This is not "common" for Yorkies....it IS a common problem with some of the people that breed Yorkies. Letting a baby go before it is 12-14 weeks old has many "unintended consequences".....this puppy was too early to have been started on vaccinations, if she even was. If she was traveling unvaccinated, that is not good. These little young babies just do not have all four feet planted firmly on the ground, so to speak, health wise. Responsible, ethical breeders want to kjeep their babies until it is best FOR THE PUPPY to be allowed to leave. I personally do NOT let mine go before they are fully vaccinated with all their puppy shots....I not only want them completely vaccinated, I want to make absolutely certain they tolerated the vaccinations without any untoward effects. And of course there are the psychological benefits of leaving babies with their momma for that length of time, which I wont even go into in this case as your problem is with your sick little girl. I am terribly sorry for your predicament, especially for that pitiful little soul that is now struggling to survive at such an early age, when she should have nothing but love and happiness and endless play and fun and joy and exploring and learning.....but she is fighting to live because some incompetetent BYB didnt care enough about this baby to make SURE that this baby had a glorious future. I am praying for your precious little baby.....do NOT let the vet vaccinate this baby while she is sick already....If she survives this unfortunate event, take her home, do NOT expose her to any other dogs and as few people as absolutely possible, until she gets well and can be started on her vaccinations. I would NEVER vaccinate this baby against kennel cough, especially with the live virus....she could easily come down with the disease all over again. |