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JCarlson2004 · 11-08-2006, 07:30 AM

Tia has always been SUPER healthy (thank god). This past month she actually put on 1 lb and my vet said I should put her on a little diet. She should weigh 3 lbs (and she always has) but recently she got all the way up to 4 lbs -- even though 1 lb doesn't sound like a lot, my vet said for her tiny frame it's way too much. So I basically cut out the treats. I still free feed them dry food like I always did but no more treats.

So Tia finally did lost 1 lb and I was happy. But today I weighed her and she's actually under 3 lbs now ... she weighs 2 lbs and 12 oz. Should I be concerned? Her appetite is great and she doesn't seem dehydrated (I pulled her skin and it snapped right back into place). But I think anything under 3 lbs is not right for her. Ok I'm more then concerned, I'm really worried. I'm probably overreacting but I can't help it. I don't know what to do. I'm leaving Friday to pick up Cali in California, so I don't know if I should do anything about it before I leave ... or should I just wait until I come back and then see how she is progressing?

Should I be worried about this?? I called my vet and he said not to worry right now because when he saw her 1 month ago, she was in great shape. He said if she loses any more weight to bring her in immediately. I'm bringing Cali home, plus the 1 year anniversary of Katie and my mother's passing is next week. So I really have a lot on my mind and I'm excited about getting Cali, yet stressed out at the same time. Am I overreacting? I know I'm really emotional right now (plus I have my period on top of everything), so I know I'm a wreck.

But what should I do? I'm just don't want anything to happend to my baby. Maybe I should just take her in for a blood test just to ease my mind? What do you all think??

red98vett · 11-08-2006, 07:55 AM

give that baby a treat ! If she seems fine - try not to stress too much - I know what you mean about 1 lb being alot - I tried to get Chanel to lose a pound (or 2 lol) cause I cannot feel her ribs - but if she was losing too much weight - I'd be a bit concerned too -

if it makes YOU feel better - take her in and let the vet look her over....

Lexi Rae · 11-08-2006, 08:02 AM

jen dont stress over 1 pound ok... when you come back from getting cali,
lets take lexi to the fat farm...cause shes probably over by 3 lbs

vainchick5 · 11-08-2006, 08:23 AM

Jen I wouldn't worry about it unless she loses more. I don't know if I'm the only one but I think you need to get a second opinion. I think it's ridiculous that your vet would tell you Tee Tee needs to lose a pound

Yorkies generally have a standard frame and actually 3 lbs is below the standard so I'm not really sure why he would tell you 4 lbs is overweight for her?

You've seen Coco and she has a tiny frame and tiny bones but she's a healthy almost 5 lbs. I would keep doing what you've been doing and consider a second opinion because I think it's crazy that he would tell you to put her on a diet

I think you should feed her normal stuff and don't worry too much. If she continues to lose weight then get a blood test but otherwise I'm sure she's fine. Just fatten her up a little please, I think your vet needs to be hit upside the head. Poor Tee Tee

JCarlson2004 · 11-08-2006, 08:27 AM

Trust me, Tia isn't starving. She gets free fed dry food and bully sticks all day long. I just cut out the treats (chicken and lamb sticks, yogurt drops and other homemade treats). The only treat I've been giving her is a baby carrot once a day (usually at night). So it's not like she's starving to death. But being overweight isn't healthy either. At 4 lbs, she had a tummy. I don't want my baby to be overweight -- I want her to be at her ideal weight. 3 lbs is perfect for her. She may look big in pictures (because of all her hair), but in person she's really small. So for her body frame, 4 lbs is just way too much. I don't want her to be either over or under weight.

Lexi Rae · 11-08-2006, 08:27 AM

thats what i say nobella

chloeandj · 11-08-2006, 09:25 AM

When they are that small, gaining or losing a few ounces on their tiny frame makes a big difference on them. Are her ribcage bones more prominent then they should be? If she seems to feel ok, I wouldn't worry about it right now. I would monitor her and if she loses more and you can feel her bones on her ribcage more evidently, then take her in. When Gizmo came he was 2 1/2 pounds and he looked healthy at that weight but he has put on a 1/2 pound since then, his isn't fat but I do feel a little layer of meat on his bones that wasn't there before. If he gains anymore it wouldn't be good for his frame either.

JCarlson2004 · 11-08-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

When they are that small, gaining or losing a few ounces on their tiny frame makes a big difference on them. Are her ribcage bones more prominent then they should be? If she seems to feel ok, I wouldn't worry about it right now. I would monitor her and if she loses more and you can feel her bones on her ribcage more evidently, then take her in. When Gizmo came he was 2 1/2 pounds and he looked healthy at that weight but he has put on a 1/2 pound since then, his isn't fat but I do feel a little layer of meat on his bones that wasn't there before. If he gains anymore it wouldn't be good for his frame either.

You understand me perfectly -- that's exaclty what I'm worried about. I can feel her ribcage a little more then I did before but it's not awful yet. But I had this similar problem with my Katie girl who passed away (that's why I'm scared). Katie was SUPER TINY -- even smaller than Tia. She was 2.5 lbs on a full stomach full grown. But then she began to lose weight and it got to the point where she was emacited -- after lots of x-rays, blood tests and many going to different vets, she was diagnosed with kidney disease. But at that time I wasn't worried about it ... I thought she wasn't eating the right food. I went to the vet and expected him to tell me to change her diet, I never expected her to have kidney disease. I'm just so scared of thinking nothing is wrong with Tia (which is most likely the case) only later on to find out she has a horrible disease that will eventually claim her life.

I just don't know what to do ... should I take her to the vet NOW or wait until I get back from California? I'm just scared someting will happen to her once I leave and I know I'm not going away for a weeek (only overnight) but I can't help worrying.

There's probably nothing wrong, I'm probably making this worse than it is.

Jenn218 · 11-08-2006, 09:34 AM

I bet she just lost more then you intending just because you cut out all of the treats! I agree w/ the vet.......she is probably fine and healthy, BUT if she keeps losing, take her in ASAP! I'm sure you aren't starving your baby, but a treat every now and then wouldn't hurt her!

JCarlson2004 · 11-08-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

I bet she just lost more then you intending just because you cut out all of the treats! I agree w/ the vet.......she is probably fine and healthy, BUT if she keeps losing, take her in ASAP! I'm sure you aren't starving your baby, but a treat every now and then wouldn't hurt her!

I didn't cut out treats forever ... just for about 2 weeks so she could lose weight (and she did). She isn't a little porker anymore hehehe

She is back to having treats again. But I'm not concerned about the treats. I'm worried that she may have some underlying problem that I'm not aware of ... or maybe I'm making more out of this than it really is. Either way I don't know, I tend to easily panick when it comes to Codie and Tia.

chloeandj · 11-08-2006, 09:39 AM

I know how you feel. In fact that is why I am having such a hard time today leaving Gizmo at the vet for his dental surgery. Last time I left one of my babies...she never came back home...So it's hard to get over things you've been through before.

Weigh her everyday and give her a few treats. Try not to worry and pic up your new baby. She should be ok for a few days. And by then if she has lost more weight you will know for sure something isn't right.

LunasMomma · 11-08-2006, 09:41 AM

This is just my opinion, and it might be a little overprotective because of the loss of my Starr, but I'd take her to the vet before you go to California. Number one, to ease your mind, and number two, to really make sure that she's okay.

You're not leaving until Friday, so just try giving her HALF of the treats she used to get, you know a happy medium, and see if the weight starts coming back. If she starts to plump up in the next two days, she's more than likely fine and that was just too much of a reduction in treats.

Tracy and Luna

Jenn218 · 11-08-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I didn't cut out treats forever ... just for about 2 weeks so she could lose weight (and she did). She isn't a little porker anymore hehehe

She is back to having treats again. But I'm not concerned about the treats. I'm worried that she may have some underlying problem that I'm not aware of ... or maybe I'm making more out of this than it really is. Either way I don't know, I tend to easily panick when it comes to Codie and Tia.

I hear you!!! I am the same way when it comes to Mojo.....especially after he had tummy issues back in January!

Like Tracy said.........to ease your mind and make you feel better and know for sure everything is okay, go ahead and take her in the to vet. It wouldn't hurt anything and it would help you feel more at ease before you left! Who likes to travel when they are worried about their baby at home?

Good luck and we wish her the best.......let us know if you go back and what is said! Well, just keep us posted anyway!

Lexi Rae · 11-08-2006, 10:02 AM

jen if its going to make you feel better, than take tee tee to the vet ok..
i dont want you to worry anymore..... im sure she will be ok, but just go.
infact, i know you will feel better once the vet says tee tee is ok.....

BamaFan121s · 11-08-2006, 12:01 PM

I understand completely. I was worried about Trixie when she porked up and got sort of lazy after her first litter. I just put her on a lower fat food and threw that rope a few extra times. I wasn't worried about her weight so much as I was concerned if it was unhealthy. Come tomorrow she'll have someone there to give her a nice little work out.

How excited are you, BTW?

11-08-2006, 07:30 AM	#1
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I'm Worried About Tee Tee Tia has always been SUPER healthy (thank god). This past month she actually put on 1 lb and my vet said I should put her on a little diet. She should weigh 3 lbs (and she always has) but recently she got all the way up to 4 lbs -- even though 1 lb doesn't sound like a lot, my vet said for her tiny frame it's way too much. So I basically cut out the treats. I still free feed them dry food like I always did but no more treats. So Tia finally did lost 1 lb and I was happy. But today I weighed her and she's actually under 3 lbs now ... she weighs 2 lbs and 12 oz. Should I be concerned? Her appetite is great and she doesn't seem dehydrated (I pulled her skin and it snapped right back into place). But I think anything under 3 lbs is not right for her. Ok I'm more then concerned, I'm really worried. I'm probably overreacting but I can't help it. I don't know what to do. I'm leaving Friday to pick up Cali in California, so I don't know if I should do anything about it before I leave ... or should I just wait until I come back and then see how she is progressing? Should I be worried about this?? I called my vet and he said not to worry right now because when he saw her 1 month ago, she was in great shape. He said if she loses any more weight to bring her in immediately. I'm bringing Cali home, plus the 1 year anniversary of Katie and my mother's passing is next week. So I really have a lot on my mind and I'm excited about getting Cali, yet stressed out at the same time. Am I overreacting? I know I'm really emotional right now (plus I have my period on top of everything), so I know I'm a wreck. But what should I do? I'm just don't want anything to happend to my baby. Maybe I should just take her in for a blood test just to ease my mind? What do you all think?? __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

11-08-2006, 07:55 AM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	give that baby a treat ! If she seems fine - try not to stress too much - I know what you mean about 1 lb being alot - I tried to get Chanel to lose a pound (or 2 lol) cause I cannot feel her ribs - but if she was losing too much weight - I'd be a bit concerned too - if it makes YOU feel better - take her in and let the vet look her over.... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

11-08-2006, 08:02 AM	#3
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	jen dont stress over 1 pound ok... when you come back from getting cali, lets take lexi to the fat farm...cause shes probably over by 3 lbs __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-08-2006, 08:23 AM	#4
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Jen I wouldn't worry about it unless she loses more. I don't know if I'm the only one but I think you need to get a second opinion. I think it's ridiculous that your vet would tell you Tee Tee needs to lose a pound Yorkies generally have a standard frame and actually 3 lbs is below the standard so I'm not really sure why he would tell you 4 lbs is overweight for her? You've seen Coco and she has a tiny frame and tiny bones but she's a healthy almost 5 lbs. I would keep doing what you've been doing and consider a second opinion because I think it's crazy that he would tell you to put her on a diet I think you should feed her normal stuff and don't worry too much. If she continues to lose weight then get a blood test but otherwise I'm sure she's fine. Just fatten her up a little please, I think your vet needs to be hit upside the head. Poor Tee Tee __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

11-08-2006, 08:27 AM	#5
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Trust me, Tia isn't starving. She gets free fed dry food and bully sticks all day long. I just cut out the treats (chicken and lamb sticks, yogurt drops and other homemade treats). The only treat I've been giving her is a baby carrot once a day (usually at night). So it's not like she's starving to death. But being overweight isn't healthy either. At 4 lbs, she had a tummy. I don't want my baby to be overweight -- I want her to be at her ideal weight. 3 lbs is perfect for her. She may look big in pictures (because of all her hair), but in person she's really small. So for her body frame, 4 lbs is just way too much. I don't want her to be either over or under weight. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

11-08-2006, 08:27 AM	#6
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	thats what i say nobella __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-08-2006, 09:25 AM	#7
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	When they are that small, gaining or losing a few ounces on their tiny frame makes a big difference on them. Are her ribcage bones more prominent then they should be? If she seems to feel ok, I wouldn't worry about it right now. I would monitor her and if she loses more and you can feel her bones on her ribcage more evidently, then take her in. When Gizmo came he was 2 1/2 pounds and he looked healthy at that weight but he has put on a 1/2 pound since then, his isn't fat but I do feel a little layer of meat on his bones that wasn't there before. If he gains anymore it wouldn't be good for his frame either.

11-08-2006, 09:34 AM	#9
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I bet she just lost more then you intending just because you cut out all of the treats! I agree w/ the vet.......she is probably fine and healthy, BUT if she keeps losing, take her in ASAP! I'm sure you aren't starving your baby, but a treat every now and then wouldn't hurt her! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

11-08-2006, 09:39 AM	#11
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I know how you feel. In fact that is why I am having such a hard time today leaving Gizmo at the vet for his dental surgery. Last time I left one of my babies...she never came back home...So it's hard to get over things you've been through before. Weigh her everyday and give her a few treats. Try not to worry and pic up your new baby. She should be ok for a few days. And by then if she has lost more weight you will know for sure something isn't right.

11-08-2006, 09:41 AM	#12
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	This is just my opinion, and it might be a little overprotective because of the loss of my Starr, but I'd take her to the vet before you go to California. Number one, to ease your mind, and number two, to really make sure that she's okay. You're not leaving until Friday, so just try giving her HALF of the treats she used to get, you know a happy medium, and see if the weight starts coming back. If she starts to plump up in the next two days, she's more than likely fine and that was just too much of a reduction in treats. Tracy and Luna

11-08-2006, 10:02 AM	#14
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	jen if its going to make you feel better, than take tee tee to the vet ok.. i dont want you to worry anymore..... im sure she will be ok, but just go. infact, i know you will feel better once the vet says tee tee is ok..... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-08-2006, 12:01 PM	#15
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I understand completely. I was worried about Trixie when she porked up and got sort of lazy after her first litter. I just put her on a lower fat food and threw that rope a few extra times. I wasn't worried about her weight so much as I was concerned if it was unhealthy. Come tomorrow she'll have someone there to give her a nice little work out. How excited are you, BTW?