Update Baby Mac (blue born)

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

So glad he's doing well and someone updated you on the shots thing...I noted one breeder here said 9 weeks+ is their recommendation but they also consider the weight and development of the pup...here check this out too:
Vaccination Schedule Recommendations For Dogs

Thank you!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Aww Mac is sooooo cute!! He is going to make such a handsome young man. Sorry, no advice here. I have beating myself up about getting another one to play with Rosie. But I treat her like a skin child too so I don't know how it will out either. But I keep my eyes open. Good luck!

[Rhetts_mama]

He is so cute! Glad to hear he's doing well.

For the food, have you tried different canned foods? The one that Scarlett loved the most was Wellness canned puppy. To me, it stunk to high heaven, but she loved it.

I don't know what to tell you about Bevo. Could he still be a little bent out of shape because of not one but 2 new dogs being at his house?

[yorkietalkjilly]

My Jilly never would have another dog around. She just took to the back top of the couch and stayed there and could not ever be enticed to play or interact with the other dog at all ever. After 3 months of Jilly living consistently on the couch, not eating and losing hair, I had to rehome the other dog! Jilly became her old self immediately and resumed her life.

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

My Jilly never would have another dog around. She just took to the back top of the couch and stayed there and could not ever be enticed to play or interact with the other dog at all ever. After 3 months of Jilly living consistently on the couch, not eating and losing hair, I had to rehome the other dog! Jilly became her old self immediately and resumed her life.

Oh wow! I hope that's our case as well! I don't know if I could rehome Mac. He is already a part of the family! hopefully, Bevo will come around...... Fingers crosses anyways!

[greyacresmom]

I have a quick question about a "blue" yorkie. Maybe it's my computer not showing the true color, but the pup does not seem that off color! When a Greyhound is "blue" (which is a perfectly acceptable color for them they have a off colored nose. More blue or light colored than the black. I take it it's not the same for a yorkie? I think the nose is black as can be on the pup???

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by greyacresmom

I have a quick question about a "blue" yorkie. Maybe it's my computer not showing the true color, but the pup does not seem that off color! When a Greyhound is "blue" (which is a perfectly acceptable color for them they have a off colored nose. More blue or light colored than the black. I take it it's not the same for a yorkie? I think the nose is black as can be on the pup???

When he was born, his hair was gray (blue) instead of black. His tan markings, nose and paws were all the right color. So far, he has a beautiful thick coat, but he may eventually lose most of his hair. The only other difference are is eyes which are blue. There's not a whole lot of yorkie blue Pups to compare him to. We will just have to wait and see what God has in store for him!

[Jellybears]

I don't exactly know what a 'blue born' Yorkie is - anyone???

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by Jellybears

I don't exactly know what a 'blue born' Yorkie is - anyone???

Best thing to do click on KendraE's name go back over her profile and read the threads regarding this pup...awh here:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...questions.html
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...questions.html
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...born-baby.html
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ac-update.html

[zekie's mom]

I would try some meat baby food. Also, maybe some cottage cheese or plain yogurt. Keep trying things until you find something he likes.

[concretegurl]

chicken broth over quality kibble...IMHO it's magical

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

chicken broth over quality kibble...IMHO it's magical

Thanks! I will definitely try this! He went to the vet today and all looks well! He isn't starving by any means! He is eating more and more of the "slosh"( TOTW ground up mixed with water).... I will try mixing with the broth!

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by KendraE

Thanks! I will definitely try this! He went to the vet today and all looks well! He isn't starving by any means! He is eating more and more of the "slosh"( TOTW ground up mixed with water).... I will try mixing with the broth!

If you just boil down a chicken breast that's the best, I buy broth in a box, free range organic low sodium I know I know I'm one of those, but the sodium content in most prepackaged broths can be a real issue for dogs.
Also many have onion flavoring in them and onions are toxic for dogs

Honestly Elvis wouldn't eat kibble at first (I was feeding Innova then now TotW which he eats readily) even with brother over it it wasn't until I made my own broth with chicken chunks in it from the making that he gobbled it down-way cheaper that way too.
Hope it works for ya!

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

If you just boil down a chicken breast that's the best, I buy broth in a box, free range organic low sodium I know I know I'm one of those, but the sodium content in most prepackaged broths can be a real issue for dogs.
Also many have onion flavoring in them and onions are toxic for dogs

Honestly Elvis wouldn't eat kibble at first (I was feeding Innova then now TotW which he eats readily) even with brother over it it wasn't until I made my own broth with chicken chunks in it from the making that he gobbled it down-way cheaper that way too.
Hope it works for ya!

ha ha....and Ha!!! Ok, so Im laughing because I really dont cook!! Its sad I know...been married 16 years, have a 13 and 15 yr old, and dont cook...I can make some mean Mac n cheese!!

WE eat out ALOT!! I can do tacos, burgers, anything with specific instuctions...but ummm could you coach me in making "homemade" broth?? I had just told my hubby this evening after I read your post we had to go get Chicken broth in the morning...im thinking the can...but now youve scared me that it may have onions!! HELP the non-cooker!!!! lol

[concretegurl]

Put chicken breast in a pot of water -anyone please jump in I do 5 cups H2O & dice the 1 lb (estimate) breast into little piece on low heat until it's all itty bitty shredded and a thick broth...I discover the recipe by default of learning to make chicken soup!

So if all fails start making chicken soup boiling the chicken sit down to watch a movie and forget about it- WA-LA! Chicken broth-just have a fire extinguisher handy and check you Carbon and smoke alarms are working before you start cooking!

If you get canned get low sodium and read the label get plain-as little extras as possible-like no onions added. Some pet stores sell dog broths but they are really pricey.

FYI- my smoke detector used to be the kitchen timer!!! A crock pot can be your best friend! LOL.