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AmberJ · 06-23-2015, 01:41 PM

Hello, we recently rescued a tiny Yorkie boy, Teddy. When I first got him, his ribs were very prominent, and his waist was tiny. He was 1.7kg, and he's now over 1.8kg, but I thought he'd have put a bit more weight on, we've had him a month. He's on the same food as my other dogs, it's high quality grain free, and I'm feeding him more than my 3kg dog, Poppy. I can still feel his ribs now, but they're not overly prominent like before.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-26-2015, 07:30 PM

Are you concerned he is not gaining weight? If you are, I would talk to my vet and see what they suggest. Congrats on your new boy!

AmberJ · 06-26-2015, 10:11 PM

Thank you, yes I was a bit concerned, but he is feeling a lot better now. I could feel every rib when I got him, and his waist was tiny. It was like he had no muscle too on his back legs etc. he's got a vet appointment this morning, so I'll get them to check everything for me.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-27-2015, 04:39 AM

Praying your appointment goes well! Please let us know what the vet says.

Wylie's Mom · 06-27-2015, 06:57 AM

I wonder if he could have worms...? Has he been de-wormed? Otherwise, keep feeding for weight gain, and also add in calorie-dense treats like bits of cheese and peanut butter.

AmberJ · 06-27-2015, 10:57 AM

Thank you, I have updated about the vet visit on the other thread. Yes I de wormed and de flead Teddy just after I found him.

06-23-2015, 01:41 PM	#1
AmberJ Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 162	Weight Hello, we recently rescued a tiny Yorkie boy, Teddy. When I first got him, his ribs were very prominent, and his waist was tiny. He was 1.7kg, and he's now over 1.8kg, but I thought he'd have put a bit more weight on, we've had him a month. He's on the same food as my other dogs, it's high quality grain free, and I'm feeding him more than my 3kg dog, Poppy. I can still feel his ribs now, but they're not overly prominent like before.

06-26-2015, 07:30 PM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Are you concerned he is not gaining weight? If you are, I would talk to my vet and see what they suggest. Congrats on your new boy! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-27-2015, 04:39 AM	#4
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Praying your appointment goes well! Please let us know what the vet says. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-27-2015, 06:57 AM	#5
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I wonder if he could have worms...? Has he been de-wormed? Otherwise, keep feeding for weight gain, and also add in calorie-dense treats like bits of cheese and peanut butter. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-26-2015, 10:11 PM	#3
AmberJ Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 162	Thank you, yes I was a bit concerned, but he is feeling a lot better now. I could feel every rib when I got him, and his waist was tiny. It was like he had no muscle too on his back legs etc. he's got a vet appointment this morning, so I'll get them to check everything for me.

06-27-2015, 10:57 AM	#6
AmberJ Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 162	Thank you, I have updated about the vet visit on the other thread. Yes I de wormed and de flead Teddy just after I found him.