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laurenhorne · 12-12-2006, 10:32 AM

I found this forum a few weeks before I bought my baby and just love all of the support and information that has come my way.

I picked up my puppy on Monday night (of last week) December 4th...he seemed just fine but by the second day was not eating. I had a vet appointment and he said he was fine just keep his blood sugar up..by the next day we had to rush him back to the vet and he instructed us further..well, on Friday night he began to throw up and have diarrhea so I took him to the emergency vet clinic and they told me that to find out what was wrong it would cost me around 2,000$$ and they instructed me it would be best to put him down...which I couldn't bare to do so they said they would charge me to keep him on fluids and keep getting his bloodsugar back up which eventually happened..emotionally distraught, I took him home and fed him every 2 hours and continued to give him Nutri-Cal...well, Sunday night I talked to the breeder and told her alot of vets and breeders (on this site) recommend I take him back to his mother a few more weeks..he was 8 weeks and right under a 1 lb. So I took him back there on Sunday and he actually ate a few bites of food but since has been sick again with diarrhea, I almost feel that he was better off with me force feeding him vs him with his mom who isn't nursing...but I keep hearing that if he will pull through he is better off there than under so much stress with his feedings...
I do not know what to do, I am so in love with him already and we have bonded so much being together 24 hours a day since I got him...
Just please pray for my little guy..he needs lots of prayers!

ARCHIE · 12-12-2006, 10:36 AM

What an awful experience to go through for the two of you. Under 1lb is
awfully tiny. It would scare me to death to take care of a little one that small.
I do hope he pulls through being back with the breeder. Your right it is so
easy to bond in such a short time. I hope he is back with you and healthy
real soon.

Carol & Buddy

Dragonfly · 12-12-2006, 10:46 AM

I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time.....You and your pup are in my prayers.

RLC12345678 · 12-12-2006, 11:27 AM

I'm so sorry your little one is having such a hard time. You and him both are in my thought and prayers. Please continue to keep us updated on his progress.

red98vett · 12-12-2006, 11:30 AM

You have my prayers too - has he been tested for coccidie and other parasites to rule them out ?? That ER Vet should have done that when you brought him in ....

Poor little guy - that's so tiny and I hope he'll be ok

laurenhorne · 12-12-2006, 11:35 AM

Ya he does have coccidia which we found out at his first appointment the first day I had him which we got Albon (?) to treat but on the following day, when we had the first blood sugar episode..the vet said to discontinue the use until he was eating normal and not so sick and weak...

RLC12345678 · 12-12-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by laurenhorne

Ya he does have coccidia which we found out at his first appointment the first day I had him which we got Albon (?) to treat but on the following day, when we had the first blood sugar episode..the vet said to discontinue the use until he was eating normal and not so sick and weak...

The coccidia is what is making him have diarrhea and vomitting. He really should be treated for that or he will get very dehydrated.

red98vett · 12-12-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

The coccidia is what is making him have diarrhea and vomitting. He really should be treated for that or he will get very dehydrated.

She's right !! You can treat BOTH together - without solving the coccidia problem right away, he'll STAY sick poor thing - what kind of vet would do that ??

I know we need to trust the doctor to do what's best but that doesn't sound right at all. Coccidia is a single cell parasite and can lead to blood in the stool - throwing up - lethargy ...and SHOCK from dehydration if untreated...that baby needs to be on medication now.

laurenhorne · 12-12-2006, 11:47 AM

I am pretty sure that the sister of my breeder (vet tech and also a breeder) was beginning his treatment yesterday..I pray. If not,I will ask that they do that immediately...I wish my vet would have left him on that...that pisses me off so bad that it may be making him more ill by leaving him untreated. I pray that he will be alright.

RLC12345678 · 12-12-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by laurenhorne

I am pretty sure that the sister of my breeder (vet tech and also a breeder) was beginning his treatment yesterday..I pray. If not,I will ask that they do that immediately...I wish my vet would have left him on that...that pisses me off so bad that it may be making him more ill by leaving him untreated. I pray that he will be alright.

So, do you have your baby with you now, is he at the breeder, or at the vet?

laurenhorne · 12-12-2006, 11:53 AM

No I don't have him he is with my breeder's sister..who is a vet tech...at the vet! Hopefully, being monitored there he has a greater chance than with me right now...

Bnot · 12-12-2006, 12:21 PM

I could have swore I replied to this! Keeping your baby in my prayers. And ouch on $2,000 bucks to just find out whats wrong.

I was hoping your baby was at the breeders with their Mama, not the sisters. But at least their getting monitored, and vet tech will know what to do.

Candle lit and prayers heading your way.

laurenhorne · 12-12-2006, 12:59 PM

I think he stays the night with his mom and he may be there today I just know he went yesterday to get some tests done...thanks all for so much support..I would still be crying at work if I didn't have posts to read and reply to...Thanks so much for helpingl the day pass till i can go see him tonight!

BTW just curious (?) do dogs hold grudges..he seemed really irritated with me while I was force feeding him...will he remember that forever and be angry at me when (please God) he comes home?

chachi · 12-12-2006, 01:10 PM

Your little one wont hold a grudge. He just needs a little TLC then he will be back with you

LunasMomma · 12-12-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by laurenhorne

I think he stays the night with his mom and he may be there today I just know he went yesterday to get some tests done...thanks all for so much support..I would still be crying at work if I didn't have posts to read and reply to...Thanks so much for helpingl the day pass till i can go see him tonight!

BTW just curious (?) do dogs hold grudges..he seemed really irritated with me while I was force feeding him...will he remember that forever and be angry at me when (please God) he comes home?

I'm sorry that your baby is still sick

Hopefully on the mend right now!

NO, he will not hold a grudge, cats do that

Seriously, he'll remember that you tried to help him. I had to force feed Luna and we are very very close now, I think closer because of it. Hang in there

12-12-2006, 10:32 AM	#1
laurenhorne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 305	Please pray for my little baby I found this forum a few weeks before I bought my baby and just love all of the support and information that has come my way. I picked up my puppy on Monday night (of last week) December 4th...he seemed just fine but by the second day was not eating. I had a vet appointment and he said he was fine just keep his blood sugar up..by the next day we had to rush him back to the vet and he instructed us further..well, on Friday night he began to throw up and have diarrhea so I took him to the emergency vet clinic and they told me that to find out what was wrong it would cost me around 2,000$$ and they instructed me it would be best to put him down...which I couldn't bare to do so they said they would charge me to keep him on fluids and keep getting his bloodsugar back up which eventually happened..emotionally distraught, I took him home and fed him every 2 hours and continued to give him Nutri-Cal...well, Sunday night I talked to the breeder and told her alot of vets and breeders (on this site) recommend I take him back to his mother a few more weeks..he was 8 weeks and right under a 1 lb. So I took him back there on Sunday and he actually ate a few bites of food but since has been sick again with diarrhea, I almost feel that he was better off with me force feeding him vs him with his mom who isn't nursing...but I keep hearing that if he will pull through he is better off there than under so much stress with his feedings... I do not know what to do, I am so in love with him already and we have bonded so much being together 24 hours a day since I got him... Just please pray for my little guy..he needs lots of prayers!

12-12-2006, 10:46 AM	#3
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time.....You and your pup are in my prayers. __________________ My beautiful Sunshine Me & my Gang

12-12-2006, 11:27 AM	#4
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,128	I'm so sorry your little one is having such a hard time. You and him both are in my thought and prayers. Please continue to keep us updated on his progress. __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Hootie on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Goose on Dogster

12-12-2006, 11:30 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 30,469	You have my prayers too - has he been tested for coccidie and other parasites to rule them out ?? That ER Vet should have done that when you brought him in .... Poor little guy - that's so tiny and I hope he'll be ok __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

12-12-2006, 01:10 PM	#14
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,307	Your little one wont hold a grudge. He just needs a little TLC then he will be back with you __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-12-2006, 10:36 AM	#2
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 11,182	What an awful experience to go through for the two of you. Under 1lb is awfully tiny. It would scare me to death to take care of a little one that small. I do hope he pulls through being back with the breeder. Your right it is so easy to bond in such a short time. I hope he is back with you and healthy real soon. Carol & Buddy

12-12-2006, 11:35 AM	#6
laurenhorne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 305	Ya he does have coccidia which we found out at his first appointment the first day I had him which we got Albon (?) to treat but on the following day, when we had the first blood sugar episode..the vet said to discontinue the use until he was eating normal and not so sick and weak...

12-12-2006, 11:47 AM	#9
laurenhorne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 305	I am pretty sure that the sister of my breeder (vet tech and also a breeder) was beginning his treatment yesterday..I pray. If not,I will ask that they do that immediately...I wish my vet would have left him on that...that pisses me off so bad that it may be making him more ill by leaving him untreated. I pray that he will be alright.

12-12-2006, 11:53 AM	#11
laurenhorne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 305	No I don't have him he is with my breeder's sister..who is a vet tech...at the vet! Hopefully, being monitored there he has a greater chance than with me right now...

12-12-2006, 12:21 PM	#12
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,347	I could have swore I replied to this! Keeping your baby in my prayers. And ouch on $2,000 bucks to just find out whats wrong. I was hoping your baby was at the breeders with their Mama, not the sisters. But at least their getting monitored, and vet tech will know what to do. Candle lit and prayers heading your way.

12-12-2006, 12:59 PM	#13
laurenhorne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 305	I think he stays the night with his mom and he may be there today I just know he went yesterday to get some tests done...thanks all for so much support..I would still be crying at work if I didn't have posts to read and reply to...Thanks so much for helpingl the day pass till i can go see him tonight! BTW just curious (?) do dogs hold grudges..he seemed really irritated with me while I was force feeding him...will he remember that forever and be angry at me when (please God) he comes home?