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Lilbit123 · 08-03-2015, 06:32 PM

how did your vet visit go?

matese · 08-04-2015, 04:48 AM

Please up-date with the vet visit.

Winnii · 08-04-2015, 01:42 PM

Hey,
Sorry for the late reply. The vet's visit went well, thanks! The vet said Lillie is fine. She said something about a left patella/knee bone having the tendency to "pop out" sorry I dont remember the medical term for this. She said it wasnt uncommon for yorkies. (Should I be worried about this?)
She said the reason Lillie doesn't eat is because she's shy/scared/still acclimatizing to her new home. She said I might need to slowly incorporate other things in her diet (like mix the dry food I got from the breeder with wet food- any recommendations?) She did eat treat the vet had, but the vet said she can't live off these.
She also said that Lillie stunk. I didn't notice this when I picked her up. Perhaps I was too excited. But I wonder why the breeder didn't keep her clean and groomed (is this a sign of a bad breeder?). Anyways, I'm taking her to the groomer's first think in the morning. I'll be sure to post a before and after picture.
That's mostly it for now. Could anyone please refer me to where I can get information on how to bathe the puppy? I think I'll be doing this at least once a week to prevent smells.
With regards to potty training, all I have done is follow the advice I've been given and there haven't really been any accidents. (She did go in her crate, but I wasn't home at the time, so I guess that couldn't have been helped, as I took her for a walk before I went out).
All in all I'm starting to believe I can do this. Thanks every one!!!!!

Winnii · 08-04-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wigglewomyn

Congrats on your new baby! Yes, it is a bit scary and a lot of work, having a new puppy. Good luck at the vet. I hope her visit goes well and she comes away with flying colors.

Did you ask the breeder when you got your puppy how much she ate and at what times? Did your breeder crate train the puppy? Was your puppy being pad trained or outdoor trained at the breeders? I would think that a 5 month old puppy would be almost housebroken by that age, no matter what way it was being trained. If your breeder didn't crate train your puppy, it is probably going to take awhile for your puppy to get used to being in a crate given how old she is. Maybe try a pen first because that is a bigger area. If your puppy was crated at the breeders, maybe she is sad because she is away from the only home she has known her whole life. Did the breeder give you any blanket or toys that she had there? Maybe put them in the crate with her.

Also, I had a terrible time training my one puppy. She would go wherever she was, including her crate (a place most puppies won't go in). She was very hard to train. I had to start over quite a few times.

Good luck with your new puppy. You are going to love owning a yorkie. I love my 2 yorkie puppies.

Hi Wigglewomyn,

Thank you! Vets visit went well. Knowing what I know now, I think it's a bit suspect that the puppy was neither potty nor crate trained.. The breeder gave me a blanket.. but lillie messed it up (she threw up, peed and pooped on it) so I'm going to have to throw it out. I can't keep it as it cos it reeks and if I wash it it defeats the purpose. (i think). Lillie has gone in her crate a couple of times, but maybe its cos its new to her? I hope we get the hang of it soon (still haven't left her in her crate all night).

Winnii · 08-04-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JadeD

Welcome to Yorkie Talk!

Congrats on the new puppy. I am sorry you are feeling overwhelmed. This will pass.

Be patient with her as far as potty training. My 2 Yorkie puppies will be 5 months old in a few days and they are not completely house trained, but we have less accidents than we did 2 months ago, so it is progress. We will go days with no accidents at this point and then all of a sudden it is like they forget they are house trained and pee and poop everywhere and then the next day they are back to going outside or on the pee pad. I am finding that it is easier to try to keep them totally outdoor trained right now and then using the pee pad only in extreme circumstances. Mine hold it all night (they sleep with people).

Take the puppy outside frequently if you can, or set her on the pee pad if you can't and tell her "Go Potty." When she goes praise her like crazy. All my dogs know what go potty means and so that way even if I am in a strange place they know what I want them to do when I tell them that.

Good luck and it will get easier. When I first brought home the 2 puppies (they are brother and sister) when they were 10 weeks old I was overwhelmed a bit, but because I have more experience with puppies, or because I am a mom, I just dealt with it and knew that it was a temporary thing, and it was. It is so much easier now.

Enjoy your new baby!

Hi JadeD,

Thank you! I can't wait for it to completely pass (i do feel better now

thanks). I'm not a mom yet, and this is my first pet as an adult, so it was hard, but we're figuring it out. I sometimes wish I had gotten a younger pup, I had to decide between the older pup or a 12 week old pup from a breeder I was not too sure about (starting to think I should have gone with that but oh well). I think its great you have two puppies! Sometimes I think Lillie might have a better time adjusting if there was another dog around, she seemed to get along well with the other dogs at the breeder's.

I can't wait until Lillie is completely trained (both potty and crate) and I can't wait until she understand what 'go potty' means. Right now I just walk her around until she goes and then I praise and reward her, I hope she understands what this means. lol

Winnii · 08-04-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus is Loved

Hello and welcome. Yes, I know how you feel. I am 47 years old and never had a pet of any kind before December 28, 2014 (I do have one child and that was scary). We got our precious Zeus, and I am so OCD about a mess on the floor -- I thought I wouldn't make it. The key for us was confining him to a small area. We decided no to crate training (no offense to anyone who does), so we confined him to our laundry room which has tile floors (can't ruin those)! He had room for a bed, pee pad, and food, as well as room to move around a bit. We did dry the pee with toilet paper if he had an accident and placed it on the pad. Oddly, Zeus never really pooed off the pad. He trained really quickly this way. Treats were a must and ridiculous amounts of praise. Then we let him have the laundry room and kitchen (tile floors as well). Now he has full reign of the house and sleeps with us and has never had an accident off the pad. He is a little over 9 months old. You will get through it, and the greatest reward is the unconditional love you will receive. Your baby will be full of pride every time the pad is used. Zeus comes to show us still. He is so proud. I wish you the best of luck with the training. You will look back on this fear and worry and wonder what you were thinking in about a month.

Hi Zeus is Loved,

Thanks you! Your story is so encouraging! I'm somewhat OCD as well and I'm trying my best to keep Lillie off the carpet and other soft areas (except for her beds) for now. I hope I can do this right. I can't wait until she's fully trained and I can let her be free to be herself without worry that she'll mess the house up!

Deviruchi · 08-04-2015, 02:22 PM

@winni you could try to make some chicken broth, just boiling the chicken with some salt without water, and mix her food with it to dampen it. i had to do that when i first got my puppy, and it was advised by the breeder too. and it made him eat his food

from what i've heard, puppies get stressed easily, like moving to new places, and they might not try to eat.

as for bath tips... i'm not sure if i have any tips for you since i'm still getting used to it myself.. lol

and if she's pottying in the crate, the crate may be too big for her, or that she just can't hold long enough.

matese · 08-04-2015, 03:16 PM

If you make chicken broth DO NOT ADD SALT, I buy BONELESS CHICKEN CUTLETS, boil in water DO NOT ADD SALT, you can cut up some carrots to give broth more flavor boil until cooked, let it cool then skim off any fat, you can shred some chicken and mix it with her food, the broth you can add a couple tablespoons to her water, she will drink water if broth is added, not to much broth, she will drink all the water and can throw up from over drinking. When you bring a new puppy home most puppies do get stressed, remember, they have been taken away from their human momma, taken away from their own momma and litter mates, they leave all that they have come to know as home, they go to you, a stranger, come to a new home, new smells, no more momma, no more litter mates, that is very stressful on these pups. Happy to hear you got a good health report. The knee popping out, I am not knowledgeable on that, there are several members that are due to their pups needing surgery, hopefully they will come on board and offer their advise, suggestions and experience. As each day goes by and Lillie is with you, you will become more relaxed, things will not feel so over whelming for you. As for bathing Lillie, there must be a video on you-tube that shows how do bathe the puppy, seeing is so much easier then someone writing instructions. Unscented baby wipes are good for cleaning her girlie parts, to many baths can dry their skin. I use a special shampoo and conditioner you can only get at a vet. Hopefully members can suggest a good quality shampoo and conditions that is good for puppy's. Take a deep breath, things will all fall into place. Soon you will be able to laugh at yourself for all these worries. (((hugs))) you are going to be just fine.

Deviruchi · 08-04-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Deviruchi

@winni you could try to make some chicken broth, just boiling the chicken with some salt without water, and mix her food with it to dampen it. i had to do that when i first got my puppy, and it was advised by the breeder too. and it made him eat his food

from what i've heard, puppies get stressed easily, like moving to new places, and they might not try to eat.

as for bath tips... i'm not sure if i have any tips for you since i'm still getting used to it myself.. lol

and if she's pottying in the crate, the crate may be too big for her, or that she just can't hold long enough.

oops just realized i've made typo. lol
i meant to say just boil the chicken WITH water WITHOUT salt. mb D: lol

matese · 08-04-2015, 04:05 PM

[quote=Deviruchi;4581491]@winni you could try to make some chicken broth, just boiling the chicken with some salt without water, and mix her food with it to dampen it. i had to do that when i first got my puppy, and it was advised by the breeder too. and it made him eat his food

from what i've heard, puppies get stressed easily, like moving to new

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deviruchi

oops just realized i've made typo. lol
i meant to say just boil the chicken WITH water WITHOUT salt. mb D: lol

lol was wondering how YOU boil chic without water just salt lol...

maxdog · 08-04-2015, 04:10 PM

Good to see I was not the only one confused by that!

matese · 08-04-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by maxdog

Good to see I was not the only one confused by that!

lol...

Silver Lace · 08-04-2015, 04:22 PM

Wow, I am really impressed with the way you guys have all gotten together to help this little lady with her first time pet fears and problems. You have encouraged her and been there for her and gave her some strength when she was feeling so weak and discouraged and afraid she had made a dreadful mistake. You gave her some really good tips and kind encouraging words and if it doesn't sound too stupid I am really proud of all of you guys.

Deviruchi · 08-04-2015, 04:28 PM

lol sorry guys, i think i was in one of my derp moments and mixed words around without thinking straight lol. but yes, you absolutely need water to boil chicken! lol

Silver Lace · 08-04-2015, 04:40 PM

I forgot to add Winnie that I think you are coming along beautifully and doing a great job with all the help and encouragement you have been receiving.. I am so glad that you found this site as you were feeling so down and low but now you are encouraged and know you can do this and know you have a good place to go whenever you have something you need to talk about and will get the help you seek. I love the name of Lillie she has and I am glad you took her home. Sounds to me like she will have a much better home with you than she had with the breeder from what you said. Best wishes and welcome to Yorkie Talk.

08-04-2015, 04:48 AM	#17
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,270	Please up-date with the vet visit. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

08-04-2015, 01:42 PM	#18
Winnii Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Rockville, MD, US Posts: 10	Thanks for the concern and sorry for the late reply Hey, Sorry for the late reply. The vet's visit went well, thanks! The vet said Lillie is fine. She said something about a left patella/knee bone having the tendency to "pop out" sorry I dont remember the medical term for this. She said it wasnt uncommon for yorkies. (Should I be worried about this?) She said the reason Lillie doesn't eat is because she's shy/scared/still acclimatizing to her new home. She said I might need to slowly incorporate other things in her diet (like mix the dry food I got from the breeder with wet food- any recommendations?) She did eat treat the vet had, but the vet said she can't live off these. She also said that Lillie stunk. I didn't notice this when I picked her up. Perhaps I was too excited. But I wonder why the breeder didn't keep her clean and groomed (is this a sign of a bad breeder?). Anyways, I'm taking her to the groomer's first think in the morning. I'll be sure to post a before and after picture. That's mostly it for now. Could anyone please refer me to where I can get information on how to bathe the puppy? I think I'll be doing this at least once a week to prevent smells. With regards to potty training, all I have done is follow the advice I've been given and there haven't really been any accidents. (She did go in her crate, but I wasn't home at the time, so I guess that couldn't have been helped, as I took her for a walk before I went out). All in all I'm starting to believe I can do this. Thanks every one!!!!!

08-04-2015, 03:16 PM	#23
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,270	If you make chicken broth DO NOT ADD SALT, I buy BONELESS CHICKEN CUTLETS, boil in water DO NOT ADD SALT, you can cut up some carrots to give broth more flavor boil until cooked, let it cool then skim off any fat, you can shred some chicken and mix it with her food, the broth you can add a couple tablespoons to her water, she will drink water if broth is added, not to much broth, she will drink all the water and can throw up from over drinking. When you bring a new puppy home most puppies do get stressed, remember, they have been taken away from their human momma, taken away from their own momma and litter mates, they leave all that they have come to know as home, they go to you, a stranger, come to a new home, new smells, no more momma, no more litter mates, that is very stressful on these pups. Happy to hear you got a good health report. The knee popping out, I am not knowledgeable on that, there are several members that are due to their pups needing surgery, hopefully they will come on board and offer their advise, suggestions and experience. As each day goes by and Lillie is with you, you will become more relaxed, things will not feel so over whelming for you. As for bathing Lillie, there must be a video on you-tube that shows how do bathe the puppy, seeing is so much easier then someone writing instructions. Unscented baby wipes are good for cleaning her girlie parts, to many baths can dry their skin. I use a special shampoo and conditioner you can only get at a vet. Hopefully members can suggest a good quality shampoo and conditions that is good for puppy's. Take a deep breath, things will all fall into place. Soon you will be able to laugh at yourself for all these worries. (((hugs))) you are going to be just fine. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

08-04-2015, 04:10 PM	#26
maxdog Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brownstown MI USA Posts: 18,650	Good to see I was not the only one confused by that! __________________ Max & Sasha's daddy

08-03-2015, 06:32 PM	#16
Lilbit123 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Posts: 47	how did your vet visit go?

08-04-2015, 02:22 PM	#22
Deviruchi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: i like to hide under things Posts: 226	@winni you could try to make some chicken broth, just boiling the chicken with some salt without water, and mix her food with it to dampen it. i had to do that when i first got my puppy, and it was advised by the breeder too. and it made him eat his food from what i've heard, puppies get stressed easily, like moving to new places, and they might not try to eat. as for bath tips... i'm not sure if i have any tips for you since i'm still getting used to it myself.. lol and if she's pottying in the crate, the crate may be too big for her, or that she just can't hold long enough.

08-04-2015, 04:22 PM	#28
Silver Lace YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia Posts: 683	Wow, I am really impressed with the way you guys have all gotten together to help this little lady with her first time pet fears and problems. You have encouraged her and been there for her and gave her some strength when she was feeling so weak and discouraged and afraid she had made a dreadful mistake. You gave her some really good tips and kind encouraging words and if it doesn't sound too stupid I am really proud of all of you guys.

08-04-2015, 04:28 PM	#29
Deviruchi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: i like to hide under things Posts: 226	lol sorry guys, i think i was in one of my derp moments and mixed words around without thinking straight lol. but yes, you absolutely need water to boil chicken! lol

08-04-2015, 04:40 PM	#30
Silver Lace YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia Posts: 683	I forgot to add Winnie that I think you are coming along beautifully and doing a great job with all the help and encouragement you have been receiving.. I am so glad that you found this site as you were feeling so down and low but now you are encouraged and know you can do this and know you have a good place to go whenever you have something you need to talk about and will get the help you seek. I love the name of Lillie she has and I am glad you took her home. Sounds to me like she will have a much better home with you than she had with the breeder from what you said. Best wishes and welcome to Yorkie Talk.