket in the photo section. She is really cute and likes to be groomed! Her breath still stinks to high heavens lol. Still no appointment yet. Will let you know how I make out. Cheers, Mare

08-17-2009, 07:07 AM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That is great you took her in. I will look for her picture. I had my 3 year old 3 1/2 lbs teeth cleaned and what a difference it made. She also may need an antibiotic to clear up any infected gums. Keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-17-2009, 10:39 AM	#11
itsmare YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cohoes ny Posts: 7	Hi Patti, when you had her teeth cleaned did they put her all the way under to do it? Thanks.

08-17-2009, 11:07 AM	#12
citygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north syracuse ny usa Posts: 1,483	Welcome to YT.. __________________ Nancy Mom to Sam & Lola

08-17-2009, 11:39 AM	#13
itsmare YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cohoes ny Posts: 7	Cricket says Hello! I tried to post a picture in the picture area and cannot find it. I will try again here. Hope it makes it! This is my new little sweetheart. Sincerely, Mare

08-17-2009, 12:29 PM	#14
Bellaandhelen Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA Posts: 279	Awww- She's beautiful! __________________ Helen, Bella and Baci