Today does feel like it is going to be a good day. :) :) :)

LOL !! Terrier mafia ? OMG !! No way - I love Misty - she's got a great sense of humor and she isn't afraid to speak her mind ....We're all just a bunch of yorkie lovers - we tend to be a bit passionate.... but we mean well.

and yes - Today is a GOOD day...(at least for me) - I have a new project and am pretty pumped :) Wish me luck guys !!

and Good luck in your search -

.

Sorry to highjack your thread, but V has gotten me very curious....WHAT IS YOUR NEW PROJECT that you're so excited about?! Come on...TELL US TELL US TELL US! :D :p :D :p :D

Rebecca,

You are quite a diplomat. We could use you in Washington! However, by quoting Misty you'd be accused of leaking confidential information. Then would come the Congressional investigation, followed by a subpoena and a lucrative book deal. LOL

It is a new day and I'm sure it will be a kinder, more gentle day. You've got great karma, Rebecca.

DJ

Well, I was hoping so...:rolleyes:

Thanks, DJ! I don't know where it comes from, but I often get from people that I should be in Washington.:rolleyes: I actually worked as an Intern at the Senate not too many years ago, and I think Washington is just the place for me! :p :p :p So if you see a strange Senator one day who brings her furbabies when the Senate is in session, you will know who it is! :D :D :D

And DJ, GOOD LUCK finding the perfect furbaby! You obviously have a very kind soul for adopting 3 rescues. I am sure any furbaby would be very lucky to have you as their forever home. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Oh no!:eek: We can't have a bunch of AU fans running the place!;)

HA HA HA...j/k w/ you girl.:)

HEHEHE! I know you're just kidding. :D :D :D You make me laugh! :p :p :p

The Terrrier Mafia bit was intended to be funny but my sense of humor usually lands me in hot water as does the fact that I, also, tend to speak my mind.

I would like to extend my paw to Misty and apologize for some poor behavior on my part. My sister would have given the same advice that Misty gave me.
Having not been aware of my situation, her initial response was right on.

My first Yorkie I adopted from a vet tech at my vet's office. I was very young at the time and she let me take him home somewhere between 7 1/2 and 8 weeks. Although he lived 18+ years, I think he was too young leave the nest so early with a newbie. I understand responsible breeders like to keep their pups for 12 weeks. In this way they are able to access some health issues that might not be evident at an earlier age. Because Yorkies are a small breed their blood sugar needs to be regulated by regular feedings and supplements which are best handled by a breeder rather than a family with a new puppy. My babies get their fix of Nutri-Cal.

I appreciate both those who are willing to help me find a younger pup and those whose concerns don't think it's a good idea.

My best to each and everyone of you, your families and furkids,

DJ

As one who has a very...unusual:rolleyes: ...sense of humor, I can definately understand where you are coming from there.:p No harm done.

I am glad you understand where I was coming from w/ my initial response. And I am very sorry if I misunderstood any of your comments. That is one thing that does stink about not being able to hear the tone behind the words.:(

Good luck w/ your search.

I ust looked at a male pup in cen. fl. he is 12 weeks old
 

When i talked and went over to see him, i know the breeders of the dogs parents, they are from all around here. the male pup is 3lbs but i dont know how much bigger he will get, since his 1/2 soster is only 2lbs 3oz at 16 weeks. sso he might of gained all his weight by now and only gain a few ounces. Yorkies are funny since they have been bred so much, you need to know their genetics.......if you are interested in this lil boy let me know, i dont evewn know if she still has him he is only 700$.
Brittany:aimeeyork

I don't think that at 12 wks he will be anywhere done growing.:)

Of course I always support my friends, especially when I feel that they make a valid point. I guess we will agree to disagree on puppies being taken away from their mom way too young. Thanks for the compliment. Nobella is not a family name and ironically a lot of people name their horses Nobella :confused: My mom found it in a name book and went with it, it means Re-birth, new life. :p

why do you nutri cal daily??
 

Low blod sugar is not in any of my 3 females.........or none of my pups. the male i looked at his dad weighs not quite 3lbs and mom 5lbs, and i know grasndparents, so he is big fir his age. i am wondering if he will be 5-6 lbs, but i dont go by chart, or if he is going to be 4-5lbs. He likes to eat and is a lil fat but very cobby, short legs and back, he is very cute with a thick coat, but iam looking at a male 7 months old in Mo. weighs 2lbs 10 oz.....for 800.
brittany:aimeeyork

Does Bama Mean Nutra Cal???? Spelled Wrong On Her Replies
 

AND I DONT KNOW WEHY YOU FEED IT, UNLESS YOU BREED dogs with low blood sugar or use it as a supplement, but my dogs do fine on their natural dog food, good food gives them all they need......feed natural food.....
brittany:aimeeyork , of coarse or unless you have all 1-2 lb. pups and dogs.........

Um...what the heck are you talking about?

Dear Brittany,

Often smaller dogs, especially the so-called "Teacups" are prone to low levels of blood sugar which can lead to convulsions, coma and death especially after long periods of play or exercise. To help avoid this problem they should be fed frequently (some suggest every four hours) and be given a supplement like Nutri-Cal. I only give it to my Biewer Yorkie. He is 4.5 pounds and still a pup. He eats a very healthy diet so I'll probably discontinue using it when he reaches his adult weight at about seven months. Mostly, it's a precaution. I hope that answers your question. I'm sure there are others here that are more knowledgeable than I about this subject.

All the best,
DJ

I recommend you do your research before attacking other members for giving good advice :thumbdown
The creation of different dog breeds represents centuries of selective breeding to create a true line of dogs all with similar desired characteristics. Somewhere in all this breeding and selection, toy breeds were deemed desirable and were hence developed. Typical examples of these very small dogs are:

Chihuahua

Yorkshire Terrier

Maltese

Toy Poodle

Pomeranian
And, of course, there are many others. Consider that if these dogs are so tiny as adults how tiny they must be as newborn puppies. These itty bitty babies have trouble maintaining body temperature, cut their baby teeth in late and thus have trouble with kibbled foods, and they have difficulty maintaining blood sugar. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) creates listlessness, incoordination (the brain cannot burn fat or protein and relies entirely on sugar), and even seizures.

Just to add some info to the EXCELLENT info Nobella just gave....although supplementing is an EXCELLENT precautionary measure in most cases, one must be careful not to oversupplement with Nutrical and other products like this. Tiny dogs should not be supplemented if they are eating well, eating enough, staying warm, are not being stressed, and are not getting too much exercise. They should also not need supplementing once they have reached their adult weight. Many say that they don't need supplementing once they have reached 12 weeks. Over supplementing with NutriCal and other products like this can cause diabetes.

Rebecca you are a wealth of knowledge my friend :D :thumbup: stole the words right out of my fingers :p

:lol tears :lol tears :lol tears

Yikes, this is a tough crowd. Two current members warned me that these forums could become quite heated before I joined. After reading many posts, I would have to agree that things frequently get out of hand. Old and new members should be treated with equal respect. Making an issue out of someone's spelling or grammar is unacceptable. Posts that threaten, "no one will ever sell you a puppy here" smack of black listing. A lot of folks seem to be rather close-minded with their own agendas. Once you've closed your mind, you've quit learning! I am open to different ideas and not afraid to admit when I'm wrong. Some of us are very knowledgeable members of this community, who have much to contribute, but aren't very diplomatic in the way we present ourselves and respond to others. This makes me very sad. I think we can all do better. I'll do my best. DISCLAIMER: This is a general observation and not a critique of any specific individuals.

Sincerely,
DJ

Nobella,

Thanks for your thoughts on Nutri-Cal. I was going on the advice of my breeder but I think I need to do a bit more research on when to stop the supplement. We all want the best for our babies!

DJ

This is a good forum. You just need to stick arund and post in other areas other than the for sale and wanted section. Sure some threads get heated but this is a big forum with alot of people with different opinions.

Brittany~

I'm really not sure what anyone here did to anger you so. Also, I'm not really sure where you get off telling me how to properly use OR spell "Nutra Cal" as I have not mentioned it in any of my replies on this thread. And FYI, I spell it NUTRI CAL because that is how it is spelled on the brand I use. See for yourself.
http://www.millpledge.com/preparations/nutrical.htm

I'm with Misty on this one. Hey, they tore down the Berlin Wall, didn't they?;)

DJ

No problem. I found that when my Coco was a baby, I used it only when I was going to work. As she was only 1 lbs at 12 weeks, and I was always worried about her blood sugar level, which is another reason I free feed so she always had food in the event that she needed it. Once I got home I would no longer give her any because I was there to monitor her. Also once she hit 2.5lbs I stopped giving it to her (at the suggestion of the vet and breeder), except if she wasn't feeling well and not eating well, or when we'd go camping/lake, because she loses her appetite when her environment changes. She's 4 lbs, almost 5, but is still so tiny so I still carry it around with me JUST in case. I found it helped me tremendously, and I would do it again for my next puppy. I don't think it's JUST for tinies, I think small breeds in general, especially under 2-3 lbs need that kind of supplement to keep their levels balanced. But I guess everyone does things differently and that's ok too.

Nobella,

I REALLY appreciate the heads-up on the supplement situation. If my baby developed diabetes, I'd never forgive myself.

DJ

No prob. I think when you are around, as long as your making sure that the baby is getting their food down, and isn't wearing himself out, he should be ok. I used to give Coco nutrical about the size of a small button, since I didn't want to oversupplement her. But when I was home I made sure she got treats like carrots, apples, cottage cheese, ect (which the vet ok'd in small amounts, since they are better than dog treats). I think you'll do fine. Just feel your baby out. If he has certain needs you will discover them, afterall you have experience with 4 others..lol

Sounds like you did the right thing Nobella. I used it *some* with Trixie's first litter when they got to the point of good mobility, starting to wean them IF I wasn't comfortable with the amount they'd eaten for the day. When they went home, they each left with a tube and the new owners had instructions on how to use it and why.
When Trixie got close to delivery--2 days before, she ate very little, so I made sure she had some in her then as whelping took a lot out of her, understandably.
We also keep a close eye on them (pups and adults) anytime they get vaccination in case they are at all lethargic.
Likewise, when Kasey lost all his teeth at once recently....loads of fun there...we used it again.:)