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New to Forum, Fostering a Yorkie 3 Attachment(s) Hi I am new to your Forum the reason being I have never had a Yorkie before. I live in Spain and Foster for a charity out here. Tomorrow I am getting a Yorkie found today starving and in a right state. Cindy (They named her) is not chipped been checked by the vet and all blood tests clear. Her problem is she has starved on the streets and only weighs 1.5 kg, I have been told that you can feel all her bones and the vet reckons she should weigh about 3-4 kg.Bless her she is 5 years old approx. I will feed her little and often , I would just like any tips from Yorkie experts as to what to feed her. Here are before and after photo,s , when she was found and after her wash and grooming. Any help would really be appreciated. I have 7 cats and a maltese and a x mix of my own. |
I am not sure of any advice, but you are doing a great thing taking in this little one :thumbup: Looks like a lot of love is def. needed :) |
Aw this is lovely that you are going to look after this little one. I just got back from Spain on saturday we had been in Salou and it seemed like all the dogs over there are yorkies, i think they must really love them over in Spain too :D Hope this little one is ok xxxx |
Thankyou I was wondering about chicken and scrambled eggs or just keep her on dry food and how often a day to feed her, I am so excited about getting her and giving her lots of love and cuddles.:) |
Bless you for fostering. It is a very rewarding experience. if you check my profile I have an album on there of Reno the Yorkie I am fostering. He was a puppy mill seizure. As to what to feed her. What are you feeding your other dogs? A good diet will soon fill her out. I can't advise on what food as I have no idea what dog food is available in Spain. Thank you for fostering:thumbup::thumbup: |
First of all, thanks for taking this little girl in! I'm not sure what types of dog food you have available in Spain, so making recommendations may be difficult. Quite a few of the members here either home cook or feed a raw diet to their pets. There is a diet and health forum with lots of good links. The things off the top of my head that you should be aware of is these little ones are prone to pancreatitis, so fatty foods are off limits. Same thing for ham, bacon, deli meats. You'll know better once you get her in your home what her appetite is like, but while you are trying to get her to a more healthy weight, just make sure that every bite of food she has is high in nutritional value. You want to help her rebuild muscle and not put on too much fat. Cat food is highly attractive to yorkies, but it's also dangerous for them. You may have to make sure your cats are fed in an area not accessible to your new girl. Good luck! |
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Most yorkies love chicken. Mine also love scrambled eggs, carrots and greenbeans and plain yogurt . I feed twice a day, but a lot of the members here leave food out all day long. |
Thanks for the replies, mine are on a dry food for small dogs , the most expensive in the supermarket, they thrive on it, they do have scrambled egg and tuna once or twice a week, I dont feed them wet /tinned food. The cats are fed high up away from the dogs, as Bill would eat it lol. The dogs food is down all day, I was just worried as she has starved she might go too mad at first so I think I will pick it up ( that will please my two). I also feed mine chicken breast and potato mix as rice sems to give Bill the runs (Odd dog). I make my own dog treats and freeze them with liver and also tuna , sometimes baby food without onion in it. I will try her with plain yoghurt, see if she likes it, what about oats does anyone know if that is any good , as I used to give it to my bottle fed pups out here , made with evaporated mild watered down. Any tips for her fur as seemingly it falling out in places and very brittle, the vet thinks this is down to her malnutrition. Just want to get it right feed her up make her look stunning and find her a happy ever after home .:) |
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For her hair falling out in places and brittle, I am sure with good nutrition and conditioning it will grow fine. I spray Reno every day with a leave in conditioner (MiracleCoat) and brush him with a soft bristle brush. He had really dry skin and you could see the white flakes on his coat. After just over a week it is getting a lot better. The MiracleCoat contains melaleuca oil (the "tea tree oil") which is very beneficial. |
Oh bless her little heart. I do not know how to convert the weights but Maddie was so malnorished when we received her as well. Takes time and now here we are looking at her little tummy just so happy and full. We will be thinking of Cindy often. Let us know how she is doing. Peggy, Monkey & Maddie :daisy: |
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It's so sweet that you are getting fostering her. I would feed her whatever the dog you have is on and see how she does on that. Many dogs love yogurt, boiled chicken, scrambled eggs, carrots, and baby food, just to name a few. She might not eat right away because she will be adjusting to her new home, but she will not starve herself, don't worry. You obviously want her to eat because she is malnourished so you can add anything I listed above that will draw her to her food. I don't know if you have something similar to Nutri-cal or Nutri-stat but both are an appetite stimulant in a form of a paste. It prevents hypoglycemia, which is when there blood sugar level is too low. Even though she is 5 years old and usually Nutri-cal is given when they are puppies I would get some just because of how small she is. I would give it to her about once every 2 days. Just squeeze a little blob out onto your finger and let her lick it off. Nutri-Cal does have some vitamins in it, but it has quite a bit of sugar, so given it too much can cause problems. Sorry that that was so long! Welcome to Yorkie Talk too! |
I have a tube of that for the puppies and kittens I foster as I am a bottle feeder really. Will give her some for the vitamins good idea. Got her home poor little scrap they have found 2 tumours on her as well, drew off the liquid inside and said it is nothing to worry about for now, they will operate when she is healthier. Also she is very humped backed, seem,s to be arched, the vet seem,s to think this is because of the malnutrition and it should right it self, has anyone else seen that???. Cindy has eaten scrambled egg and tuna, and going to have chicken later. The vet gave me puppy food tinned the science top of the range one, she has refused that,will have to mix it with the chicken , she said puppy food is better for building her up. I have soaked the puppy biscuit and added it to her chicken ,see if she eats that later. The worry I have is that I have not seen her drink , she is not dehydrated though, so I am adding extra gravy to the chicken hope she gets some fluid down her that way. Thanks for all the advise will post more photos later as she improves, hope to god we can find her a nice loving home. |
Poor lil girl. Make sure the water bowl is small enough that it doesn't scare her. You can take a finger and dip it in the water and bring it to her mouth several times to introduce her to the water. Keeping it fresh or with a bit of crushed ice entices them to drink. |
Great idea thakyou it is a rather large bowl had not thought of that I will put a small one by her bed with ice in it, she has slept so much, there is a storm approaching and there evil here I think if she had not been found yesterday that would have been the end of her , bless her. |
You are such an angel for fostering this little one. The before pictures are so sad, but she looks so much better in the after pictures. I cant wait to see what she is like when she gains weight. Good luck and keep us updated. |
Cindy ate well yesterday, but today seems not interested in her breakfast turned her nose up and walked away, I hope to god she is OK, she is so tiny and skinny I am a little bit stressed that I am getting it right. I have been cooking her chicken and scrambling some egg added to puppy food (advised by the vet) will see how she goes. Cindy sleeps such a lot but I suppose she would , she is so malnourised. Will keep you updated. |
Well Cindy went down hill, just kept sleeping and not eating , back to the vets, she is anemic and has gastroenteritis poor girl. They think the worming tablet and puppy food (they recommended) was too rich and has agravated her tummy. Poor little girl has had 3 injections, 1 anti biotics, another for the runs, and some vitamins. Now on antibiotics for a week, also a stomach liner to be given to her 30 minutes before food,she is on special Hills prescription wet food for now, then to go on to chicken and rice again and red meat for the anemia, but bless her she is now 1.9 kg. Will keep you updated . |
My heart hurts for the poor baby. I hope she comes out of this...she is such a cutie! Bless you for taking care of her. |
She's certainly having a rough time of it. I hope she starts feeling better soon. |
I am praying Cindy will start improving and enjoy life as she should. You are doing a wonderful thing for her. |
I am sitting here with tears pouring down my face, this poop poor little dog is so frail,her little bottom is so sore from the runs, and she looks so ill. I just hope the medication starts working, she is being syringed food a tiny bit every 4 hours, bless her little heart , I have really bonded with her and call her my little princess, I hope she pulls through. Thanks for all your kind thoughts i dont feel alone .xxxx |
I would put some ointment on her hiney to keep it from getting so sore. I hope that little one starts getting better soon. If you need any help or assistance, there are lots of people here who will try to help you if they can. |
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Love can work wonders! Please keep us updated. |
Yes please keep us updated! She is so cute I hope she takes a turn for the good and lives a great life!! |
Cindy update Cindy gained weight and hit 3kg , bless she is now a very spoilt baby in her new home a lady on her own no other pets, who adores her, and Cindy loves her new Mum.:) Here are some updated photos. http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/P1010223.jpg http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/P1010215.jpg http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/P1010216.jpg |
Get if you don't have a real aloe vera plant. Use this absolutely fresh aloe vera on her bottom. Dry skin |
I'm just now reading this thread, but the before and after pictures of Cindy are amazing! Cindy looks like a different dog in the pictures you posted today. What a wonderful foster mommy you've been to get her healthy and into in a wonderful new home. |
Bless you and bless the lady she is living with now. She looks fantastic! You've done a wonderful job of caring for her and bringing her back from the brink. Congratulations!:) |
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