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tpaxton23 · 04-05-2006, 04:44 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about the ordeal you had to go through. I'm sure it was devastating. It doesn't take long to get attached to them. My Dylan has had a rough start also. I picked him up at 8 weeks old and he weighed 1.2 lbs. I took him to my vet to get checked out within the 48 hours specified by the breeder. The vet was concerned about him because the puppy had coccidia (a parasite in the intestines) and he was so little. The vet said that I must make sure that he eats and stays hydrated. I spoon feed him and force him to take water through a syringe. He had to be treated twice for the coccidia but I think he has finally passed all of them. I have had him for 3 weeks and he has only gained .1 lb (1.6 oz). He's seems to feel pretty good though and is very energetic since he is over the cociddia. He also had a reaction to his first booster shot and got a huge lump on his neck several days after the shot. I had to run him back to the vet. I was sure he had a tumor or his gland was rampant with infection. I was so relieved that it was just from the shot and should go away on its own.

Are you filing a suit against the breeder? Does the vet know what was wrong with you little Joie? I hope that you can get this resolved and find another wonderful, healthy yorkie puppy. I have found out that most breeders will not place the small yorkies like ours until they are at least 12 weeks old. I think this really helps to ensure that they are more stable and healthy. Dylan and I will keep you and Joie in our prayers.

04-05-2006, 04:44 AM	#40
tpaxton23 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 867	I'm so sorry I'm so sorry to hear about the ordeal you had to go through. I'm sure it was devastating. It doesn't take long to get attached to them. My Dylan has had a rough start also. I picked him up at 8 weeks old and he weighed 1.2 lbs. I took him to my vet to get checked out within the 48 hours specified by the breeder. The vet was concerned about him because the puppy had coccidia (a parasite in the intestines) and he was so little. The vet said that I must make sure that he eats and stays hydrated. I spoon feed him and force him to take water through a syringe. He had to be treated twice for the coccidia but I think he has finally passed all of them. I have had him for 3 weeks and he has only gained .1 lb (1.6 oz). He's seems to feel pretty good though and is very energetic since he is over the cociddia. He also had a reaction to his first booster shot and got a huge lump on his neck several days after the shot. I had to run him back to the vet. I was sure he had a tumor or his gland was rampant with infection. I was so relieved that it was just from the shot and should go away on its own. Are you filing a suit against the breeder? Does the vet know what was wrong with you little Joie? I hope that you can get this resolved and find another wonderful, healthy yorkie puppy. I have found out that most breeders will not place the small yorkies like ours until they are at least 12 weeks old. I think this really helps to ensure that they are more stable and healthy. Dylan and I will keep you and Joie in our prayers.