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08-03-2008, 07:36 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| Help feeding new baby please! I just brought home my baby last night. The breeder said he was six weeks old and completely weaned (yeah right.) but he just seems too young. Mind you, this is my first time with such a tiny pup so I might not know what I'm talking about.... but I'm pretty sure toy dogs aren't supposed to go to their new homes so soon. He gets really excited over the soft puppy food in the pouch that she recommended, and he laps up the gravy, but doesn't seem to really eat any of it. I have been giving him puppy milk (afraid that he's not getting enough nutrition) and he eats that just fine, but now he has watery diarrhea. He is still nice and tubby, though. I'm not sure if the diarrhea is caused by the stress of new surrounds, a change in diet.... I just don't know. I've never had a puppy so young that they weren't already playing all of the time. All Tobey does is sleep, have diarrhea, and drink his milk. I would appreciate any help or advice........ can't wait to make some Yorkie-lovin new friends! Thanks, Lisa |
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08-03-2008, 09:55 PM | #2 |
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| Oh, dear. You are right. Your puppy is way too young to leave it's mother. Yorkie puppies should not be sold before twelve weeks old. The milk is probably giving him diarrhea. Diarrhea in a puppy so young can be deadly. Your puppy is also at great risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). You need to take that baby to your vet tomorrow. |
08-04-2008, 05:06 AM | #3 | |
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08-04-2008, 05:57 AM | #4 |
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| I agree withthe others and I am not a pro at this either. Also he should see your own vet asap after you get him in any case.
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08-04-2008, 04:04 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| Took the little one to the vet and he checked out really healthy, though younger than we thought....the vet thinks he is about 5 weeks old. But the vet said he's great and gave me some great tips. Tobey is actually wandering around the room with my son as I type this. My husband thinks I was being too panicky, but..... definitely better safe than sorry, right? Thanks, guys, for your responses........ bear with me as I embark on this adventure, okay? lol Lisa |
08-04-2008, 04:13 PM | #6 |
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| Your breeder is an idiot. they are still infants at that age and still need their mother to teach them how to be a dog, and proper dog ettiquet. Keep asking questions, no questions is stupid and no problem is minor. Good Luck to you. |
08-04-2008, 04:13 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| By the way, BabyMom, your bows are incredible! Guess it will be a while before I need them, but now I definitely know where I'm going to get them! Lisa |
08-04-2008, 04:18 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| JeanieK, Ya think? lol Well, if I ever get another one it will be differen't. I'm kinda just glad I rescued him from stupid people. I called her and she told me to feed him ham or Meow Mix. We won't even talk about the words that came out of my mouth. |
08-04-2008, 04:51 PM | #9 |
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| In many states it's illegal to sell puppies that young. I see you are from Tennessee. Is your breeder there, too? Tennessee doesn't have any laws about puppy sales. |
08-04-2008, 05:06 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| Yep, the breeder is here..... go figure, another thing TN can get a bad rep for! lol I already have a cousin who asked if we have shopping malls here...
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08-04-2008, 05:25 PM | #11 | |
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No one has mentioned this yet, but did your vet mention puppy Nutrical? You can find it at Petsmart/petco in the health/supplement aisle. (Definitely listen to your vet, I am not pretending to know everything) I just think it is a wonderful thing to have around in case of a hypoglycemic emergency (or if he doesn't want to eat). If he starts to act lethargic or can't hold his head up well, you definitely want to put a little in his mouth. (It is very strong, a little goes a LONG way!) When I got Baron he was less than 1.5lbs and I would give him a tiny bit every 6 hours his first few days home. One other thing to ask your vet about...Pedialyte. I bought the generic (no flavor) and mixed a little in his water to help prevent dehydration with the stress of moving. Sorry my post is SO long. Congratulations and Good luck with your new baby!!! Keep us all updated on how he's doing | |
08-04-2008, 05:30 PM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Congrats on your addition to your family...the little ones do need extra care....you sound like you are doing fine already! Welcome to YT!
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08-04-2008, 05:36 PM | #13 |
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| are you feeding him regular milk? i'm not a breeder or anything but i know it can give dogs wet/runny/diarrhea-ish poop. what did the vet recommend you feed him? nutrical is a MUST to have, i got riley when he was 8 weeks old and i was giving it to him at least 5 times a day if not more. i know they sell the milk replacement formulas at petsmart/petco, maybe ask your vet if you can give him that?
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08-04-2008, 05:41 PM | #14 |
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| Hi there and Welcome to YT ! I am sorry your got your puppy from that breeder... but, now it is your job to keep him healthy .Do not feed your baby meow Mix, that is for cat's. feeding ham is way too salty and fatty . Did the vet suggest anything ? I would think canned puppy food if he will eat that. Or Chicken and rice, using the white meat only. You could mix tiny bits of vegies .OR mix the chicken with the canned puppy food. Buy a high quality canned puppy food too. Make sure he is drinking water too.
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08-04-2008, 05:41 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| BlondeYorkieMom, The vet gave me Prescription Diet a/d food.... it's got lots of nutrients and the consistency of baby food so it's easy to feed if I'm having trouble. Not sure if it's like the Nutrical, so I'm definitely gonna ask them when I go back and maybe get some to keep for emergencies. I've discovered that Tobey is just like my kids, though...... take them to the doctor and they suddenly act like they feel just fine. He played for quite a while tonight, which tickled me to death! Thanks Everybody!
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