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hha · 11-12-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cathi

they have already left. Most of the people that live around here say that they got their pups around 5 weeks old. I am sorry if I did the wrong thing. I have just had a stressful day.

Cathi, you are going to be fine hon...I still say 6 weeks, but, as long as he's eating and drinking.. just make sure you have some honey or karo syrup on hand...I've always had my dogs at 6 weeks and never had a problem out of them..the vets around here all say 6 weeks, and I find they all pretty much know what they're talking about...Myself, I like getting them at 6 weeks, it's always worked out really well for me...if he's eating and drinking, don't worry about the honey or karo syrup, but, if he's lethargic, then give him some and get him to your vet..check and make sure he's got teeth..you may want to soften his food with some water, feed him 3-4 times a day..good luck hon..

BelwoBelwo · 11-12-2007, 12:11 PM

Congrat on your new baby. 5 weeks is young but since you already have him and cannot return him; the only other thing to do is nurture him and give him the best care. I hope he's a healthy vibrant puppy. Good luck!! =)

Sugar's Mom · 11-12-2007, 12:12 PM

Yes, it was wrong of the breeder to send him away at five weeks but you didn't know any better. So we are here to try to help you. This poor baby doesn't even have teeth yet. Do you know how to feed him. You had better get you a tube of Nutracal and be prepared to give it to him. Please pm me if you need help. Try to get what you need before the store closes for the night. Om my, this poor little baby.

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 11-12-2007, 12:14 PM

Okay...let's stop saying this was wrong to do because even though it is, it cannot be changed. Instead let's help Cathi with all the wealth of knowledge of breeders and others we have here. Cathi, do you have any questions anyone can answer? If so, PLEASE ask them...everyone will be more than happy to help you out. We all wish the best for this pup

xxmxaxrxyxx · 11-12-2007, 12:14 PM

sorry I didn't mean to stress you out but I was just a little concern.

we are all here to help you out...don't hesitate to ask questions.

myboy · 11-12-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathi

they have already left. Most of the people that live around here say that they got their pups around 5 weeks old. I am sorry if I did the wrong thing. I have just had a stressful day.

How are you feeding him?
You didn't know. Now you will.
Don't get stressed out the baby doesn't need that also. So clam down. Take some deep breaths and let all the stress out.
Ok, have you called your vet?
We are here for you

LunasMomma · 11-12-2007, 12:15 PM

You got a lot of good advice here. We all just want to help, no one is upset with YOU for the pup's age, the breeder should know better

Now that you have him, he needs to be eating something that is easy on his tummy and his new tiny teeth. If you go here:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58036

you'll find this formula, which a very experienced breeder gave me when my Luna was a baby. It's what she weans her pups on, before starting them on ground up kibbles. A lot will say that the half and half is bad for them, but my girl thrived on it and had nice firm stools, no problems at all.

I just wanted to also wish you luck and PLEASE keep in touch here, we're all concerned for your new baby and are here if you need us

Cathi · 11-12-2007, 12:16 PM

He will be seen on the 4 of December. Our neighbor is a vet tech and I took him over there today. He eats wet puppy food and bottle water. She told me to stop by her office tommorrow and she will have the intern take a good look at him. She didn't see anything wrong with him right now. He weight about 1 lb. I was give feed and some instructions on what to do. But I am still very scared. I am sorry if I made anyone mad at me.

littlewhip · 11-12-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Okay...let's stop saying this was wrong to do because even though it is, it cannot be changed. Instead let's help Cathi with all the wealth of knowledge of breeders and others we have here. Cathi, do you have any questions anyone can answer? If so, PLEASE ask them...everyone will be more than happy to help you out. We all wish the best for this pup

We are all here to help

myboy · 11-12-2007, 12:21 PM

We are not mad at you. We are upset with the breeder. We will be here for you. So get that out of your mind. At least he is eating. There are some wonderful people on here. So don't think that we not. We just worry about the baby puppy. Claim down. Because remember the baby feels your stress. So you need to stay relaxed.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 11-12-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathi

He will be seen on the 4 of December. Our neighbor is a vet tech and I took him over there today. He eats wet puppy food and bottle water. She told me to stop by her office tommorrow and she will have the intern take a good look at him. She didn't see anything wrong with him right now. He weight about 1 lb. I was give feed and some instructions on what to do. But I am still very scared. I am sorry if I made anyone mad at me.

i don't think anyone here is mad at you...don't take it like that...

KathyinCali · 11-12-2007, 12:26 PM

Congratulations on your new arrival

Sometimes things happen and it sounds like this is one of those times so...I can't wait to see pictures of your new baby and look forward to watching him grow here on YT!

There are so many knowledgable breeders and Yorkie lovers on here you are in good hands

Warm wishes,

adorame · 11-12-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathi

He will be seen on the 4 of December. Our neighbor is a vet tech and I took him over there today. He eats wet puppy food and bottle water. She told me to stop by her office tommorrow and she will have the intern take a good look at him. She didn't see anything wrong with him right now. He weight about 1 lb. I was give feed and some instructions on what to do. But I am still very scared. I am sorry if I made anyone mad at me.

No, I think most people are just upset that the BREEDER let such a young puppy home, I know that I was in no way mad at you!! It's good that he will be seen by the intern tomorrow, it will most likely ease your mind that all is well with the little guy! Bring the instructions with you and have the intern see if they are good to follow for his age. Good luck!!

Ellie May · 11-12-2007, 12:29 PM

Five weeks old is way too young. Remember a couple weeks ago I posted in your thread that six weeks is too young? You do have a bit of a problem on your hands now. Your dog may have social problems because of this (mine probably does because I got her too early at eight weeks). Hypoglycemia is also a huge concern. I would be getting up every two to four hours at the least to check on it.

What is important is what you have to do now though. It doesn't matter what a vet tech says. I would go to a vet immediately and have them set up a feeding schedule.

Superstarkba · 11-12-2007, 12:34 PM

I hope that everything is ok with him, thats sorda odd for the breeder to rush you into getting him at 5 weeks. I got both of mine at 8, which is still too young. IMO. Do you have some nutrical to give him?? Decemember 5th is awfully to long to go w.o seeing a doctor.. is there another one you can go to see just to make sure that everythings ok?

11-12-2007, 12:14 PM	#19
LuvMyPrinceKobi & Reicher Baby, too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,675	Okay...let's stop saying this was wrong to do because even though it is, it cannot be changed. Instead let's help Cathi with all the wealth of knowledge of breeders and others we have here. Cathi, do you have any questions anyone can answer? If so, PLEASE ask them...everyone will be more than happy to help you out. We all wish the best for this pup __________________ Teri, Reicher , Kobi , Killian

11-12-2007, 12:14 PM	#20
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	sorry I didn't mean to stress you out but I was just a little concern. we are all here to help you out...don't hesitate to ask questions. __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

11-12-2007, 12:15 PM	#22
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	You got a lot of good advice here. We all just want to help, no one is upset with YOU for the pup's age, the breeder should know better Now that you have him, he needs to be eating something that is easy on his tummy and his new tiny teeth. If you go here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58036 you'll find this formula, which a very experienced breeder gave me when my Luna was a baby. It's what she weans her pups on, before starting them on ground up kibbles. A lot will say that the half and half is bad for them, but my girl thrived on it and had nice firm stools, no problems at all. I just wanted to also wish you luck and PLEASE keep in touch here, we're all concerned for your new baby and are here if you need us __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

11-12-2007, 12:16 PM	#23
Cathi YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 380	I have a vet check set up He will be seen on the 4 of December. Our neighbor is a vet tech and I took him over there today. He eats wet puppy food and bottle water. She told me to stop by her office tommorrow and she will have the intern take a good look at him. She didn't see anything wrong with him right now. He weight about 1 lb. I was give feed and some instructions on what to do. But I am still very scared. I am sorry if I made anyone mad at me.

11-12-2007, 12:21 PM	#25
myboy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,416	We are not mad at you. We are upset with the breeder. We will be here for you. So get that out of your mind. At least he is eating. There are some wonderful people on here. So don't think that we not. We just worry about the baby puppy. Claim down. Because remember the baby feels your stress. So you need to stay relaxed. __________________ Deiter, Cozmo & Lynda Yorkie say I Love You with there tail. Deiter says Kalina

11-12-2007, 12:11 PM	#17
BelwoBelwo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: california Posts: 131	Congrat on your new baby. 5 weeks is young but since you already have him and cannot return him; the only other thing to do is nurture him and give him the best care. I hope he's a healthy vibrant puppy. Good luck!! =)

11-12-2007, 12:12 PM	#18
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	Yes, it was wrong of the breeder to send him away at five weeks but you didn't know any better. So we are here to try to help you. This poor baby doesn't even have teeth yet. Do you know how to feed him. You had better get you a tube of Nutracal and be prepared to give it to him. Please pm me if you need help. Try to get what you need before the store closes for the night. Om my, this poor little baby.

11-12-2007, 12:26 PM	#27
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Congratulations on your new arrival Sometimes things happen and it sounds like this is one of those times so...I can't wait to see pictures of your new baby and look forward to watching him grow here on YT! There are so many knowledgable breeders and Yorkie lovers on here you are in good hands Warm wishes, __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster Last edited by KathyinCali; 11-12-2007 at 12:28 PM.

11-12-2007, 12:29 PM	#29
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Five weeks old is way too young. Remember a couple weeks ago I posted in your thread that six weeks is too young? You do have a bit of a problem on your hands now. Your dog may have social problems because of this (mine probably does because I got her too early at eight weeks). Hypoglycemia is also a huge concern. I would be getting up every two to four hours at the least to check on it. What is important is what you have to do now though. It doesn't matter what a vet tech says. I would go to a vet immediately and have them set up a feeding schedule. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-12-2007, 12:34 PM	#30
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I hope that everything is ok with him, thats sorda odd for the breeder to rush you into getting him at 5 weeks. I got both of mine at 8, which is still too young. IMO. Do you have some nutrical to give him?? Decemember 5th is awfully to long to go w.o seeing a doctor.. is there another one you can go to see just to make sure that everythings ok?