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10-24-2010, 02:02 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Salem,OR
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| New Puppy I just brought home my new baby girl, Maya! I'm concerned because she is sooo tiny! She's only 6 weeks old!!! Any advice? I feel she's way too young but maybe I'm wrong. I got her home, she smelled like she'd been in a dirty litter. When I bathed her she had fleas! I did not have this experience with my Elijah, so I don't know what to make of this. Physically she seems fine and I'll see in a bit if she'll eat like the breeder said she would. I'm calling the vet in the morning to get her checked out but in the mean time...any advice or thoughts? Is 6 weeks is too young to be away from her mama or am i just being overly concerned? ~And yes, I did check the breeder out before I got her. She and her husband have a reputable 27 year breeding history. ???? Elijah & Maya |
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10-26-2010, 12:21 PM | #2 |
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| I'm so sorry no one has answered you before now. Yes, 6 weeks old is way too young to be away from momma. Yorkie puppies should not go to their new home until after 12 weeks old. Long time breeder or not I would not call your breeder "reputable" simply based on her letting the puppy go at 6 weeks old. Now that you have her at your home it is extremely important that she stay warm, out of drafts, not be over-tired by too much play or over handling and it's critical that hypoglycemia be prevented. Hypoglycemia is a huge risk to tiny puppies and even more a risk when they puppy is so young. Please research this and ways to prevent it. I would suggest that you get canned goats milk and mix with canned puppy food, feed a soupy mix of this 4-6 times a day as well as leaving dry puppy food out at all times. My favorite is Royal Canin puppy food since it's not too hard and it is so easy for babies to crunch up. I would also recommend you get a supplement called Nutrical to feed to your puppy. This supplement comes by other names but helps keep their blood sugar levels up. Please keep us updated on how your little one is doing and feel free to email me or send a private message to me with any questions. Good luck Teresa |
10-26-2010, 12:39 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TX
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| I agree with the advice you just got. I hope everything works out and your puppy does okay now that you have it home. You are right 6 weeks is very very young.
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10-26-2010, 12:47 PM | #4 |
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| 6 weeks is unbelievable that a "breeder" would let a puppy go. As the previous poster said - 12 weeks is when you should have gotten your puppy. You may experience behaviors that you really do not want with a puppy leaving its mom and siblings so early. Biting is one of them. I am sure that you probably do not want to bring your puppy back because they are so darn cute and you very easily get attached. Make sure you do not allow this tiny little thing to roam the house. An old baby's playpen is great, where you can put their bed on one side with the food and water - and the pee pad on the other. Nutrical is a must - daily. Whatever dog food the breeder told you the puppy was on you should continue. Wetting it if its kibble, squirting some honey and mixing in some baby chicken food - mix it and microwave it. It will stink - but it will moisten it enough for the puppy to eat it. You really should not change what a puppy is eating - for at least a month. Then if you want to make changes - do it gradually. I wish you a lot of luck! And as for the breeder you got your puppy from - I would not recommend that breeder to anyone - no matter how many years they were breeding.
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10-26-2010, 12:53 PM | #5 |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | 6 weeks is too young to be away from the litter, she shouldnt leave momma until she is at least 12 weeks old. Just the fact that they let her go too young, she smelled and had fleas proves they are NOT reputable breeders. Really she should go back to her mother until she is 12 weeks old, but it dosnt sound as if they are taking very good care of these pups if they would send her to you in this condition. I brought my Poppy home at 6 weeks and it is very scary when they are so small. Its good that she is seeing a vet but a vet cannot tell you much at this young age as somethings dont rear their head until much later.. but for now a vet check is the best you can do. You need to keep a close eye on her as these little ones can go downhill quickly. You need to rid her of the fleas and make sure she is gaining weight, you will get a lot of help and support here at YT. Good luck.
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10-26-2010, 06:57 PM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Salem,OR
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| Thanks guys! I took Maya to the vet today, and was told she looked good. She weighed in at 1.75 lbs. Her teeth are not all the way in so I've been feeding her a milk replacement formula mixed with crushed dry puppy food. She seems to tolerate it well. I honestly don't think she was eating dry food before she left her breeder because the crappy dog food the breeder recommended was too big to fit into her mouth and never did get soft when wet. Thanks for the advice on the Nutrical (I'll pick some up tomorrow) and for all the well wishes. Its nice to have an entire community provide me good, experienced advice for my baby. Hopefully Maya will continue to do well. |
10-26-2010, 07:14 PM | #7 | |
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A suggestion, no milk replacement formula. Goats milk with equal parts of distilled water and a bit of Karo, Mix in a bit of Gerber's baby rice cereal at least until all her puppy teeth are in. When teeth are all in, ommitt the cereal, grind puppy kibble and soak it into the milk. As time progressess, quit soaking the kibble but, add a bit of quality wet food. You can add grated cheese, parmasean cheese, cottage cheese. There is also a whelping pudding recipe in the breeder section. Also, there is a product called Benebac, it's a pro-biotic anytime you do changes tothe food give your puppy a tube. Also, keep an eye on her stools, she may have tapeworms or other parasites. If she needs to be treated for anything other than tapeworms; Use a mild dewormer such as Nemex II. If she has tapeworms, consult your vet. Also, keep a close eye on her for coccidia, bloody dirreah is a symptom, get her to a vet for Albon. Don't let your vet give any vaccinations until she is between 8 and 9 weeks. We're here to help you.
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10-26-2010, 07:20 PM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | i don't know what breeder would sell them that early. sigh wish people cared more about the animal than money. take care of her well i know you will. if you could take her back to spend more time with her mother that's what i would suggest, but i doubt thats possible if the breeder obviously thought it was alright to sell.
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10-26-2010, 07:22 PM | #9 | |
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10-26-2010, 07:32 PM | #10 | |
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so the first 3 weeks i had him was very stressful - it was very obvious he was let go too early. but we made it through, and i know you will
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10-26-2010, 08:43 PM | #11 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TN
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| WOW.....6 weeks....I couldn't imagine.....Shay was 14 weeks an soooo tiny I was a wreck!....you will get wonderful support on here, everyone is so knowledgeable....they have helped me out so much.....Good luck....
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10-26-2010, 08:50 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gridley, Ca, USA
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| Selphie was close to 15 weeks. I am having a breeze with training. You are getting great advice already :-) search this site for other threads they really come in handy. Good luck with that little baby!!
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11-14-2010, 07:27 AM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Salem,OR
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| Update It's been two weeks now and Maya is doing Great! She went in yesterday for her first shots and has gained 1lbs. Doc says she's perfect! (which I already knew! ) Thank you all soooo much for all the helpful advice and words of encouragement. You all are awesome! Kim |
11-14-2010, 07:32 AM | #14 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA
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| she's adorable! |
11-14-2010, 07:32 AM | #15 |
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| Cutie pie she is... I would like to say a few choice words to the GREEDER that sold you her at such a young age. My pups are not even weaned at that age...how sad but at least she found a new momma who is taking wonderful care of her. Congrats on your new baby!!
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