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Baron · 09-29-2007, 05:27 PM

You might try boiling a little bit of liver in a small amount of water, and giving the pup some of the liquid. DO NOT FEED THE LIVER IT SELF, ONLY THE LIQUID. This has been used on fading puppies with a high success rate. Just supplement some out of a syringe several times a day, not as an only source of nourishment.

ryorkies · 09-29-2007, 05:29 PM

I will continue to keep him in my prayers ... and you also

Julz · 09-29-2007, 07:25 PM

I will keep your little boy in my prayers also.

CO_yorkie_momma · 09-29-2007, 09:54 PM

I would imagine if his tail was infected, it probably hurt and he didnt want to eat. I hope the antibiotics help and it makes him stronger and able to latch on for longer periods of time to nurse. I am so glad you found AngelBeth to help you out. Alot of times by the time the mommas actually deliver we are already wiped out from being up night after night on puppywatch and then it is no sleep afterwards especially if you have a tiny one that you are trying to save so just to find someone to watch him so you can catch up on sleep will help tremendously. Good luck and keep us posted on Yoda's progress.

Sharonandtink · 09-29-2007, 10:02 PM

Thank you so much everyone for caring. It has been nice finally getting some sleep last night. I know what you mean. You are on puppy watch and then finally when they are here you think that you are going to get some sleep and then you find yourself checking on them every two hours making sure that everyone is okay, everyone is eating and all that jazz. I think that this is more work then I expected, but I am loving every minute of this no matter how much it does break my heart or my pocket book. I have new life in my house and they are all such lovers. Expectially Yoda. Thank you for praying for him.

alaskayorkie · 09-30-2007, 01:35 AM

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So do you guys have any ideas on what I should get this woman for her generosity?

I'm just catching up with the latest drama. Good for you for doing everything you can. My thoughts are with you.

I think you should take a couple of your awesome pictures and make her a nice personal thank-you card. A cheap gift that comes from the heart, and you know a dog-lover will love it.

Sharonandtink · 09-30-2007, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I'm just catching up with the latest drama. Good for you for doing everything you can. My thoughts are with you.

I think you should take a couple of your awesome pictures and make her a nice personal thank-you card. A cheap gift that comes from the heart, and you know a dog-lover will love it.

That sounds great. Photobucket has some great options. I just did that with Luis too. Thanks

Susan123 · 09-30-2007, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron

You might try boiling a little bit of liver in a small amount of water, and giving the pup some of the liquid. DO NOT FEED THE LIVER IT SELF, ONLY THE LIQUID. This has been used on fading puppies with a high success rate. Just supplement some out of a syringe several times a day, not as an only source of nourishment.

Just wanted to add on to what Baron mentioned. The actual amount is 4 drops every 2 hours for the first 12 hours (already gone by) then every 4 hours) HTH

Sharonandtink · 09-30-2007, 11:41 AM

Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions.

Julz · 10-01-2007, 04:18 AM

It is now Monday morning and I'm wondering how your little man is doing. I pray to hear about a wonderful improvement and some weight gain. I'll keep checking in as this little guy is on my mind a LOT.

MorkieAZ · 10-01-2007, 08:21 AM

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MorkieAZ I just seen that you were from Pheonix AZ. I will be in Tucson in December for my cousins wedding. I hope that it is cooling down there a little bit. Is this the litter that you were telling me that was all yorkie instead of morkies? How many did you have? Thought I would ask.

I'm so glad you got some help, I've been doing this too for 3 days now and am totally exhausted so I know how you feel. It is so emotional isn't it?

I breed Yorkies and Maltese. This litter is pure Maltese, she had 1 big girl and 1 tiny boy last thursday night, after taking her to the Er for an Oxy shot, she would not progress in labor. He lost weight and now he is back up to birthweight. 2 oz. I PMed a YTer to help me learn how to tube feed since I have never attempted it. He is sucking out of a dropper now.

When you come to Tucson in Dec. it should be beautiful out, so enjoy, you'll love it!

Sharonandtink · 10-01-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Julz

It is now Monday morning and I'm wondering how your little man is doing. I pray to hear about a wonderful improvement and some weight gain. I'll keep checking in as this little guy is on my mind a LOT.

I am so sorry it is late. There is a big time difference when you live in Alaska from everyone else. Yoda has gained some weight. He is just about 4oz right now, which is really good. He still does have that tremor, but I pray that it will go away. I am going to go and visit the boys this afternoon at the vets office. It is Beth day at work and she said that I could stop by with it sibblings and mother. I think Tinkerbell is going to love that. Thank you so much for thinking of us. It is so draining worrying about him all the time, praying that he is going to be okay. So how is your litter doing?

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I'm so glad you got some help, I've been doing this too for 3 days now and am totally exhausted so I know how you feel. It is so emotional isn't it?

I breed Yorkies and Maltese. This litter is pure Maltese, she had 1 big girl and 1 tiny boy last thursday night, after taking her to the Er for an Oxy shot, she would not progress in labor. He lost weight and now he is back up to birthweight. 2 oz. I PMed a YTer to help me learn how to tube feed since I have never attempted it. He is sucking out of a dropper now.

When you come to Tucson in Dec. it should be beautiful out, so enjoy, you'll love it!

Wow, 2 oz!!! I think that is tinyier then when mine were born. WOW!!! He does sound like he is improving. That is great. I will keep you and your little one in my prayiers.

I can't wait to come down. I have not been there in a couple years. My cousin is so excited. We are more like sisters then cousins. It is great.

ARCHIE · 10-01-2007, 10:58 AM

Sharon, just read threw this entire post and wanted to wish you and Yoda best wishes. Prayer's coming for your little guy to keep gaining and be well.

Hope today is another good day for him.

Sharonandtink · 10-01-2007, 11:09 AM

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Sharon, just read threw this entire post and wanted to wish you and Yoda best wishes. Prayer's coming for your little guy to keep gaining and be well.

Hope today is another good day for him.

Thank you so much. I will take pictures when I go and see the boys today and then update the pictures on photobucket. I will try to get one that shows the size difference between him and the others. Thank you so much for all the good wishes and prayers. He really does need as many as he can get.

Julz · 10-01-2007, 01:40 PM

That is wonderful about the weight gain! I do hope the tremors go away...I have never seen one do that. I am definetly looking forward to your pictures

. My litter is doing great ... they fight and grumble and play and make us laugh. Mine are 6 weeks old now, big difference from the little newbies. Thank you so much for the update (I do keep forgetting about a time difference

).

09-29-2007, 10:02 PM	#65
Sharonandtink Proud Alaskan Grandma! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174	Thank you so much everyone for caring. It has been nice finally getting some sleep last night. I know what you mean. You are on puppy watch and then finally when they are here you think that you are going to get some sleep and then you find yourself checking on them every two hours making sure that everyone is okay, everyone is eating and all that jazz. I think that this is more work then I expected, but I am loving every minute of this no matter how much it does break my heart or my pocket book. I have new life in my house and they are all such lovers. Expectially Yoda. Thank you for praying for him. __________________ Sharon Paul RIP:Tinkerbell- Sept 1, 2004-Apr 23, 2008 Delilah Please Strive To Be A Positive Poster!!!

09-30-2007, 11:41 AM	#69
Sharonandtink Proud Alaskan Grandma! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174	Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions. __________________ Sharon Paul RIP:Tinkerbell- Sept 1, 2004-Apr 23, 2008 Delilah Please Strive To Be A Positive Poster!!!

09-29-2007, 05:27 PM	#61
Baron Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 216	You might try boiling a little bit of liver in a small amount of water, and giving the pup some of the liquid. DO NOT FEED THE LIVER IT SELF, ONLY THE LIQUID. This has been used on fading puppies with a high success rate. Just supplement some out of a syringe several times a day, not as an only source of nourishment.

09-29-2007, 05:29 PM	#62
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	I will continue to keep him in my prayers ... and you also

09-29-2007, 07:25 PM	#63
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I will keep your little boy in my prayers also.

09-29-2007, 09:54 PM	#64
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	I would imagine if his tail was infected, it probably hurt and he didnt want to eat. I hope the antibiotics help and it makes him stronger and able to latch on for longer periods of time to nurse. I am so glad you found AngelBeth to help you out. Alot of times by the time the mommas actually deliver we are already wiped out from being up night after night on puppywatch and then it is no sleep afterwards especially if you have a tiny one that you are trying to save so just to find someone to watch him so you can catch up on sleep will help tremendously. Good luck and keep us posted on Yoda's progress.

10-01-2007, 04:18 AM	#70
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	It is now Monday morning and I'm wondering how your little man is doing. I pray to hear about a wonderful improvement and some weight gain. I'll keep checking in as this little guy is on my mind a LOT.

10-01-2007, 10:58 AM	#73
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Sharon, just read threw this entire post and wanted to wish you and Yoda best wishes. Prayer's coming for your little guy to keep gaining and be well. Hope today is another good day for him.

10-01-2007, 01:40 PM	#75
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	That is wonderful about the weight gain! I do hope the tremors go away...I have never seen one do that. I am definetly looking forward to your pictures . My litter is doing great ... they fight and grumble and play and make us laugh. Mine are 6 weeks old now, big difference from the little newbies. Thank you so much for the update (I do keep forgetting about a time difference ).