Im glad to hear hes still on the mend

so glad binky is fairing better. hope it only continues to improve and i hope you both get some much needed rest. ill keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

You don't think he got into some sugar free stuff. With you being diabetic. That can be very dangerous for him

Can't eat the stuff, only sugar free I have is koolaid so no. I ditched the one treat I gave him, the Little Jacs are ok and as soon as I can get myself back together I am going to clean the carpet upstairs. I don't have anything in the house that's dangerous for him like onions, grapes not even chocolate. I'm to afraid I might accidently drop it ( hands are numb from sugar)and he is so quick he can get it before it hits the floor. I have no live plants. I had mowed and I know he was eating grass off my socks until I caught him and stopped that - no pesticides on grass ever. The only other things I know was he ate a dead tree leaf that my exroommate tracked in upstairs and when I took him for a short walk I looked down and he was standing on a hill of red ants, of course I moved him and he didn't act like they had been biting him. I just don't know! I just thought of one more thing, During the time I was moving my bed back upstairs I noticed 2 big serving spoons the kid left on the floor. They had obviously been used for something so I kicked them into the closet. I had guys here moving stuff and had to help them. I knew I was going to clean after they left and then forgot about them. I know they had dried stuff on them, but I don't know what, was it food or something else? I don't do drugs but he did. They're still upstairs I'm going to check them out and see if it looks like he licked them. Things got harry right after that with Binky, I'm really not a gross housekeeper honest, I just got side tracked. Sorry this is so long

I've been trying to upload a profile photo but can't get it to post. I emailed the website for help but haven't heard anything can anyone tell me what I may be doing wrong? You wouldn't know I'm a computer geek would you. Really I am and I can repair them too - well a little, hard drives and virus removal stuff.

It is probably the size of the image that is causing you problems. Here is a link that may help you:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...orkietalk.html

I've got the picture so small you'd need a magnifying glass to see it. Instructions say 200KB or 600 to 800. It's down to 200x154 and still won't upload. I'll try your site thanks

I don't believe that this link was posted for you; it is help for Vet bill stickey;
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/eme...vet-bills.html

Also I'm glad Binky appears better; please look after yourself. Better test your sugar levels. Get your system settled, neuropathy after only seven years of being a diabetic is a tad concerning.

Also I would call around to other veterinary clinics and inquire if they do have special pricing for seniors and or folks who are on a disability pension. Then if you find one or two that do offer special pricing; I would have another talk with my current vet, and explain your situation; asking him to offer you special pricing. Also on an ongoing basis some shelters SPCA's etc offer low cost clinics for annual shots/and or exams.

I'm watching it, when I get over stressed or sick it messes me up for a few days. The Neropathy was already severe when they realized I was diabetic. That's another story in itself and no insurance no testing - what do you do? I'm going to check out the website you gave me as well as all your suggestions - thanks for thinking for me because my brain is mush. Binky is better thank God but he's not himself yet. Maybe in a few more days I can relax a little more.
I noticed your mention about Zoey he wasn't very old. I lost my Lasa a few years back and it took me 5 years before I got Binky. My heart hurts for you and it makes me cry, I came so close to loosing Binky that knowing someone else has been through even worse just breaks my heart. My love and thoughts are with you and I am so sorry for your loss. He's with Jesus mama and he couldn't be in better care or loved more!

Yorkies are expensive.

I know the frustration in paying out the nose for care and not having an issue improve.

It can be very frustrating and especially more so if you aren't feeling liek your concerns are being addressed with the same urgency as you'd expect.

I'm glad Blinky is improving. Hope it's a complete turn around, however please watch yourself also. I have noticed that one of my dog's with a medical condition is easily 'pushed' into incidents when I'm not feeling well, we're way too much on the same wave length.

Ok this is the second person that has told me Yorkie's are expensive to own. I would like some clarity here please. When my step daughter lived with me for two years she had a Yorkie, he was 7lbs. Other then the routine vet visits he was never sick. I did a lot of reading on the internet before I got Binky and this is what I was told. Now I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers I just want the facts straight from the Yorkie owners. Yorkie's are considered toy dogs. Where the problem starts is when people try to raise small ones 2-5 lbs. The Teacup is not a recognized breed it is a runt adult that is breed with another runt adult. The problems comes because the runt have health issues from not being fully developed at birth. The smaller they are the more health issues they are likely to have. It said any dog at adult weight under 5lbs was considered in the Teacup range. Binky's breeder told me he would be 4.5 to 5lbs which is what I wanted, not to small where there is the chance of really serious and not quite as fragile. Basically I was told owning a Yorkie isn't any worse for vet bills then a Jack Russell or Poodle as long as they are at their ideal weight.

So why in your opinion is a Yorkie more expensive and does it lead more to the tiny teacups?

I'd say "teacups" are ludicrously expensive to own.
I have a teapot, he is expensive, so in my mini schnauzer.

Both have specific breed inherit issues that are known to be expensive, both require extensive grooming needs and for the most part specialty diets as you'll find while some people have a toy dog they groom themselves, has been healthy all it's life and will do okay on cheap food-this is not the average or the normal case.

While Yorkies eat a small amount by and large the majority of people here will tell you their Yorkie doesn't do well unless on higher end food-not because of the price but because of the quality and their diet is vitally important for their health, even those who buy grocery store treats find they have issues with their dog's health etc over the long term.

Yorkies, get CT, pancrititus, allergies, LP, among other breed issues these are all expensive issues to fix, if you consider the breeders of Yorkie oh my C-Sections, etc etc it adds up. They really are a pricey breed to own.
This isn't considering accidents and why we are all very careful even with my 12.2 pound Yorkie who can jump out the car and unlike my 21# Schnorkie might break a leg doing so...that's easily $500 without surgery.

A healthy diet is so important for a Yorkie otherwise you see a variety of strange symptoms crop up most vets unfamiliar or unconcerned about the general specific diet will run a load of expensive tests instead of calling it the food as it may very well be, pancreatic is vast in Yorkies and expensive-it is usually caused directly by diet.

Also Yorkies even more (IMHO) other toy breeds do best with a vet who is especially knowledgeable in toy breeds-if not specifically Yorkies.

For example a regular vet might say sure use a leash to walk your Yorkie-anyone who knows will say NO! CT is a very real issue and an expensive fix if you're so lucky as to have it be fixable.

Yorkies I feel shouldn't see just any vet, you need to see a small dog specialty vet or at least one who is familiar with the specific issues for Yorkies-and unfortunately they charge you for their specific knowledge.

I've noticed but no one else seems to agree thus far (so this is just me) that Yorkies seem to only do well on the more expensive antibiotics, and often they require more than one round, then you see the adverse side effects of the meds and you have to treat that.

I've found that also Yorkies are temperamental to needing specific diet aids otherwise again you run into a variety of strange medical issues, these suppliments are often expensive, while all this is small cost compared to a large dog needing this as Yorkie take smaller dosages unless you get rxs' you are dosing the amounts yourself for a lower cost, and then if you compare what you'd pay for a larger dog, per pound Yorkies I think cost about 5 x the cost.

On top of all that companies who market for Yorkies' medical needs, supplements, grooming care, well they charge a lot more for a lot less.

So per pound, per upkeep, and general maintenance they cost a lot.

I had three yorkies cost me over $7,000 between Nov. 2011 and May 2012 ...

One was for a salivary gland that had to be removed - it suddenly started leaking and his throat was so swollen.
One had extensive testing for lymphangectasia, a protein losing enteropathy.
One had surgery for hip dysplasia.

All but one of my yorkies needed dentals this year. That is $170 plus the cost of labs that are done prior to the dental. I take all of mine to the vet at least yearly for blood work which includes heartworm testing.

There are SO many things that seem to crop up in this breed. My vet's partner was teasing me one day about how I picked the wrong breed.

Many of them are prone to pancreatitis and other GI issues. One bout of pancreatitis can be anywhere from a few hundred up. All depends upon the severity of it.

And, yes, they often have problems with their knees....one jump off of a chair or sofa and they can tear a ligament...actually they can tear one running in the yard. One sudden turn and bang it is torn. Without surgery, they end up with severe, very painful arthritis.

I am sure there are other things I am not thinking of right now. I think just reading the Sick and Injured forum and also Health and Diet will give you lots of information about yorkie illnesses.

I am not talking about small, under 5 pound yorkies. The ones that I mentioned above are all 6, 7 and 10 pounds.

Oh...and don't forget heartworm preventatives...and yes, grooming! Unless you are skilled...I am not. :D

Oh and I forgot to mention allergies!!! They are so common and very frustrating, not to mention expensive to manage.

I think what you've said can really apply to about any breed, they all can have pancreatic attacks and stomach problems when feed to much fatty crap, a good food is beneficial to any animal period. Grooming I can do myself and I found a lady that specializes in tiny dogs especially Yorkie's and she's cheaper then most of the ones I've called. They are prone to CT but any breed you get is prone to something wither it's hip dysplasa to chron's disease (just an example) there's always something. The only issue I see is their size and how easy it is for them to get injured and a broken leg is $1600. In my case I believe in not putting Binky in situations where he can get injured. He doesn't play with large or even medium dogs. His one friend is Nash and he is a 4lb Yorkie like Binky. I don't take him to dog parks or let just anybody hold him. He trust me to keep him safe and I will. I don't have children so while he does on occasion have limited contact with kids it's not on a regular basis. He only wears a harness and has a car seat he is secured into. He eats the expensive stuff but I don't find it that much more expensive then the cheap stuff because he doesn't eat as much. Now vets! their charges all vary, but not once have they asked me what breed he was. Tomorrow I am going to start hunting for a vet I already have a few good names and specializes in tiny breeds. The situation I just had with Binky caught me off guard and I learned a valuable lesson. I had some money save in an account just for him. I set it up when I got him and started his insurance, I just didn't have enough and now I know I need more for one and also a vet that doesn't charge double for their services. I WON"T make that mistake again. My plan is to have at least $2000 saved plus his insurance. They may be a little more expensive but if you feed them right and keep safety in mind you can avoid expensive vet bills. Like anything you get what you pay for.