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SnowWa · 12-16-2005, 02:52 PM

You should start supplementing her food with other food (that you can get) until you can get a better dog food for her.

She can eat rice, poached chicken (or canned chicken), an occasional egg, and many other human foods. They would even be good for her, and they should help her gain her weight back.

Good luck!

Carol Jean

Sugar's Mom · 12-16-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleMissChloe

I'm pretty sure shes not sick because she still has 100% all of her energy, but theres only 2 different kinds of food here for small breeds, kibbles and bits she loves and cant get enough of, but that has to be really bad for the heart considering all the weight she gains. and the other stuff she wont touch so she gets to small. and the weight change only happens when we switch foods. When we go to the city or know someone going we get them to pick up Caesar and that she does pretty good with but we rarely do know people going there. I would probably have to take it up with my mom about ordering online because shes not to fond on that, and i'm only 16 so i dont know how to order things like that myself but if it means Little miss will be at a good weight then I'm willing to do it. Thanks

This poor baby is going to starve to death if you don't find her something to eat. Why did you stop the kibble? I must have missed that. I will have to go back and read your post again. Pedigree is not a good food. The first ingredient I think is corn. Not sure tho. I remember looking at it for my two older dogs trying to find one that does not have corn listed first and I think pedigree does. Please try to talk your mom into ordering online for you or else this baby will die. Sorry to be so blunt but it really upsets me that she has lost over half of her body weight. You are going to run into all kinds of problems. her organs will even shut down. I'm not trying to alarm you but please, please beg your mom to order for you. I live in a very rural area also and have had to drive two hours to the city to buy dog food. Thankfully, now Ceeby likes Cesers and our grocery stores carry it. Is that a possibility? Most times if you go to the manager or customer service at the grocery, they are more than happy to start carrying something for you.

Sugar's Mom · 12-16-2005, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleMissChloe

thank you red98vett, i really appriciated that post. I really did think there were miniture and standard yorkies though. I will most certainly talk it over with my mom to get her food online.

Can you go to the store and buy chicken to cook for her? Just boil it and she will love it.

YorkieShadow · 12-16-2005, 06:39 PM

That is just to much weight to lose at once. I would put her back on the food she likes untill you can get a better food. I would also see a vet. If you dont do something you might end up with a very sick Yorkie or worse, That is over half her body weight that she has lost. That does not sound good at all. I know if I lost over half my body weight I would not be in very good shape.

yorkiemom1970 · 12-16-2005, 06:56 PM

I am just amazed at some of the things people will jump in with out of the blue that are just CRAZY. Any one with a stem would know to take their baby to a vet if they had lost that much weight in the first place. What do these people expect to hear when we as yorkie lovers cannot believe what we are reading in the first place? She has lost 3 lbs and they haven't taken her to a vet. I find this hard to believe. If a yorkie were to lose 3 lbs it would be like losing an entire yorkie; and would be immediate cause for concern to any toy breed owner after the first pound and a half.

LittleMissChloe · 12-16-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970

I am just amazed at some of the things people will jump in with out of the blue that are just CRAZY. Any one with a stem would know to take their baby to a vet if they had lost that much weight in the first place. What do these people expect to hear when we as yorkie lovers cannot believe what we are reading in the first place? She has lost 3 lbs and they haven't taken her to a vet. I find this hard to believe. If a yorkie were to lose 3 lbs it would be like losing an entire yorkie; and would be immediate cause for concern to any toy breed owner after the first pound and a half.

Excuse me, but i was highly offended with the "Any one with a stem " part of your post. This is my first yorkie, There are NO BREEDERS or no other yorkie owners within 7 hours (possibly more) from here, I did my research, I read books and plenty of online reading, I asked the owner at the petshop (not in town) about them, and the vet (and she do get all her shots) before we got her, NO ONE told us anything about any of this. The last shot she had she was down to two lbs and they didnt say anything about weight issues. I posted a simple question on what i should give her so she could maintain a healthy weight and this is what I get. Not from everyone though, thanks to everyone that posted good helpful posts, its appriciated.

She does like Cesars so we will be buying it for her ASAP, shes going to the vet in January (earliest we can get her in) and I'm pretty sure she likes boiled carrots so would that be good for her if she had some every now and then?

yorkiemom1970 · 12-16-2005, 07:38 PM

You may not appreciate what I said but I still feel that way...I'm being honest.

Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the way

yorkiemom1970 · 12-16-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleMissChloe

Excuse me, but i was highly offended with the "Any one with a stem " part of your post. This is my first yorkie, There are NO BREEDERS or no other yorkie owners within 7 hours (possibly more) from here, I did my research, I read books and plenty of online reading, I asked the owner at the petshop (not in town) about them, and the vet (and she do get all her shots) before we got her, NO ONE told us anything about any of this. The last shot she had she was down to two lbs and they didnt say anything about weight issues. I posted a simple question on what i should give her so she could maintain a healthy weight and this is what I get. Not from everyone though, thanks to everyone that posted good helpful posts, its appriciated.

She does like Cesars so we will be buying it for her ASAP, shes going to the vet in January (earliest we can get her in) and I'm pretty sure she likes boiled carrots so would that be good for her if she had some every now and then?

I also find it hard to believe that you did your research and read books as you've stated otherwise your thread topic wouldn't say "Healthy weight for a MINITURE yorkie" I'm not trying to be mean, that is not my intention. I just read things and call it like I see it. Best wishes to you and your Chloe.

lily's mom · 12-16-2005, 07:56 PM

Little Miss Cloe, I will more than happy to send you some good food if you trust me enough to give me your address. I am guessing I have met at least 100 people on this forum and you can ask them, I am pretty safe. If you pm me with your address I will send you some good stuff, probably Royal Canine. If you aren't comfortable with that, that is fine too. This is on me by the way. I don't expect you to pay or anything like that.

Chelliegirl · 12-16-2005, 07:57 PM

I think it is wonderful you are doing what you can to help your yorkie baby,
Just be sure she is eating , and when you get to the vets in January bring up your concerns again about her loosing and gaining so much weight .

I 'm pretty shocked at how quickly adults are to jump do the throat of a well meaning obviously loving teenager , who just wants help .
I do want to say in all of the teenagers post she was in my opinoin respectful , even when some of the so called helpful answers to her question were out right mean.

Good luck to you and your baby , monitor her weight and until you are able to get her checked out , do make sure she is getting proper nutrition.

txshopper73 · 12-16-2005, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lily's mom

Little Miss Cloe, I will more than happy to send you some good food if you trust me enough to give me your address. I am guessing I have met at least 100 people on this forum and you can ask them, I am pretty safe. If you pm me with your address I will send you some good stuff, probably Royal Canine. If you aren't comfortable with that, that is fine too. This is on me by the way. I don't expect you to pay or anything like that.

That is very sweet and thoughtful of you.

LittleMissChloe · 12-16-2005, 07:59 PM

I'm done here, honestly, I'm not in the mood for arguing with anyone. I will just try to re-contact the breeder and see what she has to say, and talk to the vet about getting some new food. Sorry, but i cant take great offence to the negative feedback I'm getting. I wish the best for you and your babies, but we're out. Bye

txshopper73 · 12-16-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleMissChloe

Excuse me, but i was highly offended with the "Any one with a stem " part of your post. This is my first yorkie, There are NO BREEDERS or no other yorkie owners within 7 hours (possibly more) from here, I did my research, I read books and plenty of online reading, I asked the owner at the petshop (not in town) about them, and the vet (and she do get all her shots) before we got her, NO ONE told us anything about any of this. The last shot she had she was down to two lbs and they didnt say anything about weight issues. I posted a simple question on what i should give her so she could maintain a healthy weight and this is what I get. Not from everyone though, thanks to everyone that posted good helpful posts, its appriciated.

She does like Cesars so we will be buying it for her ASAP, shes going to the vet in January (earliest we can get her in) and I'm pretty sure she likes boiled carrots so would that be good for her if she had some every now and then?

You need to get some protien in your little girl and fast. Boil some chicken and debone it. Do not give her bones or skin and shred the meat. This is very good for them.

lily's mom · 12-16-2005, 08:05 PM

Please don't get mad and leave. Some of us really are concerned about your baby and want to help. I sent you a PM.

LittleMissChloe · 12-16-2005, 08:06 PM

Chelliegirl and lily's mom, I just wanted to say thank you for those last two posts, it was really sweet. and that offer is wonderful. if we cant get any advice/ good food from the vet I will convince my mom to go for that. That was an amasing offer thank you.

12-16-2005, 02:52 PM	#31
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	You should start supplementing her food with other food (that you can get) until you can get a better dog food for her. She can eat rice, poached chicken (or canned chicken), an occasional egg, and many other human foods. They would even be good for her, and they should help her gain her weight back. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

12-16-2005, 07:38 PM	#37
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	You may not appreciate what I said but I still feel that way...I'm being honest. Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the way Last edited by yorkiemom1970; 12-16-2005 at 07:42 PM.

12-16-2005, 07:56 PM	#39
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	Little Miss Cloe, I will more than happy to send you some good food if you trust me enough to give me your address. I am guessing I have met at least 100 people on this forum and you can ask them, I am pretty safe. If you pm me with your address I will send you some good stuff, probably Royal Canine. If you aren't comfortable with that, that is fine too. This is on me by the way. I don't expect you to pay or anything like that. __________________ Lily and Dawn

12-16-2005, 07:57 PM	#40
Chelliegirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 107	I think it is wonderful you are doing what you can to help your yorkie baby, Just be sure she is eating , and when you get to the vets in January bring up your concerns again about her loosing and gaining so much weight . I 'm pretty shocked at how quickly adults are to jump do the throat of a well meaning obviously loving teenager , who just wants help . I do want to say in all of the teenagers post she was in my opinoin respectful , even when some of the so called helpful answers to her question were out right mean. Good luck to you and your baby , monitor her weight and until you are able to get her checked out , do make sure she is getting proper nutrition. __________________ ~~THANKFUL ~~ For so many things ....but mostly for my precious Layla Simone

12-16-2005, 08:05 PM	#44
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	Please don't get mad and leave. Some of us really are concerned about your baby and want to help. I sent you a PM. __________________ Lily and Dawn

12-16-2005, 06:39 PM	#34
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	That is just to much weight to lose at once. I would put her back on the food she likes untill you can get a better food. I would also see a vet. If you dont do something you might end up with a very sick Yorkie or worse, That is over half her body weight that she has lost. That does not sound good at all. I know if I lost over half my body weight I would not be in very good shape.

12-16-2005, 06:56 PM	#35
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	I am just amazed at some of the things people will jump in with out of the blue that are just CRAZY. Any one with a stem would know to take their baby to a vet if they had lost that much weight in the first place. What do these people expect to hear when we as yorkie lovers cannot believe what we are reading in the first place? She has lost 3 lbs and they haven't taken her to a vet. I find this hard to believe. If a yorkie were to lose 3 lbs it would be like losing an entire yorkie; and would be immediate cause for concern to any toy breed owner after the first pound and a half.

12-16-2005, 07:59 PM	#42
LittleMissChloe Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the petshop Posts: 151	I'm done here, honestly, I'm not in the mood for arguing with anyone. I will just try to re-contact the breeder and see what she has to say, and talk to the vet about getting some new food. Sorry, but i cant take great offence to the negative feedback I'm getting. I wish the best for you and your babies, but we're out. Bye

12-16-2005, 08:06 PM	#45
LittleMissChloe Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the petshop Posts: 151	Chelliegirl and lily's mom, I just wanted to say thank you for those last two posts, it was really sweet. and that offer is wonderful. if we cant get any advice/ good food from the vet I will convince my mom to go for that. That was an amasing offer thank you.