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[YorkieShadow]

yes it is pretty scary when one gets weak and sick. but you are doing what you can, you did take him to the vet . give it time for the shot antibiotic's to kick in. just make sure he stays warm and gets his feeding from his mom. and get him some nutri drops they will help him out a lot. and just keep checking on him often.
and be very careful with that heat lamp. I don't care much for those I like the heating pad on low better.

[011011]

Little ones can be so touchy and so durable at the same time.
I have a litter 3 weeks with one runt she is only 9 ounces .
I had to get up every couple of hours clear the path for her to nurse I always put her on the back teats and wait till the milk let down and she got a good meal.
Now she is doing well and can fend for herself.

What antibiotics did your vet put the pup on ( Amoxi)? A Shot should take 24 hrs to start to work.
A light tapping of the chest or ribs sometimes will help break up any fliud they have in there. Only one finger is needed kinda like burping them. Very lightly

I use a heating pad also much better they can move away if to hot or move to get more heat.

keep her warm, tummy full and with momma , hope the pup starts to improve for you

I use nutri drops also they work great one drop 2 times a day.
You can only do your best sometimes it is enough and other times it is not.

[katelin]

I'm glad to hear the puppy's tummy is full and round. That is a good sign he is getting enough to eat and that what you are doing is working.

Is he still raspy this morning?

[Waytoomuch]

Originally Posted by katelin

I'm glad to hear the puppy's tummy is full and round. That is a good sign he is getting enough to eat and that what you are doing is working.

Is he still raspy this morning?

Not as much as yesterday it is mainly his nose today. I weighted him this morning and he weights 3.4 ounces. Yea

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Waytoomuch

I am doing both because if Sophie is feeding the other puppies the runt gets pushed off. I bring Sophie out of her box and let her be alone with the runt. Milk has came out his nose but not that often. My vet said no cleft palate. I wished I knew about not feeding a cold puppy on the first few days I can't help to think that is why is sick? I will call the vet and ask about the drops in the morning.

ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED

The little one is the olne that needs Mom the molst.

When I have atiny one, I remove the others for 5 minutes, every 2 hours to make sure he gets to eat first.

Then I put the rest back, but keep my hands around him so the others do not push him off.

I do this day and night, every 2 hours. I also make sure that he gets the plumbest teat so he does not have to struggle to get milk.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Waytoomuch

Yes now he is warm we set up a heat lamp but the first few days we did not know this. I am waking up every 2 hours and making sure he is fed. And yes the runts tummy is fat. This is just in the last few days. He is peeing alot. Just another ? How much should he poop?

Make sure he can get away from the heat if it gets to warm. I like to use a heating pad and put it under only half of the bed.

They will just naturally move twoard the warmth so if they are not going to the heated area, it is because it is too hot.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Waytoomuch

Daddy was a full blood yorkie and Sophie is yorkiepoo. I have posted photos of her as a baby and the daddy also.

For the record for all that do this all the time my hats are off to you. This was my fast and it will be my last. This has been too emotional.

Thats the way I feel too. I am in awe of the breeder that can do it. My only experience with breeding was recently when my cat had a litter of kittens. We lost every one of them but one and that one wouldnt wean and I had to force feed it and bottle feed it because the mother stopped nursing. It is alot keeping up with feeding one i cant imagine doing it with a whole litter. Plus I think some people have a gift of saving weak animals and try as hard as I did I dont think I have that gift. Anyway best of luck with your little guy, youve gotten some good advice. Just keep him warm and eating and youll be okay

[YorkieShadow]

I just came on for a minute to check on your little one, so glad to hear is sounds a little better today. I hope he keeps improving. please keep us updated.

[Waytoomuch]

He is doing well tonight. He sounds a tad snotty but so much better than any other day. Today was the first day I did not cry about him and the first day I thought he would live.

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by Waytoomuch

He is doing well tonight. He sounds a tad snotty but so much better than any other day. Today was the first day I did not cry about him and the first day I thought he would live.

awww thats good news, and Im glad hes doing so well and your feeling better about it. its always such a worry when they get sick or weak.
was you able to get him some nuti drops yet? that will really help him out.

you can read more about it here. many use it.

Nutri-cal, cal-sorb, and nurti-drops...

[chachi]

Im glad to hear hes doing better

[TammyJM]

I hope he continues to get better. I know how sad it is to see these babies suffer. My first litter was full of ups and downs...we lost 3 out of 4. Please keep us posted on his progress.

Hugs!
Tammy

[Waytoomuch]

Today he is doing well I am praying he keeps it up. Thanks for all the well wishes.

[Waytoomuch]

He is slowly getting better today he weighed 3.9 ounces.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...r/IMG_8733.jpg


Itty bitty is in Sophie's arms.


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...r/IMG_8734.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...IMG_8736-1.jpg

[Robin Lodal]

I am so glad to hear that this lil one is pulling through and is thriving! Thank you for the update and pictures.