anyone know anything about puppies and soft spots?

[tammy8833]

i have a puppy who the breeder told me had a small soft spot, but that the vet said it would be find just avoid head inuries, this was at 9 weeks old he is 15 weeks old and still has a good size soft spot. if anyone knows anything about this please let me know
thanks!!!!!!!! bunches!!!!
Tammy & Magnum

[YorkieRose]

Alot depends on the size. If it is larger then the diameter of a yellow pencil I would pass. A dime size is risky, but a small one would not bother me too much. I had a girl who lives to be 14 with a small one that never closed.

[tammy8833]

Thanks
he is 1.5lbs and the hole is about the size of a pencil eraser

[YorkieRose]

I would think it okay being very small..but nothing is a sure thing with dogs..LOL

[tammy8833]

that's for sure. but i would never trade him. He's way to cute

[bugaboosmom]

Bugaboo has a little soft spot that never closed.
But if your concerned I would consult with Your vet.

[rascals]

Hi Tammy! I am new to this site, but currently have a baby boy with a soft spot at age 8 weeks. I am a breeder of yorkies and have never encountered this until now, but my vet says he should be alright. He is very tiny so the vet says it may be taking longer than usual to close, as he isn't exhibiting any signs of hydrocephalas(sp) which would be signs of serious problems. We shall hope for the best with him as he is an absolute dollface! Good luck with yours!

Debbie

[Harbinger]

Originally Posted by rascals

Hi Tammy! I am new to this site, but currently have a baby boy with a soft spot at age 8 weeks. I am a breeder of yorkies and have never encountered this until now, but my vet says he should be alright. He is very tiny so the vet says it may be taking longer than usual to close, as he isn't exhibiting any signs of hydrocephalas(sp) which would be signs of serious problems. We shall hope for the best with him as he is an absolute dollface! Good luck with yours!

Debbie

This should help you Tammy. My yorkie was in exactly the same situation as Debbie posted above. If it helps you Sheila's soft spot was closed by the time she was fixed at 6 months. I too was very worried and was extra careful with her when she was a puppy. She's now 16 months old and a very healthy, incredibly energetic little 3 pound bundle of yorkie energy .

[tammy8833]

Welcome Debbie
and thanks everyone im terribly sorry for getting back to you all so late, been busy. but thank you for all of your help

[goldenray]

Originally Posted by tammy8833

i have a puppy who the breeder told me had a small soft spot, but that the vet said it would be find just avoid head inuries, this was at 9 weeks old he is 15 weeks old and still has a good size soft spot. if anyone knows anything about this please let me know
thanks!!!!!!!! bunches!!!!
Tammy & Magnum

This is called an open fontanel. Some can close if they are small by the time they are adults. If the spot remains, you will have to always be careful around the head. Genetically this tends to run in lines. Good luck as it doesn't sound real large and might still close.