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[Passionfruition]

Welcome to YorkieTalk, you've come to the RIGHT place! T-Bone is adoooorable! I know you're a proud mommy for sure! How cute!

[Patti]

Welcome wahat a cutie you have. he looks pretty tiny so I would fee him what he will eat. cali was 1 lb when I got her and a finicky eater. She had 2 hypoglcemic episodes from not eating for over 8 hours. I would give him the nutrical but feed him what he wil eat until he is bigger.JMO.

[Biddy's Mom]

Hello & welcome to YT!! T-Bone is absolutely adorable!! Congratulations on your new baby!!

[My2Furbabies]

I just wanted to say welcome to YT!!! And congrats on your new furbaby!!!

[mustangbee]

Welcome to YT!!!
T-Bone is so Super Cute!!!!
Can't wait to hear more about him!!!!

[T-Bone]

I'm so glad I joined YT! I feel so welcome already! Thanks for all the replies and advice so far!

Update on T-Bone: I tried to feed him just the wet/dry food but he licked a little bit off and then walked away. I then mixed in a little bit of chicken but he didn't eat it (probably b/c it was combined with the other stuff). I've been feeding him his nutri-cal about every 2 hours to make sure he doesn't develop hypoglycemia. He's currently taking a nap but if he doesn't eat his food in another hour or so, I think I'll succumb and just feed him his chicken and rice. <sigh>

yorkiesmiles: welcome to YT as well!! I'll be sure to look up your posting of your cuties.

patti: he is pretty tiny! 1 lb and 14.4 ounces as of yesterday. Luckily, his weight has been relatively stable since arriving to his new home (ie: not losing weight).

All: i'll keep you updated on his progress if you are interested. Thanks again!

[TatumsMom]

Welcome to you and T-Bone. He is adorable!

The one thing that hasn't been mentioned (I don't think) is playing with the food a little. Pretending like you're eating it is a good suggestion but also try tossing it around. Tatum did the same thing with not eating until I tossed one on the floor and she ran after it to get it. I had to do that a few days and then she would only eat out of my hand and then finally from the bowl. I agree that they won't starve themselves but you also have to watch out for the low blood sugar. Just try not to cave in and feed something you don't intend to keep him on. It will be harder to change it later. Good luck!

[T-Bone]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

The one thing that hasn't been mentioned (I don't think) is playing with the food a little. Pretending like you're eating it is a good suggestion but also try tossing it around.

that's a great idea. i started to throw his kibble around and he chased it a bit and even put a few in his mouth. But of course, he spit them right back out and continued to chase them around. At least that's a start! I'll keep on trying this method! <sigh> The poor little guy must think I don't love him because his tummy must be hungry by now.

[MomToAria]

Welcome to YT and congrats on the little handsome boy you have

[lilbumbleybees]

Welcome to YT! Your baby is getting used to his new surroundings and his new mommy. Once he starts really adjusting into his new home and surroundings he'll begin to each much better!

[teri88]

Welcome to YT!!! You'll love it here, and there's a lot to learn!

[deb4air]

Welcome T-bone ..Wags and kisses to ya ..

[cooper's mom]

When I first got Cooper he wouldn't eat either. I had to feed him out of my hand far awhile. Your furbaby will come around. Welcome to the site. Cooper still likes to be feed by hand I thinks (know) he likes the attention and me being right there as he is eating. Is he spoiled or what.

[Passionfruition]

Here's an avatar I made for you you can use with T-Bone's pictures and his name on it!

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Jenny, welcome to you and T-Bone. Glad you decided to join. I would continue the Nutrical. I am not an alarmist, and don't want to unduly worry you, but these tiny babies can get into trouble real fast by refusing to eat. The problem with tiny dogs is that they don't carry enough fat reserves on their body to "carry them through" those spells when they are not eating well. If their blood sugar drops too low they can have a hypoglocemic episode. Adult dogs can go a little longer without eating, but I would be very concerned if one of my babies went for more than 6 to 8 hours without eating.

I would not try to force feed T-Bone, that usually doesn't work with our strong willed little terror of terriers, but I would encourage him -- try sitting on the floor with T-Bone and pretend to eat his food, dogs are funny that way, if their pack leader thinks it's ok, then hey, it must be ok. Also try to tease him into licking bites off your finger. Sometimes the biggest challenge is just getting them started.

Great Advise!!!! Always remember their blood sugar can drop quickly.