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ColesMommy01 · 06-19-2014, 04:34 PM

Rasta was 1.2(rounded) lbs when I picked him up from my breeder at 12 weeks. He's my first(but not last) yorkie so I can't say him being so small was harder than having a "normal" sized yorkie. He didn't have any episodes of hypoglycemia or anything. I did have to keep a really close eye on him but that was mostly due to him interacting with our English bulldog. I'm also a sahm so I was able to keep a close eye on him. If you don't feel comfortable with the puppy being small or the breeder makes you suspicious walk away. Good luck with your decision!!!

My lil friend · 06-20-2014, 08:51 PM

Tilly was kept by the breeder until 16 weeks. She is now ,just under 6 mos, and weighs a whopping 4lbs. This is tiny. Taking care of a pup this size is different than caring for a larger pup. There are stairs at my couch,NO jumping on or off of furniture. She sleeps with us and is not allowed to jump off of our bed. If given a treat it must be a tiny bite,her kibble is tiny. She has to go out more often because she is little,there is also a peepee pad in her crate that she can get to. She wears a tiny collar with a bell so I know where she is at all times. Her playmate is an 8 1/2 lb ,1yr old pup and their time together is supervised. Kenzie would not hurt Tilly on purpose but she too is a puppy.
If a tiny pup is injured or becomes ill ,you can not wait to go to the vet. You just go and need to have funds in place to pay the bills.
When I get a new pup,I have funds for the purchase,funds for the rest of the puppy shots,funds for the spay and extra for just incase.
Who you get your pup from is very important,but so is being prepared for the first year and then a bit beyond.
All of this just to say. Get to know the breeder,use someone that you are comfortable with,do your research so that you are prepared to care for a tiny pup and be prepared financially.

Pam Shaw · 06-28-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I hope she does ok please keep us updated. I always fear with breeders unless there really amazing that will just put the pup to sleep if you give them back because of a health issue.

Our Mia came home from UT today, and her heart surgery went well. She is pretty miserable, whining a lot and shaking a bit even with the pain med. Her incision is huge, they went in through the left side, between two ribs. I'm sure she'll be doing better soon, but right now she's pretty pitiful. We have to keep her calm and not too active for three weeks. Sutures come out in two weeks.
Thanks for asking about her. Pam

joyce evans · 06-28-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Shaw

Our Mia came home from UT today, and her heart surgery went well. She is pretty miserable, whining a lot and shaking a bit even with the pain med. Her incision is huge, they went in through the left side, between two ribs. I'm sure she'll be doing better soon, but right now she's pretty pitiful. We have to keep her calm and not too active for three weeks. Sutures come out in two weeks.
Thanks for asking about her. Pam

Glad to hear that Mia is done with her surgery and back home with you. Kepp us posted.

ColesMommy01 · 06-28-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brielle189

The breeder got back to me and said the parents and grandparents do not have genetic defects. Her weight went from 15.2 yesterday to 15.9 today. That was good news. Brielle's mom weighs 6 pounds and dad weighs 3 1/2. I feel better going through with getting her!

Did u get ur pup? If so, can we see pics????

Lovetodream88 · 06-28-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Shaw

Our Mia came home from UT today, and her heart surgery went well. She is pretty miserable, whining a lot and shaking a bit even with the pain med. Her incision is huge, they went in through the left side, between two ribs. I'm sure she'll be doing better soon, but right now she's pretty pitiful. We have to keep her calm and not too active for three weeks. Sutures come out in two weeks.
Thanks for asking about her. Pam

Glad she came through it ok.

matese · 06-28-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Shaw

Our Mia came home from UT today, and her heart surgery went well. She is pretty miserable, whining a lot and shaking a bit even with the pain med. Her incision is huge, they went in through the left side, between two ribs. I'm sure she'll be doing better soon, but right now she's pretty pitiful. We have to keep her calm and not too active for three weeks. Sutures come out in two weeks.
Thanks for asking about her. Pam

Happy to hear the surgery went well & Mia is home. I will keep lil Mia in my prayer that her pain eases quickly. They are so sweet, to see them in pain is heart breaking.

JstPooh · 06-28-2014, 03:58 PM

I'm glad Mia is doing well. Please keep us posted on her progress.

yorkiefan_ · 06-28-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Shaw

Our Mia came home from UT today, and her heart surgery went well. She is pretty miserable, whining a lot and shaking a bit even with the pain med. Her incision is huge, they went in through the left side, between two ribs. I'm sure she'll be doing better soon, but right now she's pretty pitiful. We have to keep her calm and not too active for three weeks. Sutures come out in two weeks.
Thanks for asking about her. Pam

That's awesome to hear her surgery went well. Do you know if you're out of the woods yet, or is it going to take some time to see how she recovers?

Pam Shaw · 06-28-2014, 07:18 PM

The vets don't expect any complications at this point although we are to watch for coughing or labored breathing, or possible suture infection. Back to UT if any of those develop.

yorkiefan_ · 06-28-2014, 07:34 PM

Sounds good! Once Mia starts feeling better I hope we get a few photos!

Quadraphinic · 06-28-2014, 08:32 PM

Glad Mia came out of it ok, Megan was diagnosed with PDA, otherwise know as blue baby syndrome in humans. We opted not to have the operation as I didn't have $2500 16 years ago, she wasn't supposed to live out her first year, she was 15 last may when I had to put her down, she was a fighter and a sweet girl.

As to the question of the puppy, is there any chance your vet can check it out before you decide to adopt. I don't know about you, but I like and trust my vet very much, and would feel better about having my own vet check the puppy out, also get a health guarantee from the breeder, and I'd make sure it was for two years just to be sure. Good luck in what ever you decide to do.
Cheers Quad & Gina

AbbysMom08 · 06-28-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Shaw

Our Mia came home from UT today, and her heart surgery went well. She is pretty miserable, whining a lot and shaking a bit even with the pain med. Her incision is huge, they went in through the left side, between two ribs. I'm sure she'll be doing better soon, but right now she's pretty pitiful. We have to keep her calm and not too active for three weeks. Sutures come out in two weeks.
Thanks for asking about her. Pam

Glad to hear your little Mia came through her surgery so well and is back home with you. Hugs and prayers to her for a speedy recovery.

Pam Shaw · 06-29-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by joyce evans

Glad to hear that Mia is done with her surgery and back home with you. Kepp us posted.

Thank you!
Pam

Pam Shaw · 06-29-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Glad she came through it ok.

Thank you!

06-28-2014, 07:18 PM	#25
Pam Shaw Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Crossville, Tennessee Posts: 228	The vets don't expect any complications at this point although we are to watch for coughing or labored breathing, or possible suture infection. Back to UT if any of those develop. __________________ Mom to Pepper & Mia

06-28-2014, 07:34 PM	#26
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,007	Sounds good! Once Mia starts feeling better I hope we get a few photos! __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie

06-28-2014, 08:32 PM	#27
Quadraphinic YT Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: Saint Marys, Ga Posts: 494	Glad Mia came out of it ok, Megan was diagnosed with PDA, otherwise know as blue baby syndrome in humans. We opted not to have the operation as I didn't have $2500 16 years ago, she wasn't supposed to live out her first year, she was 15 last may when I had to put her down, she was a fighter and a sweet girl. As to the question of the puppy, is there any chance your vet can check it out before you decide to adopt. I don't know about you, but I like and trust my vet very much, and would feel better about having my own vet check the puppy out, also get a health guarantee from the breeder, and I'd make sure it was for two years just to be sure. Good luck in what ever you decide to do. Cheers Quad & Gina __________________ Assume Nothing, Question Everything, Start Thinking! RIP Megan 3/1998-5/28/2013

06-19-2014, 04:34 PM	#16
ColesMommy01 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: where there's no good sushi Posts: 1,423 Blog Entries: 1	Rasta was 1.2(rounded) lbs when I picked him up from my breeder at 12 weeks. He's my first(but not last) yorkie so I can't say him being so small was harder than having a "normal" sized yorkie. He didn't have any episodes of hypoglycemia or anything. I did have to keep a really close eye on him but that was mostly due to him interacting with our English bulldog. I'm also a sahm so I was able to keep a close eye on him. If you don't feel comfortable with the puppy being small or the breeder makes you suspicious walk away. Good luck with your decision!!!

06-20-2014, 08:51 PM	#17
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	Tilly was kept by the breeder until 16 weeks. She is now ,just under 6 mos, and weighs a whopping 4lbs. This is tiny. Taking care of a pup this size is different than caring for a larger pup. There are stairs at my couch,NO jumping on or off of furniture. She sleeps with us and is not allowed to jump off of our bed. If given a treat it must be a tiny bite,her kibble is tiny. She has to go out more often because she is little,there is also a peepee pad in her crate that she can get to. She wears a tiny collar with a bell so I know where she is at all times. Her playmate is an 8 1/2 lb ,1yr old pup and their time together is supervised. Kenzie would not hurt Tilly on purpose but she too is a puppy. If a tiny pup is injured or becomes ill ,you can not wait to go to the vet. You just go and need to have funds in place to pay the bills. When I get a new pup,I have funds for the purchase,funds for the rest of the puppy shots,funds for the spay and extra for just incase. Who you get your pup from is very important,but so is being prepared for the first year and then a bit beyond. All of this just to say. Get to know the breeder,use someone that you are comfortable with,do your research so that you are prepared to care for a tiny pup and be prepared financially.

06-28-2014, 03:58 PM	#23
JstPooh YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 379	I'm glad Mia is doing well. Please keep us posted on her progress.