My Yorkie is not acting quite normal... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sherjoy · 11-25-2009, 10:08 AM

She is 17 months old and at the end of her first heat cycle...not eating much and even turned down her favorite this morning--boiled chicken breast. We are getting ready to go out of town for Thanksgiving and am thinking she may be sensing that something's up. She has never been a good eater and only weights 3 lbs. 4 oz. I hesitate to offer her a chicken treat as I have so much trouble getting her to eat her regular food. She has been on Blue for a couple of months. She liked it at the beginning but she likes people food better and holds out hoping she'll get some of our dinner at night. It is unlike her, though, to turn down the chicken; however, she has never been much of a morning eater. Anyone have any idea what I should do? I need some reassurance if anyone has any.

daylee · 11-25-2009, 10:42 AM

I am thinking she senses you are leaving her.Does she ever do this when your going to leave for a few hours.Mine do.They think I should never leave.Oh if life was that easy

She might just be hormonal.How about something sweet like fruit(not grapes though)How about bananas?

yorkie_mama22 · 11-25-2009, 10:43 AM

I can't offer much support perhaps someone else may have more info. It doesnt sound good that she isn't eating though, and being so small I would be very concerned. Do you have Nutrical on hand? I probably wouldn't hesitate to call the vet and talk to him.

11-25-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
sherjoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mexico Beach, FL Posts: 154	My Yorkie is not acting quite normal... She is 17 months old and at the end of her first heat cycle...not eating much and even turned down her favorite this morning--boiled chicken breast. We are getting ready to go out of town for Thanksgiving and am thinking she may be sensing that something's up. She has never been a good eater and only weights 3 lbs. 4 oz. I hesitate to offer her a chicken treat as I have so much trouble getting her to eat her regular food. She has been on Blue for a couple of months. She liked it at the beginning but she likes people food better and holds out hoping she'll get some of our dinner at night. It is unlike her, though, to turn down the chicken; however, she has never been much of a morning eater. Anyone have any idea what I should do? I need some reassurance if anyone has any.

11-25-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
daylee YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 379	I am thinking she senses you are leaving her.Does she ever do this when your going to leave for a few hours.Mine do.They think I should never leave.Oh if life was that easy She might just be hormonal.How about something sweet like fruit(not grapes though)How about bananas? __________________ Kayti~Khloe~Miaya~Sharon~ (their proud Mama)

11-25-2009, 10:43 AM	#3
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I can't offer much support perhaps someone else may have more info. It doesnt sound good that she isn't eating though, and being so small I would be very concerned. Do you have Nutrical on hand? I probably wouldn't hesitate to call the vet and talk to him.