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MindyA · 08-25-2009, 02:50 AM

We just adopte a 1 1/2 year old female Yorkie, Mindy! We are new dog owners and have a lot to learn so I am looking for some guidance.

Her first two nights were great, we didn't hear a thing from her. But last night she was crying, almost screaming loudly. It started an hour after we went to bed and continued every 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. through the night.

I went to her and she appeared to just want attention (perhaps a delayed reaction to her recent separation from the other family and her brother?). She was excited, jumping up and obviously wanting out of her kennel each time.

Once she pooped and I cleaned that up but then when my husband got up this morning she had pooped a little more and he changed the pad and put down a clean one. When he returned from his shower, there was something RED on the pad. When I looked it was very red in colour and looks a bit like strawberry jelly with a couple clots or clumps. (she is fixed)

We don't know if she pooped it or coughed it up.

I'm concerned and not sure what to do next. Does anyone have any ideas or guidance?

caitriona · 08-25-2009, 03:02 AM

Take her to the Vet ASAP, if it came out of her rear it could signify a big problem. My mom's dog did the same thing and she was having kidney failure, it could also be a urinary track infection of some kind.

RoscoesMommy42 · 08-25-2009, 03:05 AM

Oh gosh. I don't know, but I would probably take her to the vet. Please keep us updated and welcome to YT!!!

TeresaM · 08-25-2009, 05:09 AM

I think a visit to the vet is called for too. Blood, regardless of which end it came from

, needs medical attention. It could be something as simple as a small broken blood vessel due to diarrhea caused by the stress of a new home, but it could also be an indication of something more serious. Always better to error on the side of caution.

Patti · 08-25-2009, 05:29 AM

Welcome and congrats on your new baby. They can get some bloody diahrea from stress if they have a sensitive tummy or food changes. Since she is crying too I would definately have your vet check her out. They can give you something to settle her tummy. Please keep us posted.

harleyyorkie · 08-25-2009, 05:54 AM

Take her to the vet and take whatever it was she coughed/pooped with you, that will help them alot in indentifying the problem. Good luck with your baby!

kjc · 08-25-2009, 06:27 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT!

Yorkies can be prone to having bouts of collitis and/or HGE Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis. Mostly cause is unknown, but is thought to be stress-related. ( food changes, any stressors: things that upset the dog) Both can come on quickly and due to the smaller size of most Yorkies can be quite rapidly debilitating and requires treatment from a Vet: the sooner the better (and the less expensive). Hope this helps...

08-25-2009, 02:50 AM	#1
MindyA YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1	Health concern - New Yorkie Owner We just adopte a 1 1/2 year old female Yorkie, Mindy! We are new dog owners and have a lot to learn so I am looking for some guidance. Her first two nights were great, we didn't hear a thing from her. But last night she was crying, almost screaming loudly. It started an hour after we went to bed and continued every 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. through the night. I went to her and she appeared to just want attention (perhaps a delayed reaction to her recent separation from the other family and her brother?). She was excited, jumping up and obviously wanting out of her kennel each time. Once she pooped and I cleaned that up but then when my husband got up this morning she had pooped a little more and he changed the pad and put down a clean one. When he returned from his shower, there was something RED on the pad. When I looked it was very red in colour and looks a bit like strawberry jelly with a couple clots or clumps. (she is fixed) We don't know if she pooped it or coughed it up. I'm concerned and not sure what to do next. Does anyone have any ideas or guidance?

08-25-2009, 03:02 AM	#2
caitriona Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 127	Take her to the Vet ASAP, if it came out of her rear it could signify a big problem. My mom's dog did the same thing and she was having kidney failure, it could also be a urinary track infection of some kind. __________________ Don't you know never to let a vampire in your house! Lestat Born June 10th 2008

08-25-2009, 03:05 AM	#3
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Oh gosh. I don't know, but I would probably take her to the vet. Please keep us updated and welcome to YT!!! __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

08-25-2009, 05:09 AM	#4
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	I think a visit to the vet is called for too. Blood, regardless of which end it came from , needs medical attention. It could be something as simple as a small broken blood vessel due to diarrhea caused by the stress of a new home, but it could also be an indication of something more serious. Always better to error on the side of caution. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

08-25-2009, 05:29 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome and congrats on your new baby. They can get some bloody diahrea from stress if they have a sensitive tummy or food changes. Since she is crying too I would definately have your vet check her out. They can give you something to settle her tummy. Please keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-25-2009, 05:54 AM	#6
harleyyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny South Posts: 470	Take her to the vet and take whatever it was she coughed/pooped with you, that will help them alot in indentifying the problem. Good luck with your baby! __________________ Elizabeth Harley Rita Scooter Bandit Peanut

08-25-2009, 06:27 AM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Hi and Welcome to YT! Yorkies can be prone to having bouts of collitis and/or HGE Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis. Mostly cause is unknown, but is thought to be stress-related. ( food changes, any stressors: things that upset the dog) Both can come on quickly and due to the smaller size of most Yorkies can be quite rapidly debilitating and requires treatment from a Vet: the sooner the better (and the less expensive). Hope this helps... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity