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Originally Posted by Lou  I am glad your baby is doing a little better.
I would like to suggest to you that you think about going to a different vet. A vet should be able to draw blood from a 2lb puppy. Adie didn't weigh that much and the vet put an IV in her little leg without a problem. Also the vet should have told you about the prescription dog food (A/D). And one more thing...When a puppy that small is vomiting the vet should give you a prescription to stop it as well as the antibiotics. While I am on the topic of antibiotics - they can cause diarrhea.
I see you are getting some really good advice on this site and I thank God for all the many new friends you have found. Keep up the good work - Take good care of your little guy and again, keep us posted. We care!
Lou
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Did you ever tell us his name? Is it Buster? |
I agree. I guess I missed that Buster was already two pounds. Your vet should have been able to take blood from him. It's very easy to take blood from the jugular vein.
I also agree with MyFairLacy. At two pounds, he is big for only seven weeks. He is more the size that a 12 week old would be so he should be better able to regulate his blood sugar. It's very important that blood be taken and his liver function evaluated. Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have shunt than all other breeds combined and a puppy from a puppymill is at a very high risk for genetic conditions.