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03-17-2007, 05:54 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: clarksville,Tn
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| Help, Im a new mom to 2 yorkies! I have just adopted 2 yorkies that are both between the ages of 8-12 they look like skin and bones and have really thin hair. I know I can feed them back the right weight but I am worried about their skin and hair. We are feeding them lamb and rice , what can I put on their skin or help their hair grow? Thanks for any help! |
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03-17-2007, 06:09 AM | #2 |
Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida
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| It is just going to take time, Just get their health up to par and the skin and hair will get better. Good Luck
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03-17-2007, 06:22 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Calif
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| Congratulations on your new furbabies! It is wonderful that you have rescued two older yorkies. The quality of the coat is internal and genetic. Some yorkies have a silky coat and others have a cottony coat. First step would be a checkup at the vet for any kind of medical problems such as a thyroid problem. The next step is a good quality food. Go to dogfoodanalysis.com to find a good product and read the reviews. You can also try adding missing link which is a pet supplement that contains fatty acids, some plant products, vitamins that are usually not in many packaged foods. The next step is time, it may take a few months to start to see a change. They are lucky pups to have found a caring owner like you and don't forget to take lots of pictures to watch them change from skin and bones to vibrant healthy dogs.
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03-17-2007, 07:35 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA
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| Congratulations on your two new furbabies How exciting! Go to the website yorkieaddict provided and find a high quality food that way. Read the reviews. 4 star and 5 star are said to be the best for yorkies. And find something that has omega-3 fatty acids, missing link is good. It will help with the skin and hair.
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03-17-2007, 07:41 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: clarksville,Tn
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| thanks! Thanks for the support, They are the sweetest things and I could not just take one and seperate them. I hope that they continue to adjust well with us. The tiny one we call Princess she is the most loving, she came home with us and just blended in, as a lap dog, lol. Her sister I think needs a little time to get to know everyone and feel comfortable. Once again thanks for the advice and I'll keep you updated on my little bundel of joys. |
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