[wegypsies]

Hello!
My brother-in-law found a little Yorkie wandering lost, dirty, hungry, and matted. Couldn't find his owner. We agreed to take him because he was such a happy-go-lucky little guy and showed no signs of little dog syndrome. We brought him to our home last Sunday evening (Oct 3). He attached to us so quickly -- we couldn't get more than 5 feet from him without him following; we always received such happy greetings; he seemed to be a typical busy-body Yorkie. We named him Dexter and he started responding to his name. Had a few potty accidents, but that was improving. He even started making friends with Jake the 18 lb cat.

I took him to the vet on Thursday for shots. Re-checked the micro chip information -- none of the numbers were in service. Vet figures he's 4 yrs old, and is in good health, except for needing his teeth cleaned.

The next stop was the groomers. His mats were down to the skin. They had to keep him for 3 hours and ended up clipping his body quite short. The groomer told me he was fine while she was clipping his back end, but as she got to his front, he strongly objected and was jumping and squirming. She said she put the clippers away and used scissors.

Yesterday he was a bit lethargic, but we expected that as a result of the shots. He did eat a good dinner and drink water. His stools are normal.

Yesterday, and still today, he's not acting anything like he did the first 4 days we had him. He won't come to me anymore. Hides under the dining room table. Won't come back in the door after he's been outside -- he just stands at the open door. No more happy greetings. He'll just sit in one spot or in his bed. A lot of shaking too. He still has a good appetite and his stools are normal.

While I've had dogs all my life, I've never had a Yorkie, or another breed this small. I would use some advise on what might be the problem, and/or how I can help Dexter get back to his "old" self. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!