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alinkc · 09-25-2010, 07:16 PM

I adopted/rescued a tiny boy yorkie from a young girl that rescued him from a very neglectful home. He has kennel cough and is emaciated. He wobbles when he walks. He is flea infested and missing hair on parts of his body and it's completely gone on his ears. Most of his teeth are missing. He is also blind in one eye. The poor little guy just lays or sits and won't move on his own. He has these horrible coughing fits that hurts to hear. The girl was told he is 4 and she is thinking 6-7 so I don't know how old he is. I will ask my vet. She took him to her vet and he is on antibiotics and cough syrup for the cough. This little guy has so many problems I know I have a long road ahead but I'm going to give it all I have. I already love him. As far as diet, I'm going to transition him to natural balance from some cheap unhealty crap and was wondering what would be the most nutritious to add to his food, like rice or oatmeal, chicken, vegies to help put weight on? Or should I just stick with the natural balance? He weighs less than a pound. The original owner was calling him baby boy or something but I changed it to Teddy. I am taking him to my vet for a full check/2nd opinion. I'm sorry for the long post and would very much love any advice or tips from all the experienced folks. Thank you in advance for reading and your wonderful knowledge.

silverjoy · 09-25-2010, 07:28 PM

God Bless YOU for taking this poor baby in!!!

peanut · 09-25-2010, 07:31 PM

You are going to be this little boy's hero, it shows what kind of person you are. As for the fleas, you can wash him in dawn dish soap to get the fleas off, once they are off and you put him on a good food, his hair should grown back. As far as putting weight on him, you could buy Natural Balance meat roll and mix it with his kibble, that should put some weight on him.

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-25-2010, 07:44 PM

Oh my gosh, you are wonderful for giving this little guy a loving home and a second chance. I can't imagine a 6-7 year old weighing a pound.

I like the natural balance rolls as Peanut suggested. We used it for treats as well for training. Best of luck with this little guy.

boopster · 09-25-2010, 07:49 PM

Oh, that poor baby. How can people be so rotten? It's wonderful of you to rescue him.

yorkieusa · 09-25-2010, 08:15 PM

Hi! I'm just south of you. You are a wonderful person to take on this little boy. I would wait to have a blood test to determine the best food for him. I feed nat bal, too. Mine didn't like the nat bal meat roll very much plus it was very hard to cut - at least, for me it was!

I mix the nat bal with blue buffalo. I bake chicken breasts and feed half & half. Mine loves it. I also give her a snack at night of blue buffalo canned chicken & veggies. She really likes it and it has worked out very well for us. I'm curious what the cough is that your lil one has. I hope it isn't collapsing trachea. I would get him to the your own vet quickly, so you can start him on the rest of his life. I'm sure he will do better from now on. The wobbling is worrisome and I hope he doesn't have any neurological issues or liver issues. Please keep us updated and I send you my very best wishes.

Maxman · 09-25-2010, 08:43 PM

He is lucky to have you!May God bless you!

AbbysMom08 · 09-25-2010, 10:29 PM

God bless you for taking this little guy in.
My heart breaks thinking of the life he has had so far.
You are his angel on earth.
Please keep us posted on his progress.

Darlene68 · 09-26-2010, 01:36 AM

Bless you for taking in and loving this little guy! I wish you all the best in the world with him, there needs to be more people on this earth as kind as you!

furbutt · 09-26-2010, 01:42 AM

You are a wonderful person for taking on this little boy, he is very lucky to have you. I hope he recovers to good health soon. Good luck, keep us updated xxx

MollysMum54 · 09-26-2010, 02:09 AM

you are his guardian angel...looks like you may have got to him just in time.

Lisa and Pic · 09-26-2010, 03:05 AM

Poor little thing and bless you for taking him in. Hope he gets stronger and stronger each day with your love and all the medical attention he needs.

luvfla · 09-26-2010, 03:21 AM

Bless your heart. Keep us updated on his progress...looks like the little man has a long way to go.
I just know some of our rescue experts will be on here giving you guidance.

Roxiesmama · 09-26-2010, 03:29 AM

As the others have said, God bless you for taking this little guy in. It takes a very special person to take this kind of task on. Please keep us posted on this little guy's progress!!

bettyeanne · 09-26-2010, 03:33 AM

God bless you for giving little Teddy a chance! I would go strictly by my vet's instructions and give him plenty of time to adjust. It was our experience in rescue to let them acclimate to their surroundings and watch them to see what seems to make them calm and content. They have to know that they are finally in a safe place where they will always be clean, warm & comfy, never hungry and loved. You may be surprised at the little personality that begins to emerge!

I will be praying that there are no health problems and that he will begin to respond to you very quickly. BTW, welcome to YT and I look forward to keeping up with Teddy's progress.

09-25-2010, 07:16 PM	#1
alinkc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: KC,MO,US Posts: 31	My heart's broken... I adopted/rescued a tiny boy yorkie from a young girl that rescued him from a very neglectful home. He has kennel cough and is emaciated. He wobbles when he walks. He is flea infested and missing hair on parts of his body and it's completely gone on his ears. Most of his teeth are missing. He is also blind in one eye. The poor little guy just lays or sits and won't move on his own. He has these horrible coughing fits that hurts to hear. The girl was told he is 4 and she is thinking 6-7 so I don't know how old he is. I will ask my vet. She took him to her vet and he is on antibiotics and cough syrup for the cough. This little guy has so many problems I know I have a long road ahead but I'm going to give it all I have. I already love him. As far as diet, I'm going to transition him to natural balance from some cheap unhealty crap and was wondering what would be the most nutritious to add to his food, like rice or oatmeal, chicken, vegies to help put weight on? Or should I just stick with the natural balance? He weighs less than a pound. The original owner was calling him baby boy or something but I changed it to Teddy. I am taking him to my vet for a full check/2nd opinion. I'm sorry for the long post and would very much love any advice or tips from all the experienced folks. Thank you in advance for reading and your wonderful knowledge. Attached Thumbnails

09-25-2010, 07:28 PM	#2
silverjoy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 968	God Bless YOU for taking this poor baby in!!! __________________ LisaRemyGigiChance

09-25-2010, 07:31 PM	#3
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	You are going to be this little boy's hero, it shows what kind of person you are. As for the fleas, you can wash him in dawn dish soap to get the fleas off, once they are off and you put him on a good food, his hair should grown back. As far as putting weight on him, you could buy Natural Balance meat roll and mix it with his kibble, that should put some weight on him. __________________ KIM Last edited by peanut; 09-25-2010 at 07:32 PM.

09-25-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Oh my gosh, you are wonderful for giving this little guy a loving home and a second chance. I can't imagine a 6-7 year old weighing a pound. I like the natural balance rolls as Peanut suggested. We used it for treats as well for training. Best of luck with this little guy. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

09-25-2010, 08:15 PM	#6
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Hi! I'm just south of you. You are a wonderful person to take on this little boy. I would wait to have a blood test to determine the best food for him. I feed nat bal, too. Mine didn't like the nat bal meat roll very much plus it was very hard to cut - at least, for me it was! I mix the nat bal with blue buffalo. I bake chicken breasts and feed half & half. Mine loves it. I also give her a snack at night of blue buffalo canned chicken & veggies. She really likes it and it has worked out very well for us. I'm curious what the cough is that your lil one has. I hope it isn't collapsing trachea. I would get him to the your own vet quickly, so you can start him on the rest of his life. I'm sure he will do better from now on. The wobbling is worrisome and I hope he doesn't have any neurological issues or liver issues. Please keep us updated and I send you my very best wishes. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-25-2010, 07:49 PM	#5
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Oh, that poor baby. How can people be so rotten? It's wonderful of you to rescue him.

09-25-2010, 08:43 PM	#7
Maxman YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Butler NJ Posts: 314	He is lucky to have you!May God bless you! __________________

09-25-2010, 10:29 PM	#8
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,268	God bless you for taking this little guy in. My heart breaks thinking of the life he has had so far. You are his angel on earth. Please keep us posted on his progress. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

09-26-2010, 01:36 AM	#9
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Bless you for taking in and loving this little guy! I wish you all the best in the world with him, there needs to be more people on this earth as kind as you! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

09-26-2010, 01:42 AM	#10
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	You are a wonderful person for taking on this little boy, he is very lucky to have you. I hope he recovers to good health soon. Good luck, keep us updated xxx __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

09-26-2010, 02:09 AM	#11
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	you are his guardian angel...looks like you may have got to him just in time. __________________ Saving one dog doesn't change the world, but it changes the world for that dog.

09-26-2010, 03:05 AM	#12
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Poor little thing and bless you for taking him in. Hope he gets stronger and stronger each day with your love and all the medical attention he needs. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

09-26-2010, 03:21 AM	#13
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Bless your heart. Keep us updated on his progress...looks like the little man has a long way to go. I just know some of our rescue experts will be on here giving you guidance. __________________ Elizabeth - mommy to...Keegan & Sweet Sophie RIP Duncan (the cat who wanted to be a dog) & Clarence

09-26-2010, 03:29 AM	#14
Roxiesmama Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 849	As the others have said, God bless you for taking this little guy in. It takes a very special person to take this kind of task on. Please keep us posted on this little guy's progress!! __________________ Roxie

09-26-2010, 03:33 AM	#15
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	God bless you for giving little Teddy a chance! I would go strictly by my vet's instructions and give him plenty of time to adjust. It was our experience in rescue to let them acclimate to their surroundings and watch them to see what seems to make them calm and content. They have to know that they are finally in a safe place where they will always be clean, warm & comfy, never hungry and loved. You may be surprised at the little personality that begins to emerge! I will be praying that there are no health problems and that he will begin to respond to you very quickly. BTW, welcome to YT and I look forward to keeping up with Teddy's progress. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein