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05-05-2008, 03:04 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida
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| Worried About Growth of my Puppy Goodmoring everyone: I am really getting woried about my puppy and her growth. She was born 11/29/07. She is approx. 5-months old and weighs between 2.0 and 2.5 pounds never making it to 3.0 pounds in the past months. I was never told by the breeder that she would be this tiny. I cannot leave her unattened for minute as I am afraid she will get hurt. I have thought about selling her, but would be heart sick as I am so in love with her. I am concerned about health problems as I have heard small yorkies can have a health problems too. Is it normal for her to be this small and how big will she be? Could she possibly grow larger? Thank you for any help you can offer. |
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05-05-2008, 03:14 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| I can't offer any expert advice but I would be interested to know if she has shown any signs of health problems yet. Do you know how much her parents weighed? Their weight would give an idea of her final weight.
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05-05-2008, 03:38 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj
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| When I got Milo he was 4 lbs at 6 1/2 months now he is 2 yrs 10 months and 6lb 11 oz she is still a baby she will gain weight is she a good eater. Milo gained most of his weight after I found a food he really loves. |
05-05-2008, 03:44 AM | #4 | |
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6 pounds, and dad was 4-1/2 I was told that she was the only puppy from that litter. Can that be correct? She has not shown any signs of health problems other than when I first got her she had some complications after getting shots. She is fine now. I am just so worried about her size as I do have other dogs and children. She has to be constantly watched. And I am always worrying. | |
05-05-2008, 03:48 AM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida
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| She eats pretty well, but she cannot eat too much at one sitting. That gives me some hope, as I do pray she gets bigger! Thank you!! |
05-05-2008, 05:49 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairborn, OH
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| Kash is just over 5 months old and only 2.7 lbs. i've read about a lot of yorkies on YT that are tiny like yours, and they're healthy. sometimes it just depends on the genes. if her parents, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. have no record of health issues, you should be fine too. i wouldn't worry if she isn't showing signs of being sick or anything. it's normal to worry about her getting hurt though. when Kash plays on the couch, i don't take my eyes off him because i'm afraid he'll fall off unknowingly and get hurt... so far, so good though! good luck, and don't worry so much!
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09-28-2008, 08:47 AM | #7 | |
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09-28-2008, 12:30 PM | #8 | |
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My Sophie is so tiny! I cannot leave her playing anywhere alone. I have to constantly watch her or put her in an area where she will not be harmed. She weighs only 2.0-2.5 pounds and she is almost 8-months old now. She has a double set of teeth that has to be removed, but I am nervous about putting her under anesthesia, because she is so little. I love her dearly and always worry that something is going to happen to her. She is in good health, eats and plays well. I had no idea when I purchased her that she would be so tiny. Anyway, I wish you well with your baby. | |
09-28-2008, 01:12 PM | #9 | |
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Bile acids tests are easy and inexpensive and will give you some peace of mind. | |
09-28-2008, 02:34 PM | #10 | |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida
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She has not not been tested for bile acids. But I will have her checked. And who would have ever thought in a million years a puppy from a mother of 5 1/2 to 6 pounds and a father of 4 1/2 pounds would have had a 2.0 pound puppy. I wonder if those numbers were correct. Anyway, so far she is a healthy baby! Thank you! | |
10-17-2008, 07:02 AM | #11 | |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida
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! My little Sofie had her 2nd row of teeth extracted, cleaned, and she was also spayed yesterday. She had a liver profile done as well. The vet said her liver profile was very good. She does not have liver shunt. She is pretty healthy and weighs 2.6 pounds now! She will be 1 year old next month! I questioned the vet about her reaction to the shot earlier in the year and he said you have to extremely careful with little dogs like that. He mentioned that the other vet should not have given her full doses as she is too little. I have found an excellent vet and he knows how fragile these little dogs can be. I am just so happy that she is healthy!! Thank you for your help! | |
10-17-2008, 04:08 PM | #12 | |
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a month ago he only weighed 1.6 he was very sick with live problems. but with meds and diet he has gained over a pound I wish you and your little darling the best
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10-17-2008, 04:14 PM | #13 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania
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| I too have a little one. She was almost a year when she had her retained teeth removed and was spayed. She weighed 2.5 lb then. She is now 1 1/2 yrs old and weighs 3 lb. She gained a whol 1/2 pound after she was spayed. She is very healthy so far too. Not all tiny dogs have health problems |
10-18-2008, 12:15 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA
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| my baby milu is also very small, she is almost 8 months old and she is 2.6 lbs. i was worried about her health for a long time as well, but she seems very healthy. my vet always assured me that she is a healthy dog and not to worry about her small size. the only frustration i have now is bed time, i can't sleep well, because i am worried that i will crush her, and she is spoiled and won't sleep in her own bed |
10-18-2008, 02:30 AM | #15 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida
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| Thank you to everyone who has responded. Bless you and your little ones! |
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