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lickthestar · 03-02-2005, 04:44 AM

the problem is that some vets treat all dogs the same, but i think you have to be really sensitive to the breed. remember that yorkies have hair, not fur, so they need to be groomed often. I would not go more than 3 months without giving archie a bath (although i've never actually gone 3 months without giving archie a bath...he bathes when he gets dirty, which is approx. once a week). Either way, he has to be brushed everyday just like you would brush your hair everyday.

As for food, yorkies are picky eaters. I was told to leave food out for him all day instead of only giving food to him for certain periods of time. Archie eats really early in the morning, and at about 11 PM. Also, dogs don't starve themselves if they don't like the food, like cats do. If your dog refuses to eat, I would take him to a vet that tells me how I can get him to eat rather than tell me to ignore the problem for four days. At 6 months old, 20 minutes is an eternity to yorkies.

BossJeanne@aol · 03-02-2005, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by schatzie

I know I posted yesterday on this and tried to be very diplomatic in what I said. Trust me, you don't want to know what I really think about the advise your vet gave you.

Anyway...Im just going to add one more thought onto this thread.

When I had Half-Pint, my dream Yorkie who became ill and my personal vet was out that day so I had to use the other vet that shares his office he told me this.

"Give Half-Pint this drink every half hour. I've kept dogs alive for days on this stuff". Wanna know what happened? Half-Pint died within two hours.

I am sorry, but vet's are human, they are not God. We can put as much trust into them as need be, but if you ever feel like something just don't seem right, find another vet.

Think about it, most humans weight what? 130 - 180 pounds? What would happen if we went 4 days without food? We'd be feeling pretty darn crummy, think about a small little Yorkie. No way is going this long without nutrition going to keep a Yorkie healthy, barely alive, and suffer needlessley.

Follow your heart and your brain when it comes to finding a vet who cares and is truly knowledgable about the Yorkie breed. PLEASE!!!!!

I'm sorry to hear about your little half pint, did they ever find out what happened?

Cielo · 03-02-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by schatzie

I am sorry, but vet's are human, they are not God. We can put as much trust into them as need be, but if you ever feel like something just don't seem right, find another vet.

Think about it, most humans weight what? 130 - 180 pounds? What would happen if we went 4 days without food? We'd be feeling pretty darn crummy, think about a small little Yorkie. No way is going this long without nutrition going to keep a Yorkie healthy, barely alive, and suffer needlessley.

Follow your heart and your brain when it comes to finding a vet who cares and is truly knowledgable about the Yorkie breed. PLEASE!!!!!

Schatzie’s right about the vet . . .
It’s natural to trust into your vet but RUNNNN when they say things like it’s a-oookay to starve your dog for four days. You really should take Charlie to a different vet, try to find a vet in your area that SPECIALIZES in small breeds.

by the way . . .
Congratulations and Good Luck with Charlie I saw his pictures, he’s SO gorgeous!!! Best Wishes!!!

~Cielo

schatzie · 03-02-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BossJeanne@aol

I'm sorry to hear about your little half pint, did they ever find out what happened?

Yes, thank you. Half-Pint has a bad reaction to her rabies vaccination. She was 1.2 pounds, had not been eating well even before I rec'vd her and the shot was just too much. Huge learning experience at a very high price that was paid.

Babbie · 03-02-2005, 10:59 AM

When i said that the breeders vet said they could go for like 2 days without eating and without having any health problems is meaning that they are NOT sick, when i bought Mojo, the first week or 2 my lil guy ate very little, i didn;t give him any supplement cuz both me and the vet didn;t see a need in it, he was healthy and as we saw he was just getting used to the new enviroment...

Doesn;t matter the size of the dog, if they go for 4 days without eating ANYTHING at all, i doubt they are ok, they must be feeling something different, maybe even from not eating..i would take him to get checked by a vet. As per the bath...i wouldn't go more than 15 days without one...even if it snowed here in MIA...hehehehe

It is always the best option to get a vet the specializes in small breeds

LeiliMom · 03-02-2005, 07:35 PM

I am glad to let you know that Leili started eating by herself at noon today. I fed her half of what I usually fed her this morning. At noon I boiled some chicken, then cut it in tiny pieces which I mixed very well with Royal Canine Yorkies 28. She ate all of it. I did the same thing tonight and also she ate all of what I gave her. I gave her a little more thinking I did not give her enough but she only ate a few more kibbles then quit.

I am very happy that she started eating on her own without me having to put food in her mouth for her to eat. I think she was spoiled. Cathy

lilbumbleybees · 03-02-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tyann24

ok i really hope the whole bath thing is not true! i give hunter a bath at least once a week or else his hair starts to look dulL!!! is there any special shampoo or conditioner anyone heard they should be using. I usually use baby shampoo on his head and the same stuff i use on his body???

www.PetEdge.com

Tropiclean Oatmeal &Tea Tree shampoo and Tropiclean Oxy-Med conditioner. These are FANTASTIC products. I also use them in my groom shop as well as at home on my Yorkie and my mutt. My cats even get bathed in it!

Chester · 03-02-2005, 10:06 PM

Wow, When I read this post I thought it was a joke , but then I read further down. Are you sure your vet was not being sarcastic, joking.
If this is his/her real statments I would find a new vet quick and fast.
I don't mean to be harsh, but your vet is scaring me... I hope he /she was joking

BossJeanne@aol · 03-03-2005, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by schatzie

Yes, thank you. Half-Pint has a bad reaction to her rabies vaccination. She was 1.2 pounds, had not been eating well even before I rec'vd her and the shot was just too much. Huge learning experience at a very high price that was paid.

Thank you for sharing, mine too had problems eating and my vet would not give her any shots till she was over 2#. She's had 2 detempers in the last weeks now and 2 weeks she gets her rabies. She is almost 5 months. She weighs 2.4# now and doing realy good. Do you think she is ok now for rabies?

GracieGirl · 03-08-2005, 09:08 PM

A dog nor a puppy will not starve itself if the means of food are insight most will tell you this. I do not suggest feeding a puppy wet food and only wet food. /You should mix it with dry food if you plan in the future to give him or her dry food the habit will already form of only eating wet food and you will be back to square one. Dry food is very beneficial especially in Yorkies because they are known to have troublesome teeth if not properly taken care of and dry dog food can help with the hygeine!

03-02-2005, 10:06 PM	#23
Chester YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada, mississauga Posts: 251	Wow, When I read this post I thought it was a joke , but then I read further down. Are you sure your vet was not being sarcastic, joking. If this is his/her real statments I would find a new vet quick and fast. I don't mean to be harsh, but your vet is scaring me... I hope he /she was joking Last edited by Chester; 03-02-2005 at 10:09 PM.

03-02-2005, 04:44 AM	#16
lickthestar YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Posts: 360	the problem is that some vets treat all dogs the same, but i think you have to be really sensitive to the breed. remember that yorkies have hair, not fur, so they need to be groomed often. I would not go more than 3 months without giving archie a bath (although i've never actually gone 3 months without giving archie a bath...he bathes when he gets dirty, which is approx. once a week). Either way, he has to be brushed everyday just like you would brush your hair everyday. As for food, yorkies are picky eaters. I was told to leave food out for him all day instead of only giving food to him for certain periods of time. Archie eats really early in the morning, and at about 11 PM. Also, dogs don't starve themselves if they don't like the food, like cats do. If your dog refuses to eat, I would take him to a vet that tells me how I can get him to eat rather than tell me to ignore the problem for four days. At 6 months old, 20 minutes is an eternity to yorkies.

03-02-2005, 10:59 AM	#20
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	When i said that the breeders vet said they could go for like 2 days without eating and without having any health problems is meaning that they are NOT sick, when i bought Mojo, the first week or 2 my lil guy ate very little, i didn;t give him any supplement cuz both me and the vet didn;t see a need in it, he was healthy and as we saw he was just getting used to the new enviroment... Doesn;t matter the size of the dog, if they go for 4 days without eating ANYTHING at all, i doubt they are ok, they must be feeling something different, maybe even from not eating..i would take him to get checked by a vet. As per the bath...i wouldn't go more than 15 days without one...even if it snowed here in MIA...hehehehe It is always the best option to get a vet the specializes in small breeds

03-02-2005, 07:35 PM	#21
LeiliMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 24	I am glad to let you know that Leili started eating by herself at noon today. I fed her half of what I usually fed her this morning. At noon I boiled some chicken, then cut it in tiny pieces which I mixed very well with Royal Canine Yorkies 28. She ate all of it. I did the same thing tonight and also she ate all of what I gave her. I gave her a little more thinking I did not give her enough but she only ate a few more kibbles then quit. I am very happy that she started eating on her own without me having to put food in her mouth for her to eat. I think she was spoiled. Cathy

03-08-2005, 09:08 PM	#25
GracieGirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	A dog nor a puppy will not starve itself if the means of food are insight most will tell you this. I do not suggest feeding a puppy wet food and only wet food. /You should mix it with dry food if you plan in the future to give him or her dry food the habit will already form of only eating wet food and you will be back to square one. Dry food is very beneficial especially in Yorkies because they are known to have troublesome teeth if not properly taken care of and dry dog food can help with the hygeine!