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12-07-2017, 07:04 PM | #1 |
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| First time Yorkie owner looking for some advice/reassurance (long post) Hello everyone, my name is Claire and this is my first time posting to this community so I apologize if I'm posting this in the wrong section. I'm just hoping for a bit of advice/reassurance with my Yorkie puppy. It's a long story, I'm sorry in advance. Okay, basically I'm a first-time Yorkie owner and so far things have been very hard. I have adopted a beautiful male Yorkie named Charlie who is currently 13 weeks old. I put a lot of time and effort into making sure he came from a good home & a registered breeder. Since I've never owned a dog before I made sure to do the proper amount of research and thought before making the decision to adopt a puppy but things have been a lot harder than I thought they would be. I adopted my lovely boy Charlie on the 13th of November and was just so happy and excited to start our life together but things went bad very quickly. After a few days, he began vomiting up his food which I thought at first was due to the change in diet (slow change with introducing his new foods) he then continued vomiting & had mucus in his stool and I immediately rushed him to the vet. He was so, so sick and I was absolutely devastated. He was admitted for three days with what they basically described some kind of gastro and since then it's all been downhill. He was absolutely perfect before being admitted to the hospital and now it's like he's traumatized. He was toilet trained, crate trained, wonderful when handled and now he's completely reverted back to being totally untrained. When we go outside to the toilet he won't go but instead eats EVERYTHING on the ground before I get so scared he's going to choke on something I bring him back in. Before he would never go to the toilet inside but he won't hold it anymore. He cries and whines if I'm not with him 24/7 and my poor baby is terrified of anyone coming near his face/body and it is impossible to groom him. He was given medications that we couldn't give to him because he would get so scared it was like wrestling with a small child to get him to stay still. He's got a case of fleas & ear mites which we are treating and the worst part is he's caught kennel cough from being at the animal hospital. I can't even explain my despair and sadness that this beautiful little boy I promised to take care of has been so sick. He's been to the vet so many times now and I just feel like I'm doing everything wrong. He has a local vet who now knows his history and is treating him for everything. He's vaccinated, wormed and microchipped and will be desexed when old enough (which I am now terrified of him having done) but god this cough has me so anxious and scared. I rushed him to the vet last night because he was wheezing and hacking and they said he's okay but I just don't know how to help my baby through this. I am especially worried about something that has happened four times now which is he shakes horribly when he wakes up in the morning & hasn't eaten. I rushed him to the vet the first time it happened as I thought it was hypoglycemia but they said he was okay. It's terrifying to watch, his whole body trembles but as soon as he gets some food into him he stops. It's only in the morning after waking up from sleeping all night. This was the problem that made me think to post here because I'm just not sure what to do or what's wrong. The vets just say to keep feeding him regularly but these episodes are so scary, am I doing something wrong? I am so sorry for such a long post, I'm just absolutely worn down and so anxious all the time and just want my baby to be well so we can enjoy our time together. I just want him to be okay. I've cried so, so much and feel so utterly hopeless because things just keep going wrong. I feel like a terrible dog mum and just want to do right by him. I love him so much and am just so heartbroken about all of this. If anyone has any advice and could share it with me I would be so grateful. Thank you again and sorry for the huge post. |
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12-08-2017, 05:40 AM | #2 |
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| Hi there and I’m so sorry you’re having such the ordeal with your new puppy. It seems like you’re doing what a responsible dog owner should be doing with following through with the vet and seeing what’s wrong . As for trauma experienced at the vet I do hope someone else can offer support on how to reassure your Charlie . I do hope you’re no reconsidering your ownership as hurdle can be crossed . Maybe reach back out to your breeder and let her/him know what’s been going on . They may be able to offer some support or share some experience on what they’ve done in such situations.
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12-08-2017, 08:12 AM | #3 |
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| Welcome to YT, sorry it's under these circumstances. A suggestion for morning shakes you say that stops after he has eaten. I suggest just before you put him down for the night feed him some kibble or what ever food you are feeding him, so his stomach is not empty when he wakes up in the morning. How very sad that this little boy has started life off with all these issues. You are doing everything right, taking him to the vet right away and not waiting. You are a caring, loving fur mom. Your puppy is showing fear of ppl because of all the strangers he has encountered with all his vet visits and stay overs. He is just a baby, he hasn't been with you a long time but you are the only one he now knows and trusts. As soon as all his issues have been taken care of and he is a well boy, you will have to start from scratch potty training, socializing him with ppl, and regaining his trust and bonding with you. Hopefully others will offer up advise, suggestions to help you and your lil puppy. Hang in there, things will get better (((hugs)))
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12-08-2017, 10:40 AM | #4 |
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| Sounds like Matese is right on. Your little baby has been through a lot for a youngster. All those strangers poking and prodding all on top of not feeling well. You are the pups center and security. He will want you around all the time and is totally dependent on you. That being said, it sounds like you are doing all the tight things and being a very good Yorkie mama.
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12-08-2017, 11:14 AM | #5 |
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| Sorry about the issues you are having. Honestly no pup is potty trained by 13 weeks I know it might seem like it but they aren’t so potty issues are normal for a pup. Putting everything in their mouth is very normal too. It might have scared him being there but it was the best thing for him. Kennel cough is rough and can last through two rounds of antibiotics and over a month in some cases. He is on an antibiotic right? Have you tried feeding him a snack before bed? Maybe leaving food with him in his crate at night. It’s normal for this breed to get very attached. I know it’s hard when you it’s your first pup.
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12-08-2017, 12:42 PM | #6 | |
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Also, you say he eats everything while outdoors, no,no,no, do not allow the puppy to put anything from out doors in his mouth let alone allow him to eat it, not even grass. Fleas,He may have gotten the fleas from being out doors. PLEASE, do not take this puppy outdoors until he has had all his vaccines.
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12-08-2017, 03:22 PM | #7 |
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| I didn’t do the math until later. He was 9 weeks when you got him? That explains why he is also extremely attached. Puppies should stay with their moms until 12 weeks. Separation anxiety is something I have seen in many puppies when they have been taken from their moms to early. Also he can’t have all of his shots now he is to young and if the breeder did shots before 8 weeks those don’t count. Going by the fact the puppy left Mom to early I’m thinking maybe it wasn’t a great breeder and he came sick. If your yard is fenced in and no wildlife and stray animals get in it then it is fine to take him out but if it’s a common area and lots of wildlife I would hold up until he has all of his shots. Ear mites are normally caused from being in a dirty environment so he probably came with those. I’m thinking your breeder was probably a bad breeder. I would look into getting pet insurance that covers genetic issues so if he developes any it’s covered because bad breeders don’t care about genetics and do testing and stuff.
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12-08-2017, 04:00 PM | #8 |
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| Just to add, even if you have a fenced in yard, squirrels, mice, voles, moles, all disease carrying rodents, feral cats can also jump high fences then you have bird droppings that still get in fenced yards. Keep the puppy indoors until he has had all vaccines.
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12-08-2017, 05:18 PM | #9 |
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| You are a very loving owner, but remember, you cannot be too careful with these guys (babies and adults) and I totally agree with Matese---keep this pup inside and watch everything he tries to put in mouth. Personally, I would look for another vet because I don't think you feel confident with what you're being told...at least get a 2nd opinion for your peace-of-mind! I think your love and patience will go a long way in helping your sweet little guy in all ways! Keep a close eye on him, make sure he's always warm (your part of the country gets mighty cold) and keep him inside!!!! |
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