Darla's wellness check up

[SarahBear1986]

Hugs all around. You guys all have contributed valuable things for me to take away from this thread. I just was feeling like a bad person for getting her. I'm definitely southern. Born and raised in the heart of Kentucky. I do want to clear up any misunderstanding about Darla and her age. I honestly have never said she was 10 weeks I can promise you that. When I first got on the board I knew right away what the general majority's stance was on the ideal time of when to bring home a puppy. I get that and I respect everyone's opinion. I know there are things that young pups pick up from other dogs that is key to being more socialized and well adjusted so they can live a happy life. Luckily we do have her older brother Buckwheat our German Shepherd who I kid you not, acts like an adoptive mom. I did receive AKC registration forms for Darla, and a family tree type thing. That traces back her lineage. I also got documentation on when shots and dew claws were done. Most importantly though I did receive documents which stated when she was born so I knew since getting her that she wasn't 10 weeks and I wouldn't ever lie about her age. Regardless though thanks to everyone who has made me feel like I'm not a total failure as a pet parent. I think even with human children we all do the best we can but in the long run, no one is a perfect parent.

[SarahBear1986]

Originally Posted by yorkiemom76

It's hard to tell when they're that age how big they'll be. I got 2 of mine at 9 weeks old. Bear was 1 pound 10 ounces when I got him. He's now 14 1/2 and about 3 1/2 pounds but when he was healthier (he's in kidney failure now) he would stay between 4 1/2 to 5 pounds. Haley is 13 now and I believe she was right around 2 pounds when I got her at 9 weeks and she weighs about 7 pounds now. Personally I like them to be a little bigger, they're not as fragile.

I agree with the little but heavier cause they're not as fragile. Thanks for answering my question in the best way you could. I feel so bad for Bear. Bless his heart. I hope he's doing well with his treatment.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by SarahBear1986

Hugs all around. You guys all have contributed valuable things for me to take away from this thread. I just was feeling like a bad person for getting her. I'm definitely southern. Born and raised in the heart of Kentucky. I do want to clear up any misunderstanding about Darla and her age. I honestly have never said she was 10 weeks I can promise you that. When I first got on the board I knew right away what the general majority's stance was on the ideal time of when to bring home a puppy. I get that and I respect everyone's opinion. I know there are things that young pups pick up from other dogs that is key to being more socialized and well adjusted so they can live a happy life. Luckily we do have her older brother Buckwheat our German Shepherd who I kid you not, acts like an adoptive mom. I did receive AKC registration forms for Darla, and a family tree type thing. That traces back her lineage. I also got documentation on when shots and dew claws were done. Most importantly though I did receive documents which stated when she was born so I knew since getting her that she wasn't 10 weeks and I wouldn't ever lie about her age. Regardless though thanks to everyone who has made me feel like I'm not a total failure as a pet parent. I think even with human children we all do the best we can but in the long run, no one is a perfect parent.

Not a bad person at all like I said she is lucky you got her and not someone who wouldn't take great care of her. Make sure you talk to your vet about the shots she had with the breeder she was probably to young and it might have not been enough time sense she was weened for them to have worked.

[SarahBear1986]

Originally Posted by windwalker

Just a heads up, keep that first exam as part of your insurance paperwork, some, Healthy Paws for one require you get a Vet exam in the 15 day waiting period. They said I did not need to send it to them, but could and they would put it in our pups records, this would speed up the claim payment time to about 3 days if we ever have one.

Thanks for the heads up.

[SarahBear1986]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Not a bad person at all like I said she is lucky you got her and not someone who wouldn't take great care of her. Make sure you talk to your vet about the shots she had with the breeder she was probably to young and it might have not been enough time sense she was weened for them to have worked.

Her shots were done 3 days before I got her. The vet seemed to think that the time frame of when the shots were administered is okay. I agree with it being lucky that it was me and not someone who was a first time dog owner and wouldn't think to join a Yorkie site or pick up some calorie booster to help ensure the new baby doesn't have a case of hypoglycemia. The younger they are the more prone they are to getting hypoglycemia, it seems. Her other two litter mates were gone before I got there so had it not been me that got her then she definitely would have been bought by someone. Most likely sooner than later and who knows if they would have had as much experience as I have with dogs. Maybe not Yorkshires particularly but when it comes to dogs I've always had one rather it be a family dog or a personal pet.

[yorkiemom76]

Originally Posted by SarahBear1986

I agree with the little but heavier cause they're not as fragile. Thanks for answering my question in the best way you could. I feel so bad for Bear. Bless his heart. I hope he's doing well with his treatment.

Thank you for the good thoughts. My little Bear is hanging in there. He's a trooper with his meds and Sub Q fluids. He puts up with a lot from his Momma.
I hope it's okay, I sent you a friend request.

[DBlain]

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...more-here.html

you probably just made a typo but often before giving any advice to a new member with a puppy I try to found out how old the puppy is, it's hard to believe that just three or four weeks can make that much of difference but with a small breed like a yorkie the difference between 7 weeks to like 12 weeks can be significant. So when I read this thread I guess I was just surprised since I had been posting on threads about carriers and sleeping in beds and so forth, in my mind I thought she was older

[SarahBear1986]

Originally Posted by DBlain

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...more-here.html

you probably just made a typo but often before giving any advice to a new member with a puppy I try to found out how old the puppy is, it's hard to believe that just three or four weeks can make that much of difference but with a small breed like a yorkie the difference between 7 weeks to like 12 weeks can be significant. So when I read this thread I guess I was just surprised since I had been posting on threads about carriers and sleeping in beds and so forth, in my mind I thought she was older

I have no idea how 10 weeks came about. I must have had other things going on while I was typing that. It definitely was a typo if anything. I wasn't trying to lie. I have no recollection of even saying what her age was in my original post. I'm so so very sorry. You had it right all along. I don't know what I was thinking. I agree a few weeks does make a big difference. I'm being ultra protective of her because she is so young. In CO towns are pretty spread apart so it can take hours to get from one town to the next. When we need to go to one of the neighboring towns (like today) I never leave her alone. However, since going to the vet she's not fond of car rides to say the least.

[kjc]

Glad to hear little Darla is doing well! As for size, it's hard to tell. I've seen pups go through growth spurts, where one day they seem short and heavy for their age, then they grow a bit and the next week seem taller and lighter. Also heard about the tiniest in the litter growing up to be the largest adult and vice versa.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by JstPooh

I was referring to the posting over and over by different members in the same thread. It's like everyone has to chime in to the one person who may not have known under 12 weeks is to young, like me. I think hearing it from one person, maybe two, would be enough.

NOT every one reads every post that comes through on a thread. SO you will see many times the same thing repeated and that's NOT a bad thing. All members are allowed to post any time, wheather it be a repeat of something or something new!!!!!

[JstPooh]

Geez TxVicki, don't get so upset.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by JstPooh

Geez TxVicki, don't get so upset.

Nope not upset at all. But telling other's what to post is not supposed to be done on YT.

[JstPooh]

Well, making someone feel like a bad person isn't nice.

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by JstPooh

Well, making someone feel like a bad person isn't nice.

Dang it, I must have missed the new moderator memo again.

Maybe people need to reference Ann's post on another thread.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/4429853-post36.html

[jjcarter]

Sara-we are picking up our baby Saturday and she will also be 7 weeks old. The owner has business travel and cannot keep the pups any longer. Can you tell me what to expect those 1st few nights? I feel like one of those "crazy" dog people but I already have purchased so much for her. High quality dog food (should I wet it)?, an airline approved carrier, crate,playpen and yes-a dog stroller. I am so worried about hypoglocemia that I want her with me as much as possible. we lost our first and only yorkie several years ago and I cannot go through that again. Also, I bought the gel to give her once a day to help control her blood sugar. Where did you find the pet insurance? Have you even bothered starting potty training yet? Sorry-I have a thousand questions