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yorkiesmiles · 05-08-2008, 09:23 PM

a little bit more probably won't hurt. Please keep us updated - let us know what the vet says tomorrow

chewies mommy · 05-08-2008, 09:34 PM

He seems to be feeling better already!!! Thank you all so much!! I will let you know what the vet says tomorrow. I will also post pics tomorrow too!!!

Thanks again!!! I have been so worried!! I feel so much better now!

eaglez28 · 05-08-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chewies mommy

He seems to be feeling better already!!! Thank you all so much!! I will let you know what the vet says tomorrow. I will also post pics tomorrow too!!!

Thanks again!!! I have been so worried!! I feel so much better now!

Please set your alarm every hour or so to check on him!
Can't wait for the pictures!!!

juliaw04 · 05-08-2008, 09:43 PM

Glad to hear he's starting to feel better. My vet told me that the easiest way to tell if their blood sugar is low is to give them a little nutrical or kayro or whatever you use, and if they immediatly start to improve, you know it was a hypoglycemic episode. I don't know if you are already doing it or not, but you should think about letting him have constant access to food and water. When KaCee was that age, I'd even let her have a few pieces of food when we'd get up in the middle of the night to potty.

chewies mommy · 05-08-2008, 09:53 PM

Yes he does have access to his food all the time. The lady that we got him from told me to feed him purina puppy chow. Is there something else I should try? I was also told that it wasn't a good idea to change his diet, but he doesn't seem to like the food all that much!! He played for a while and just laid down beside me. He has also acted like he doesn't want to be held and that is what really worried me. He has been so affectionate and wanting attention and tonight I would pick him up and pet him he would crawl out of my lap to the other end of the couch and go to sleep.

chewies mommy · 05-08-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

Please set your alarm every hour or so to check on him!
Can't wait for the pictures!!!

I probably won't be sleeping. I am so worried and upset. My husband also gets up at 3:30 to go to work and I usually get up with him.

eaglez28 · 05-08-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chewies mommy

I probably won't be sleeping. I am so worried and upset. My husband also gets up at 3:30 to go to work and I usually get up with him.

Glad to hear you will up with him.
He should be fine BUT you never know.
Also check the color of his gums when you wake him.
The gums should be pinkish not white.

katelin · 05-08-2008, 10:02 PM

Hypoglycemic events can be very frightening. I'm so glad you found this site and posted. Babies can fade very quickly in this state so its fortunate that you were able to get the information you needed.

Have a good night, and welcome to YT. Good people, good advice.

Best wishes, looking forward to pictures.

yorkiesmiles · 05-08-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chewies mommy

Yes he does have access to his food all the time. The lady that we got him from told me to feed him purina puppy chow. Is there something else I should try? I was also told that it wasn't a good idea to change his diet, but he doesn't seem to like the food all that much!! He played for a while and just laid down beside me. He has also acted like he doesn't want to be held and that is what really worried me. He has been so affectionate and wanting attention and tonight I would pick him up and pet him he would crawl out of my lap to the other end of the couch and go to sleep.

there are a lot of better foods than Purina. And you may find he will like them better. Also, a lot of people home cook.

If your up and want to read here is some good info on food

Homemade Yorkie Recipes (Food & Treats)

while you are trying to find a food he likes, you may want to ask some companies for samples Super Premium Pet Foods List - Ask for FREE samples

Also, you might want to learn more about foods at Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble - a 4 or 5 star would be good. A lot of yorkie owners avoid the 6 star foods as they are higher in protein which can be dangerous for some yorkies

YorkieChick1 · 05-09-2008, 12:36 AM

If he is 5 lbs already at 9 weeks, he shouldn't be hypoglycemic, should he? He has enough body weight to last him for awhile? Welcome and I hope Chewie feels better tomorrow.

katrn · 05-09-2008, 03:32 AM

sounds like you will have a big boy on your hands. pepper was 5 lbs at 10 wks, now at 6 months she weighs in at 8lbs and 8 oz!!! Welcome to YT!!! cant wait to see pics

chewies mommy · 05-09-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by katrn

sounds like you will have a big boy on your hands. pepper was 5 lbs at 10 wks, now at 6 months she weighs in at 8lbs and 8 oz!!! Welcome to YT!!! cant wait to see pics

I do not know if that is how much he weighs for sure. He is at the vet now being checked out so I will know for sure this afternoon. We just got him Tuesday night and I think that is what the woman told us.

bchgirl · 05-09-2008, 07:10 AM

I'm glad to hear he's at the vet's. Did you happen to take a stool sample? At that weight I doubt he had a hypoglemic episode. It's possible he has coccidea or guardia though. Puppies are more prone to suffer from these two illnesses and sometimes the stress of a new home contributes to their resistance.

cooperk · 05-09-2008, 07:18 AM

Poor little guy...let us know how he is. I had to do the same thing with Trixie when I brought her home. A little honey brought her right back. I also wormed her 3 time (2 weeks apart) and she did have them (all puppies do, I think). Yes, the stuck poop thing is also something to look out for. We had an emergency unplugging session when she seemed to be constipated. I trimmed the fur from her bum and that prevented it from happening again.

Good luck with your little guy. Watch him closely. I think the stress of going to a new home may do this to them.

KathyinCali · 05-09-2008, 07:40 AM

Sending warm wishes your way. I hope Chewie feels better soon.

05-08-2008, 09:23 PM	#16
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 7,065	a little bit more probably won't hurt. Please keep us updated - let us know what the vet says tomorrow __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club *Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.*

05-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#19
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 1,728	Glad to hear he's starting to feel better. My vet told me that the easiest way to tell if their blood sugar is low is to give them a little nutrical or kayro or whatever you use, and if they immediatly start to improve, you know it was a hypoglycemic episode. I don't know if you are already doing it or not, but you should think about letting him have constant access to food and water. When KaCee was that age, I'd even let her have a few pieces of food when we'd get up in the middle of the night to potty. __________________ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee

05-08-2008, 10:02 PM	#23
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,461	Hypoglycemic events can be very frightening. I'm so glad you found this site and posted. Babies can fade very quickly in this state so its fortunate that you were able to get the information you needed. Have a good night, and welcome to YT. Good people, good advice. Best wishes, looking forward to pictures. __________________ KATELIN COCO RUBY BIZZY BEEJERSEY BOY SUMATRA, LATTE AND MARTINI

05-09-2008, 12:36 AM	#25
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,870	If he is 5 lbs already at 9 weeks, he shouldn't be hypoglycemic, should he? He has enough body weight to last him for awhile? Welcome and I hope Chewie feels better tomorrow. __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke Mindy BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

05-09-2008, 03:32 AM	#26
katrn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elk City, Ok Posts: 392	sounds like you will have a big boy on your hands. pepper was 5 lbs at 10 wks, now at 6 months she weighs in at 8lbs and 8 oz!!! Welcome to YT!!! cant wait to see pics __________________ Kathi, mom to Cricket, Wiley and Pepper. My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am! www.okyorkierescue.org

05-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#17
chewies mommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Randolph, Mississippi Posts: 10	He seems to be feeling better already!!! Thank you all so much!! I will let you know what the vet says tomorrow. I will also post pics tomorrow too!!! Thanks again!!! I have been so worried!! I feel so much better now!

05-08-2008, 09:53 PM	#20
chewies mommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Randolph, Mississippi Posts: 10	Yes he does have access to his food all the time. The lady that we got him from told me to feed him purina puppy chow. Is there something else I should try? I was also told that it wasn't a good idea to change his diet, but he doesn't seem to like the food all that much!! He played for a while and just laid down beside me. He has also acted like he doesn't want to be held and that is what really worried me. He has been so affectionate and wanting attention and tonight I would pick him up and pet him he would crawl out of my lap to the other end of the couch and go to sleep.

05-09-2008, 07:10 AM	#28
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 11,001	I'm glad to hear he's at the vet's. Did you happen to take a stool sample? At that weight I doubt he had a hypoglemic episode. It's possible he has coccidea or guardia though. Puppies are more prone to suffer from these two illnesses and sometimes the stress of a new home contributes to their resistance. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

05-09-2008, 07:18 AM	#29
cooperk YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 317	Poor little guy...let us know how he is. I had to do the same thing with Trixie when I brought her home. A little honey brought her right back. I also wormed her 3 time (2 weeks apart) and she did have them (all puppies do, I think). Yes, the stuck poop thing is also something to look out for. We had an emergency unplugging session when she seemed to be constipated. I trimmed the fur from her bum and that prevented it from happening again. Good luck with your little guy. Watch him closely. I think the stress of going to a new home may do this to them. __________________ Kathy, Trixie, and Rascal

05-09-2008, 07:40 AM	#30
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,695	Sending warm wishes your way. I hope Chewie feels better soon. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club