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Clocey · 03-04-2007, 07:05 AM

You are right about this Illinois weather. After living in Arkansas for the past 3 winters, this is really something. November a blizzard with 18 " of snow, and now all this cold artic blast. Makes me want to return to Arkansas and the warmer weather. My little yorkies just don't know what to make of the snow. They never saw any before......

Spring is on the way...... That is what I keep telling them.

Tink's Mom · 03-05-2007, 06:23 PM

I don't know how cold it was this weekend and today - in the lower 20s I guess. We've got so much snow that you have to pull halfway into the intersection to see if you can cross.There is no place left to put it.

I want Spring too!

wemple2 · 03-15-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Clocey

Hi, I just found this forum for Illinois. We have two Male Yorkies, which I call my children with fur...... Having quite a time finding a groomer a good Vet since we just moved here. Just wondered if anyone else was in this area?????

Having some problems with agression in the one male and they want to put him on puppy prozac. Think I will get a second opinion.

Great to find people from Illinois..... who loves their yorkies as much as we do.

NOT exactly the Peoria area, but close, we're from Kewanee and visit your fine city often. I am owned by 1 male yorkie named Winston, 3 years old. I too have been interested to find others from this area. I came across this site by accident while looking for some answers regarding our little guys health. I find it very interesting, and have really learned alot...

Clocey · 03-18-2007, 08:05 AM

Hi, to Kewanee Yorkie owner.... We came through your pretty city yesterday. Didn't have my little babies, as they are at the kennel this week end. Glad to hear others in this area have yorkies. They are something else. we have two brothers and it has been a hoot raising them.....

One has agression problems with food and becomes bored and will chew his hair off his leg. The vet is working on this problem now.... gave him puppy prozac but that is not working. We still have the problem. But we love them and hope it gets worked out.

You will find a lot of info on here and some really helps.

yrkey · 03-18-2007, 08:23 AM

Hi guys! We are from Galesburg! Kinda close. I have 3 yorkies. All boys, 1 is 10, 1 is 14 and one is 11 months old. Its nice to see some people close by.

wemple2 · 03-18-2007, 11:12 AM

IT'S GREAT TO HEAR FROM OTHERS NEAR BY. HOW DID YOUR YORKIES DO WITH ALL THE SNOW? I HAD TO ACTUALLY SHOVEL MOST OF THE BACKYARD FOR MINE...BELIEVE IT OR NOT? IT HAS NOT BEEN A FUN WINTER, BUT I HAVE SEEN IT WORSE. THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF HOW DO YOU GET THE SNOWBALLS OFF HIS LEGS AND BELLY? HAIRDRYER? WARM WATER? OR JUST LET IT MELT OFF ALL OVER THE HOUSE...

Tink's Mom · 03-18-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

IT'S GREAT TO HEAR FROM OTHERS NEAR BY. HOW DID YOUR YORKIES DO WITH ALL THE SNOW? I HAD TO ACTUALLY SHOVEL MOST OF THE BACKYARD FOR MINE...BELIEVE IT OR NOT? IT HAS NOT BEEN A FUN WINTER, BUT I HAVE SEEN IT WORSE. THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF HOW DO YOU GET THE SNOWBALLS OFF HIS LEGS AND BELLY? HAIRDRYER? WARM WATER? OR JUST LET IT MELT OFF ALL OVER THE HOUSE...

I use a product called The Stuff. You can order it on-line from Care-A-Lot Pet Supply. You put it on their coat and the snow just slides right off. No snow balls on their legs or faces!

I used to get it from my groomer but the one I use now doesn't have it so I order it.

wemple2 · 03-18-2007, 06:16 PM

Thanks "Tinks Mom", I'll have to check that out! Do you use it before he goes out, or do you apply it directly on the snowballs themselves?

Tink's Mom · 03-18-2007, 09:04 PM

spray it on their fur/hair before they go out. Just give a good spray over the areas where the snow sticks the most. Or all over if you like.

simplyyorkies · 03-29-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Clocey

Hi, I just found this forum for Illinois. We have two Male Yorkies, which I call my children with fur...... Having quite a time finding a groomer a good Vet since we just moved here. Just wondered if anyone else was in this area?????

Having some problems with agression in the one male and they want to put him on puppy prozac. Think I will get a second opinion.

Great to find people from Illinois..... who loves their yorkies as much as we do.

I live in Urbana, IL. Just a few hours from Peoria.
I think I'd get a 2nd opinion on putting your pup on meds. Maybe work with a trainer - a good trainer prior to using drugs. Sometimes it's just a matter of understanding why the aggression happens and alleviating the stressors.
Good luck!

03-04-2007, 07:05 AM	#16
Clocey Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 29	You are right about this Illinois weather. After living in Arkansas for the past 3 winters, this is really something. November a blizzard with 18 " of snow, and now all this cold artic blast. Makes me want to return to Arkansas and the warmer weather. My little yorkies just don't know what to make of the snow. They never saw any before...... Spring is on the way...... That is what I keep telling them. __________________ Rocky n Woody's maid

03-05-2007, 06:23 PM	#17
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	I don't know how cold it was this weekend and today - in the lower 20s I guess. We've got so much snow that you have to pull halfway into the intersection to see if you can cross.There is no place left to put it. I want Spring too! __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

03-18-2007, 08:05 AM	#19
Clocey Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 29	Hi, to Kewanee Yorkie owner.... We came through your pretty city yesterday. Didn't have my little babies, as they are at the kennel this week end. Glad to hear others in this area have yorkies. They are something else. we have two brothers and it has been a hoot raising them..... One has agression problems with food and becomes bored and will chew his hair off his leg. The vet is working on this problem now.... gave him puppy prozac but that is not working. We still have the problem. But we love them and hope it gets worked out. You will find a lot of info on here and some really helps. __________________ Rocky n Woody's maid

03-18-2007, 11:12 AM	#21
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Illinois Winters... IT'S GREAT TO HEAR FROM OTHERS NEAR BY. HOW DID YOUR YORKIES DO WITH ALL THE SNOW? I HAD TO ACTUALLY SHOVEL MOST OF THE BACKYARD FOR MINE...BELIEVE IT OR NOT? IT HAS NOT BEEN A FUN WINTER, BUT I HAVE SEEN IT WORSE. THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF HOW DO YOU GET THE SNOWBALLS OFF HIS LEGS AND BELLY? HAIRDRYER? WARM WATER? OR JUST LET IT MELT OFF ALL OVER THE HOUSE...

03-18-2007, 09:04 PM	#24
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	spray it on their fur/hair before they go out. Just give a good spray over the areas where the snow sticks the most. Or all over if you like. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

03-18-2007, 08:23 AM	#20
yrkey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	Hi guys! We are from Galesburg! Kinda close. I have 3 yorkies. All boys, 1 is 10, 1 is 14 and one is 11 months old. Its nice to see some people close by.

03-18-2007, 06:16 PM	#23
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Thanks "Tinks Mom", I'll have to check that out! Do you use it before he goes out, or do you apply it directly on the snowballs themselves?