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NEW teacup yorkie owner - need opinions! My Husband brought home a yorkie for Christmas for the kids and i . So far so good . He's been here for 4 days and is doing great but we are having some problems with his eating habits . The breeder told us he was on wet ( ceasar) in the mornings , leave out dry food for him all day to eat ( bil-Jac small breed or diamond natural chicken and rice small breed) then for dinner give him wet dog food again . He hasn't been eating dry food at ALL - first two days he maybe ate 2 tablespoons all day . We finally called the breeder and told her our concern . She suggested us try chicken and rice baby food or to boil some chicken breast and mix with white rice . We did this and of course he ate , but still will NOt touch dry food. Does Any of this sound legit ? Am I doing all I can do ? Why is Rosco not eating ? She also informed us to keep honey water for him along with regular water at all times . 1 tablespoon honey to 3 tablespoons water to help with hypoglycemia. Anyone have any suggestions / comments please anything is appreciated |
Hi and welcome to YT - CONGRATS on your new little baby :)! During transitional times, pups/dogs will often eat less, drink less, poop less and pee less...this usually improves with a little time. It's very stressful for that little pup to suddenly be away from it's Mom and litter mates - so his appetite is likely decreased, causing him to go off his less-appealing dry food. I would keep doing what you're doing if it's working, for now. In a couple of weeks, I'd get him off of both the Ceasers and the Bil-jac - both of which are really poor foods that the breeder uses :(. Go to PetCo or Petsmart or a pet food boutique or a feed store and get something of quality for him. Keep Karo or Nutrical or Honey or Syrup handy in case of hypoglycemia, which you're already aware of. Btw, you could also try mixing the kibble w/ the canned food to get him to eat more...and/or you could try moistening the dry food; and you could also try sprinkling Parmesan powdered cheese on the dry food, which can be reallllly enticing. |
Just want to welcome you to YT, sorry, no suggestions on feeding, how ever, boiled boneless chicken breast cut up and mixed with white rice will always work when any dog turns down their regular food.Hoping your new little baby adjusts to his new family quickly, new babies always cause us humans much concern. |
Congratulations on your new puppy. How old is your puppy is and how much does he weigh? If your puppy is still very young then I advise grinding up the dry food in a blender and leave a small bowl or plate down of the ground up dry food. Very young pups like to lick up the dry food. You can also soak the dry food in a little warm water and add the a little wet food to that. What are you putting his food in? From years of experience I have learned that my yorkies love eating off a small flat plate or saucer better than out of a bowl. |
Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congratulations on your new puppy. How old is he? Does he have a full mouth of teeth to eat the dry food? You don't need to leave honey water out at all times and your pup will be better off without it. Save it for if he shows actual signs of hypoglycemia. I had to hand feed Max almost his entire first year. Yorkies can be really funny. He would perform sits and I would hand him kibble. I bought a Kong toy and devised a game to speed the process a little. I put the kibble in the Kong and made up a song to get him excited. Best wishes in finding what works for your puppy Rosco. Always act positively, excited about his food and he will mirror your reaction. |
Just want to say Welcome to Yorkie Talk. And we love to see pics of your baby. Lots of great tips here for your little one. Good luck. |
Thank you everyone for the welcome and all the suggestions . As for the food being a " poor kind" I just stuck with what she said he's been eating - yes he has about 10 teeth or so - so leaving the honey water out beside his regular water at all times is not necessary ? He won't even drink his regular water goes straight to the honey water - also no one mentioned anything about the baby food - is that a legit suggestion that this breeder gave? Rosco was botn sept 13,2014. I don't know about his weight bc I just got him and it's not on any of his paper work . Yes I have tried mixing the wet ceasar food with dry food and he doesn't touch it . I will definitely try a saucer and cheese - thank you all ! I tried to post a pic of him but like I said I'm new and I haven't figured it out yet . Thanks again !! |
My little guy barely touched his dry food when we first got him. He would even eat around it when we mixed it with his wet food. However, when we changed over to his adult food - he loves the dry food, maybe even more than his wet food. Keep an eye on the little guy, my philosophy is that if they are hungry, they will eat. Remember, two tablespoons might be a lot for him - his stomach isn't that big! |
Well there is no such thing as a teacup so I would be a bit scared in what the breeder told you. If he is eating the wet food let him just eat the wet food for a few days then you can slowly start mixing the wet with the dry. I would try to make sure he is getting puppy food though because he will need that to get all the nutrition he needs to grow well. How old is he? I have heard that honey is bad for puppies so I would certainly not give that. The only reason he would need sugar like that is if he is experiencing hypoglycemia, just giving it is not going to prevent it from happening and if you don't follow it up with a protein he will end up having a hypoglycemic episode. |
Oh great ! Now I should be worried that this dog is an imbred Mut ? Everything that she's said to us everyone else is saying not true - she has a website and it says " teacup " all over it - sugar tree yorkies is the breeding company - someone tell me what they think please ! |
Welcome to Yorkie Talk. The joy of getting a new pup always comes with the worries of caring for a little one. What you are experiencing is normal, and I'm glad you are keeping an eye on it. Getting them to eat a little every few hours at this stage is important. You have received lots of good advice, so I'll just add a couple things that worked when mine were babies. Save the broth when you boil chicken and use that to moisten small kibble, and put finely diced chicken on top. I used to add about a teaspoon of cottage cheese to it until my Tiki got to eating better. I continued to put about a tablespoon of home-cooked chicken and rice on top of kibble as an enticement for all my pups for the first year. Many breeders on here recommend Royal Canin puppy food for the first year, you might want to look into it. Good luck, and hope to hear more about your little guy. |
Teacup is often used to describe "toy" size dogs (toy is used by dog shows to describe the group), but teacup is a controversial marketing word in the Yorkie world. Technically, there are no teacup Yorkies. The 'standard' set by the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America is under 7 pounds. You will find Yorkies of all size here on Yorkie Talk. My boys are larger than standard. :) Regarding the honey (or Karo syrup and Nutrical which are more generally used), it is for when a dog is in trouble with a possible hypoglycemia attack. If it is given freely and used as a preventative, then it causes sugar levels to spike and fall. When something like this is used, it should be followed up with a protein. I would ditch the honey water. He needs to learn how to drink regular water. Make sure you take your pup to the vet for a wellness check if you have not already. Great way to establish a relationship with a vet and follow up on necessary puppy vaccinations. Another big topic that you can find info on in the YT library here. |
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No mam I guess not |
Just to clear up about the term teacup. It doesn't mean your puppy is a "mutt". The term teacup is a marketing ploy that if frowned upon by reputable breeders. The standard for yorkies is under 7 lbs with the average being between 4- 7 pounds. Females under 5 lbs should not be bred. Good breeders are trying to breed Yorkies that conform to the standard and that are healthy. There are many breeders out there that are just concerned with breeding tiny pups and selling them for large sums with little regard to good breeding practices. |
Yea supposedly Rosco will get maximum of 3 pounds |
Some good suggestions here; you mentioned having kids, where are you feeding your puppy? If possible have a quiet place to feed him. I am not a great fan of leaving food out all day; but then I have a multi animal home. I want to know how much they are eating. At over 3months old - hypoglycemia may or maynot become a problem. Really it is dependent more on how much he weighs. You can get a rough feel for that by using a kitchen scale - or your bathroom scale. At 3months old a rough rule of thumb is to double the puppy weight to get an approximation of adult weight. If your breeder thinks he will be 3lbs fully grown, then that means he should currently weigh around 1.5 lbs. I second the opinion to get your dog in (if you have not done so already) to your vet. Many health guarantees are null and void if you don't. But more importantly it is the proper action to take for the health of your puppy. |
From their site: sugar tree yorkies Health Guarantee Warranty Limitations and Exclusions after Sale Breeder: Address: Phone: Email: Date: Purchasers Name: Address: Phone: email: Puppy Description: Breed: Color: DOB: Method of Payment: Final Sale price: Shipping: Our puppies are all registered with the American Kennel Club, de-wormed twice, veterinarian examined and given their first two sets of vaccinations. Validation of this guarantee requires examination of your puppy by the vet of your choice and at the purchasers expense within 48 hours of the delivery date. This veterinary examination is mandatory to confirm that your puppy was not sick or injured at the time of delivery. Purchaser is responsible for any and all shipping fees including the crate to ship in. If for any reason a puppy or adult is to be shipped back to breeder the purchaser is responsible for shipping fees. The breeder guarantees the puppy until 1 year of age against life threatening congenital or hereditary defects. If the puppy has a life threatening congenital or life threatening hereditary defect, it will be replaced with the first available puppy of the same value from the breeders stock, as soon as possible. The original puppy must not be altered (spayed or neutered) if purchased as a breeder. If puppy is altered this contract is null and void. This guarantee does not include: temperament, size,color, hernias, hypoglycemia, coccidiosis, or giarida. We also do not guarantee against Luxating Patella due to the many factors and causes of said condition, ie, an injury can cause luxating patella. The original puppy must be returned (at owners expense) before a new puppy can be delivered. No one may keep the original puppy, it must be returned. The purchaser is responsible for any shipping fees for the replacement puppy. In the event of death, an autopsy must be preformed, (at owners expense), by a licensed veterinarian to determine the exact cause of death. The report from the autopsy must be sent to my attending veterinarian for review. Once puppy is purchased, the owner is responsible for all appropriate care. Warranty, guarantee and this contract is not transferable to other owners. All sales are final. It is up to us, the breeder, to decide when a puppy is ready to be shipped. Shipping dates may be changed due to flight conditions, weather conditions or any other concerns. The purchaser is responsible for any shipping fees and or crates needed to deliver puppy safely to new home. All of our puppies are sold with limited registration as pets only, we do not offer breeding rights. Any and all payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. Only replacements will be made, NO CASH REFUNDS. If payments are made by credit/debit cards, buyer agrees that under no circumstances will payment be charged back to the credit/debit card used. This contract contains the entire agreement between the parties and no statement, promises, or inducements made by either party that is not contained in the written contract shall be valid or binding. This contract may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties and endorsed herein. By purchasing your puppy(s) you the buyer agree that you have read, understand, and accept the terms of this contract. I understand that if a dispute should arise, all settlements will be made in the venue of Phelps County MO. Breeder_______________________ Buyer____________________________ Date________________________ A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $200 is required to hold a puppy until it is old enough to be shipped. No puppy is considered sold until a deposit is received. Full payment for the puppy must be made within 30 days of the deposit. If a deposit has been made, the final payment will be due 3 days prior to shipping. If not received on time the deposit is retained by the seller and the puppy will be re-listed. If not received on time the deposit is retained by the seller and the puppy will be re-listed. No shipping arrangements will be made until the breeder has received all documents mentioned in the contract. This contract must be signed and returned before a deposit can be made on a puppy. I, _______________________ agree to the terms and conditions given in this contract by Sugar Tree Yorkies. DATE: ___________________ BUYER SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: ___________________ SELLER SIGNATURE: _____________________ This is not much of a guarantee as they require return of the puppy and a replacement puppy. Also the term *life threatening* is really open to interpretation Is Liver shunt life threatening, or Leggs Perthes? Important Note: No shots of any kind need to be given for 7 days from the time you get your puppy. Giving shots right after you get them will lead to more stress and the puppy can become sick. Your puppy will need time to become comfortable with their new home, owners and surroundings. The puppy should be confined to the house for at least 5-7 days before taking them out and about. This will help with their stress levels and ultimately be healthier for the puppy. *Please scan and email your signed copy as soon as possible. Also, please mail the original signed copy. My comments are in red |
All this info normal from a breeder ? |
I dont think giving the sugar water is going to hurt in fact a long time ago people used to recommend that on here |
Sugar water same as honey water ? |
I wouldnt use honey Ihoney can have bacteria in it but sugar is the same thing as honey. Your contract is a basic contract that alot of breeders use. There are better ones out there there are worse ones out there |
Man I need to get a book ab this dog |
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If you are asking is this a *normal* health guarantee, I would sadly have to say yes. But the only person it basically protects is the breeder; again in my opinion. I would suggest you look into pet insurance that covers genetic defects; and this is no slur on the breeder, but Yorkies do have some major health concerns, and many are very expensive to treat. |
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I dont think a little bit off sugar in the water is going to cause that but when a qualified vet comes on here and says it does I wont recommend it. My vet told me I could give nutrical that has sugar as little or as much as I want. He said I wasnt going to prevent hypoglycemia by givving it but it wasnt going to hurt anything by giving it either so Im going by a vet opinion |
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