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HighlandYorkies · 07-05-2007, 04:15 PM

The first time you hear it in a puppy it is terrifying, but you learn with experience, and the bigger they get, the easier it is for these things not to happen. I agree it is terrifying when you hear that screaming.....and yes, I would agree it is because they are feeling some amount of pain. They have such tiny bones, that they are hurt so easily. Most of the time they will be fine, but always look out for a few days after to check they really ARE ok. I am sure you will do this without anyone telling you - we were all first timers once, and we all learn to be extra careful with these fragile little dogs.
I feel sorry for you - you must have been terrified for your puppy - even if you have learned by now yourself to be extra careful, I know what it is like when you have visitors who haven't a clue that these are not just normal hardy wee dogs. It's like you have to think of what could happen if visitors are over, or you are out and about - just like you would have to do with a toddler.
It's horrible to hear any baby in pain.
Give your puppy an extra hug from me, and just keep an eye on him the next few days, as I am sure you will

p.s. another thing to watch out for is that they don't jump off a bed that is higher than they realise !

Best wishes, Debra x x x x

Tara(7years)Casper(4and a half years)Tammy(4years) ....all 4lbs.

07-05-2007, 04:15 PM	#31
HighlandYorkies DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland Posts: 712	The first time you hear it in a puppy it is terrifying, but you learn with experience, and the bigger they get, the easier it is for these things not to happen. I agree it is terrifying when you hear that screaming.....and yes, I would agree it is because they are feeling some amount of pain. They have such tiny bones, that they are hurt so easily. Most of the time they will be fine, but always look out for a few days after to check they really ARE ok. I am sure you will do this without anyone telling you - we were all first timers once, and we all learn to be extra careful with these fragile little dogs. I feel sorry for you - you must have been terrified for your puppy - even if you have learned by now yourself to be extra careful, I know what it is like when you have visitors who haven't a clue that these are not just normal hardy wee dogs. It's like you have to think of what could happen if visitors are over, or you are out and about - just like you would have to do with a toddler. It's horrible to hear any baby in pain. Give your puppy an extra hug from me, and just keep an eye on him the next few days, as I am sure you will p.s. another thing to watch out for is that they don't jump off a bed that is higher than they realise ! Best wishes, Debra x x x x Tara(7years)Casper(4and a half years)Tammy(4years) ....all 4lbs.