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chewiesmom · 01-30-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

Welcome to YT. You will find lots of good information here for your new baby. Do you have pictures of your new baby and can you say where you got it from? There are a few members on here looking for yorkies in the Texas area. Can't wait to see your new pics soon.

I'm a new yorkie owner/lover myself. We purchased our 12 wk old bundle of joy in Grand Prairie, Texas almost three weeks ago. The breeder has some great looking pups that are reasonably priced, but they are sold as pets only. As soon as I have time, I'll post pictures of my baby boy.

Yorkiesforever · 01-30-2007, 01:27 PM

At 8 weeks you will need to WATCH for HYPOGLYCEMIA.... Welcome to YT and congradulations on your awesome Bday present.

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 02:24 PM

oh thank you much for the information about the collar, i had no idea! my father was going to try and purchase the dog now actually, but the breeder suggested she stay a couple more weeks. so we took her advise, thats why i will have her home on valentines..
what is the best way to prevent hypoglycemia?
i will have pics up of her the day i get her here with me (:

lovelilly · 01-30-2007, 03:43 PM

I took my two home when they were 10 weeks old. I used Nutrical. You can by it at any petstore and that will keep their sugar levels up = ) Mine also liked honey nut cherios... those are still their favorite treat!

lauraopi · 01-30-2007, 03:52 PM

I have had my first yorkie, Reese, for almost a year now and being a new mommy is very hard work..especially when you are neurotic like myself!! A few things I have learned that I wish I knew before...
1. Puppies love to chew..you need to find things that are safe...do not give your baby the flexible Nylabones (some are blue with nubbies, some are clear). I have read too many stories of pieces breaking off, being swallowed and getting lodged in the dog's intestines (some have caused death).
2. Get a good food..the key is to find food that the dog will eat, but that is not allergic to. (watch food containing corn)...mine seems to like Nuto Ultra.
3. Get her used to being bathed..mine still HATES it!!!
4. I kept frosted flakes on hand when she was very young as a treat to keep her sugar up..still give her some now from time to time
***This site has helped me so much..any questions you have, use these people..better than any book!!!

Oh, and don't forget...lots of love!!!!

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraopi

I have had my first yorkie, Reese, for almost a year now and being a new mommy is very hard work..especially when you are neurotic like myself!! A few things I have learned that I wish I knew before...
1. Puppies love to chew..you need to find things that are safe...do not give your baby the flexible Nylabones (some are blue with nubbies, some are clear). I have read too many stories of pieces breaking off, being swallowed and getting lodged in the dog's intestines (some have caused death).
2. Get a good food..the key is to find food that the dog will eat, but that is not allergic to. (watch food containing corn)...mine seems to like Nuto Ultra.
3. Get her used to being bathed..mine still HATES it!!!
4. I kept frosted flakes on hand when she was very young as a treat to keep her sugar up..still give her some now from time to time
***This site has helped me so much..any questions you have, use these people..better than any book!!!

Oh, and don't forget...lots of love!!!!

he-he-he, i just wanna give her the best life she can possibly have, thank you for sharing that information. this is a very helpful site, i just joined today and already have learned so much! all tips for being a first time yorkie owner are greatly appreciated

Yorkiesforever · 01-30-2007, 04:49 PM

Make sure she eats and have nutrical on hand give her that a couple times a day for a few days, make sure she takes naps. Treat her like a newborn baby and you should be ok.

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 07:34 PM

oh ok, thank you for the info (: so if i want to teach her a few tricks, or reward her for going potty on the paper, every so often i should reward her with a treat..any suggestions on what treats i should get her? thanks for all the info everyone!

01-30-2007, 02:24 PM	#18
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	oh thank you much for the information about the collar, i had no idea! my father was going to try and purchase the dog now actually, but the breeder suggested she stay a couple more weeks. so we took her advise, thats why i will have her home on valentines.. what is the best way to prevent hypoglycemia? i will have pics up of her the day i get her here with me (: __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 03:43 PM	#19
lovelilly Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson CO Posts: 640	I took my two home when they were 10 weeks old. I used Nutrical. You can by it at any petstore and that will keep their sugar levels up = ) Mine also liked honey nut cherios... those are still their favorite treat! __________________ We our yorkie family Tucker, Lilly & Scout! More info on me and my family http://www.myspace.com/99824468

01-30-2007, 07:34 PM	#23
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	oh ok, thank you for the info (: so if i want to teach her a few tricks, or reward her for going potty on the paper, every so often i should reward her with a treat..any suggestions on what treats i should get her? thanks for all the info everyone! __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 01:27 PM	#17
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,292	At 8 weeks you will need to WATCH for HYPOGLYCEMIA.... Welcome to YT and congradulations on your awesome Bday present.

01-30-2007, 03:52 PM	#20
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	I have had my first yorkie, Reese, for almost a year now and being a new mommy is very hard work..especially when you are neurotic like myself!! A few things I have learned that I wish I knew before... 1. Puppies love to chew..you need to find things that are safe...do not give your baby the flexible Nylabones (some are blue with nubbies, some are clear). I have read too many stories of pieces breaking off, being swallowed and getting lodged in the dog's intestines (some have caused death). 2. Get a good food..the key is to find food that the dog will eat, but that is not allergic to. (watch food containing corn)...mine seems to like Nuto Ultra. 3. Get her used to being bathed..mine still HATES it!!! 4. I kept frosted flakes on hand when she was very young as a treat to keep her sugar up..still give her some now from time to time ***This site has helped me so much..any questions you have, use these people..better than any book!!! Oh, and don't forget...lots of love!!!!

01-30-2007, 04:49 PM	#22
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,292	Make sure she eats and have nutrical on hand give her that a couple times a day for a few days, make sure she takes naps. Treat her like a newborn baby and you should be ok.