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Originally Posted by lillymae  This pup needs to be checked for a liver shunt ASAP. I would find a new vet ASAP as well. Any vet who is afraid to take blood from a 2 lb dog needs to go back to school for more training. Did the pup have any vaccinations prior to the onset of him not feeling well ? Is he showing Any other symptoms other then the vomiting & sleeping ? |
This would be my first thought as well and I cannot imagine a vet that did not think to check this on a yorkie that was failing to thrive at this age.
To OP -- I agree with the others, you have little choice about getting this pup the help it needs. You took on the responsibility when you brought him into your family. He is a living thing that requires nurturing and vet help. I would see if the vet will take payments or if you can start a wellcard account -- it is a credit card to make payments for vet services and testing. Whatever you have to do to take care of this poor baby! If you absolutely cannot make good on your commitment to care for this little one, then a rescue needs to be sought out immediately so they can seek the appropriate care for this baby NOW!
Too many think yes, they can afford a yorkie (or other small dog) because they can come up with the purchase price and know they can afford the cost of dog food. But there is so much more. Small dogs, especially, are prone to high cost vet care needs. It is something that every prospective owner needs to take into account BEFORE they bring a pup home. You need to ask yourself, can I spend a few thousand dollars should this pup require it for good health? If the answer is "no" then you should leave the pup at the breeders and buy a gold fish or something you can afford to take care of all its needs. I know that sounds a little blunt but it needs to be said, for other prospective owners who might come along and read.
As for the OP -- either do something about financing the specialist care this puppy needs or contact the nearest rescue immediately. It has already been too long with nothing done, so do not wait another week -- this week, make a decision and get something done for this precious baby. If you do have to give up the pup, I am so very sorry. It is a hard lesson learned and one that will hurt I'm sure. But you have to put the pup's health first now. If you can make payments, get a well card, or otherwise borrow the money, then that is great too. But be sure to put some money aside each week to pay back this money and to start a new account for Emergency Vet funds. If you manage to hang in there and pay this yourself, you will have earned the love of this pup and the respect of all here! Good luck to you both! I hope you are able to save your dear pet and manage to keep ownership.