Hi guys-
I found this forum during the middle of the nite while I was up with Maxx again. Maxx is my 6 yr old -4LB yorkie-- well he was 4+ lbs but currently he is 3-1/2
Anyway-- he was the runt of the litter at birth and has always been a hand full-- but he is my baby. Our most recent problem is that he seems to have developed auto-ammune anemia--- they transfused him 2 weeks ago and put him on steriods and antibiotics. Here's my challenge:
#1- he isn't hungry on this med-- i have tried EVERYTHING-- so i feed him whatever he'll eat from my hand-- ( up until now he was a kibble and once a day soft food kid) now as I said ANYTHING he will eat. i plan to try dried infant formula and rice cereal (his original baby food) as he needs his strength to fight this thing!
#2- he has always been an out potty boy-- but now he needs to pee 4-6 times during the night-- and i really need to train him to a pad-- i can't continue this schedule- my lack of sleep is becoming problematic-thus searching the web for help at 4am.
HOW DO I TRAIN AN ADULT DOG TO A POTTY PAD???
#3- getting the meds down!! i have been hiding the meds in 1/4 inch cubes of cheese or sugar cookie dough-- but now he won't eat that- any ideas?
any and all help would be appreciated- this is my first dog so experienced owners may have insights i have yet to find! many thanks- lesley, jax, fl