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Originally Posted by Dobby5614  Thanks for responding. My little guy's name is Dobby. He's so sweet and very timid. The reason I think he was mistreated was bc the shelter I adopted him from says he arrived at the shelter completely matted and it looked like he was not taken well care of. He also cowers any time anyone new comes near him. He shakes uncontrollably. It's so sad. He's definitely bonding with me and my family.
I walk him on a leash. Sometimes we are outside walking for almost an hour and nothing! For example, this morning I took him out of the crate after about 8 hours overnight and he had no accidents in the crate. I immediately took him for a walk. We walked for a half hour and nothing. No pee or poop. I took him back inside and fed him. Then took him back out and eventually peed but still has not had a bowel movement.
I took him to the vet yesterday for the diarrhea and they gave him an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. They also gave him canned dog food that will be gentler on his stomach. He's been gobbling it up which he hadn't done with his previous food (I bought the same food he'd been eating at the shelter) I'm just concerned that he's not going to the bathroom enough. |
You are wonderful for giving Dobby a loving home and the care he needs. Sometimes Yorkies take time to settle into their new homes, even when they come from ideal circumstances. It's wonderful that he is bonding with you and your family. He is probably still nervous about the unknowns -- like will he keep his new home? will he be able to please his new family? will things continue to be great?
Diarrhea can throw of the pooping schedule. When Teddy had it bad, he went on meds and then it took almost 48 hours before he needed to poop. I think their systems needs to fill up again. Glad to hear Dobby likes his prescription food.
Nervousness can also cause all kinds of strange potty habits. I brought Max home at 13 weeks and he held it for 10 hours! Scared me to death. Teddy was 8 months and held it for the almost 6 hour trip. They were shy about going potty in front of me.
Try bringing treats (i.e. simple kibble or a little steamed plain chicken breast) with you when you go outside and when Dobby does his business, praise him like he performed the best trick ever and then give him a treat.
Give him time and he will settle in.
Share some pictures of your little guy.