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Teresa Ford · 10-05-2011, 11:45 AM

He is wrong. You are right. When my Mom comes down for the winter the Yorkies are so happy to see her. Mom is a diabetic. When her suger goes high Gracie starts licking her arms or legs and whines. We check and it is very high. Rubin also does this but he also alerts us when it goes too low. They have not been trained in any way for this, they can tell. So far they have never been wrong.

Princess10 · 10-05-2011, 12:03 PM

Princess knows. Whether it's a migraine, the flu or even depression she is there to baby me. She'll sleep by my side for an entire day or if I'm up she wont ask me to play or anything. I think she doesn't want to get me worked up.

She also gives tons of 'free' kisses & just plain mellows out.

LunasMomma · 10-05-2011, 01:14 PM

Absolutely! My two girls will not leave my side (or any of the family's) during an illness or just being upset. They are so sweet!

BellarousasMom · 10-05-2011, 01:24 PM

Bella won't hardly ask to go out for a potty or food. Yes they know.

chachi · 10-05-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by miabellaamoure

I definitely think cats have very keen senses...even with death!

Oscar The 'Amazing Cat' - CBS News Video

My girls are very aware...they've been my comfort through sadness and illness as well as the happy times.

I would say there is a definite difference in their demeanor when I'm not feeling well vs. when it's a happy time.

My cats are as big of characters as my yorkies. They are also big babies like the yorkies

gidget529 · 10-05-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My cats are as big of characters as my yorkies. They are also big babies like the yorkies

I would love to see pics of your kitties! They sound like such little cuties!

I used to have a tabby. She passed years ago, but I still miss her.

chachi · 10-05-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

I would love to see pics of your kitties! They sound like such little cuties!

I used to have a tabby. She passed years ago, but I still miss her.

Well I have 5 so getting them into one picture would be a challenge. I have a tabby her name is Pumpkin. Then I have 3 calicos and one blk and white striped. They are a Mom cat and her 4 children

Donnainohio63 · 10-05-2011, 09:00 PM

When I cry my dogs always come to me and want to be with me in my lap and start kissing me.

slthoeny · 10-06-2011, 07:33 AM

We have not had Jesse long enough to know how aware she is, but I know animals can be aware of the fact you are sick. I have a cat that absolutely is aware of me. When I have a migraine so bad I cannot get out of bed, she stays right there the entire day. It is very comforting. I think the personality of the pet has a lot to do with it. Just like people some are more empathetic than others.

LDMomma · 10-06-2011, 08:18 AM

Yes, they do.

I found out I was pregnant because Lily kept laying by my stomach and kissing it. She generally sleeps at my feet and you get one kiss each morning-that's all.

erika1948 · 10-06-2011, 12:27 PM

I think most dogs do know when you are sick. My poodles always lay with me and let me rest. However, my little yorkie-man, Rocky, who is 14-1/2, has never had any mercy for me when I don't feel well!

10-05-2011, 11:45 AM	#16
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	He is wrong. You are right. When my Mom comes down for the winter the Yorkies are so happy to see her. Mom is a diabetic. When her suger goes high Gracie starts licking her arms or legs and whines. We check and it is very high. Rubin also does this but he also alerts us when it goes too low. They have not been trained in any way for this, they can tell. So far they have never been wrong. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

10-05-2011, 12:03 PM	#17
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	Princess knows. Whether it's a migraine, the flu or even depression she is there to baby me. She'll sleep by my side for an entire day or if I'm up she wont ask me to play or anything. I think she doesn't want to get me worked up. She also gives tons of 'free' kisses & just plain mellows out. __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

10-05-2011, 01:14 PM	#18
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Absolutely! My two girls will not leave my side (or any of the family's) during an illness or just being upset. They are so sweet! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

10-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#23
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	When I cry my dogs always come to me and want to be with me in my lap and start kissing me. __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

10-06-2011, 12:27 PM	#26
erika1948 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 139	Do dogs know when you are sick? I think most dogs do know when you are sick. My poodles always lay with me and let me rest. However, my little yorkie-man, Rocky, who is 14-1/2, has never had any mercy for me when I don't feel well!

10-05-2011, 01:24 PM	#19
BellarousasMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 793	Bella won't hardly ask to go out for a potty or food. Yes they know.

10-06-2011, 07:33 AM	#24
slthoeny Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: arkadelphia, ar usa Posts: 73 Blog Entries: 2	We have not had Jesse long enough to know how aware she is, but I know animals can be aware of the fact you are sick. I have a cat that absolutely is aware of me. When I have a migraine so bad I cannot get out of bed, she stays right there the entire day. It is very comforting. I think the personality of the pet has a lot to do with it. Just like people some are more empathetic than others.

10-06-2011, 08:18 AM	#25
LDMomma YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Posts: 410	Yes, they do. I found out I was pregnant because Lily kept laying by my stomach and kissing it. She generally sleeps at my feet and you get one kiss each morning-that's all.