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amandawash · 12-23-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by melissa912

sorry had to turn off the computer and relax for my own sake i was gunna go into cardiac arrest myself.. welll i couldnt find an open vet so i called the breeder and he told him exactly what was happening..he said since prince was able to walk that he was gunna be okay.. the nutri cal seemed to open up his appetite and he just went off on the food.. what happened was my bf mixed kibble w his wet and he hated it so he wouldnt eat. it takes a little time to figure out wat they like esp. bc they r such picky eaters. but anyway my bfs mom came over and helped us take care of him w the breeder on the fone until he fell asleep. he seems just fine this morning but im not lettin him out of the cage at all today & im gunna make an appt. for the vet for today just to be sure.

thanks so much for caring & u guys r right this is really hard for us. i didnt know having a puppy was such hard work. if i ever get a puppy again i will make sure it is at least 6 months. i dont know why they let these puppies go so small but now keep prince healthy is my main priority, thanks again xoxo

I am really glad he's seeming ok this morning. However, the information your breeder gave you was incredibly ignorant. Just because he could walk, does not guarantee he was going to "be ok." They can be walking around like normal and go into cardiac arrest, fall into a coma, etc. I am very glad that you are taking him into the vet this morning. I would urge you to ask if they can schedule a bit of extra time, so you can have a long discussion with your vet about caring for a tiny, very young puppy. I would then encourage you to go home and type it all up and put it somewhere you wont forget, as well as make sure you have all the necessary supplies on hand, so if another episode comes up, you can be prepared.

Poor little Prince, I hope he's ok. Good luck.

Judy in Waco · 12-23-2008, 07:58 AM

I just thought of something. Another reason to go today is that it will be VERY difficult to get veterinary treatment Wednesday and Thursday due to the holiday, and it never fails that my little ones get sick over the holidays. This way if the vet is already aware of the situation, he/she will be in a better position to help you if anything should (God forbid) happen over the holidays.

Ellie May · 12-23-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by melissa912

and ii think he ate so much last night so he wasnt eating this morning but i fed him by hand and gave him a little deli turkey

I'm glad he's doing better.
Deli turkey can be high in fat and it is full of preservitives and sodium. It isn't healthy and, depending on fat content, can border on dangerous. If you want to give hiim meat as a treat, boneless skinless chicken breast is better.

Ellie May · 12-23-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

I am really glad he's seeming ok this morning. However, the information your breeder gave you was incredibly ignorant. Just because he could walk, does not guarantee he was going to "be ok." They can be walking around like normal and go into cardiac arrest, fall into a coma, etc. I am very glad that you are taking him into the vet this morning. I would urge you to ask if they can schedule a bit of extra time, so you can have a long discussion with your vet about caring for a tiny, very young puppy. I would then encourage you to go home and type it all up and put it somewhere you wont forget, as well as make sure you have all the necessary supplies on hand, so if another episode comes up, you can be prepared.

Poor little Prince, I hope he's ok. Good luck.

I'm still very concerned for him because with Nutrical, he should've been doing tons better 5-10 minutes after. I hope there isn't something more going on here...

Woogie Man · 12-23-2008, 08:19 AM

So glad to hear he's doing better. There's been a lot of worry going on here for you guys. I agree with the other post. Just because he's walking around doesn't mean he's over it. Make sure he gets plenty of rest until he's completely restored. Until he's older, you'll want to strictly limit his playtime so he doesn't have another episode. I would think 15 minutes would be enough and then have him eat and rest. Nutri-cal about twice daily wouldn't hurt for now, especially after playtime. It's not your fault this happened so don't feel bad. Make sure he stays firm and plump feeling and don't count on him eating if you leave food out for him. Also, I've heard from a vet that karo syrup gets into their system faster than Nutri-cal. It's not as good a product but will work faster if he's showing distress again. Best of luck to you.

melissa912 · 12-23-2008, 09:54 AM

i have nutrical and kyro syrup but the kyro syrup is only for emergency and says 911 on the outside so i remember.. he is goin into the vet in about half hour to get some shots and i will def tell the doctor whats going on.. ill update you wen i get back

Judy in Waco · 12-23-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by melissa912

i have nutrical and kyro syrup but the kyro syrup is only for emergency and says 911 on the outside so i remember.. he is goin into the vet in about half hour to get some shots and i will def tell the doctor whats going on.. ill update you wen i get back

Hey, Melissa! You really need to talk to the vet BEFORE the shots! I'm very very serious here! It could make a bad situation even worse. Please?

Ellie May · 12-23-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Hey, Melissa! You really need to talk to the vet BEFORE the shots! I'm very very serious here! It could make a bad situation even worse. Please?

I absolutely agree.
A sick puppy should not be vaccinated.

kezza · 12-23-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I absolutely agree.
A sick puppy should not be vaccinated.

Hopefully the first thing the vet will do before the shots is to examine the puppy fully and ask her if there has been any concerns..I pray this little one will be just fine.

Judy in Waco · 12-23-2008, 10:40 AM

If Woodside is in or close to Queens (and I'm in Texas, so what do I know?? lol) then here's a resource for you in the future.

QUEENS LOCATION NOW OPEN! - NYC Veterinary Specialists - Manhattan - New York

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by melissa912

i have nutrical and kyro syrup but the kyro syrup is only for emergency and says 911 on the outside so i remember.. he is goin into the vet in about half hour to get some shots and i will def tell the doctor whats going on.. ill update you wen i get back

Oh, please, don't let your vet give him shots! His little body can't handle the viruses in the vaccines. You have to find out what is going on and get him healthy first.

Lou · 12-23-2008, 11:14 AM

Boy, this is bringing back memories! I got Adie when she was 7 weeks old and the very next day she got sick with a virus. It was the 4th of July and there wasn't a vet anywhere around for advice. This board helped so much! I got her to the emergency clinic where it was touch and go for a while. When I got Skeeter I waited until he was 12 weeks old. I wasn't about to go through the same experience! Even if her age had nothing to do with her getting sick at my house, Adie should have stayed with her mother for a few more weeks. At the very least the breeder would have had to pay all the vet bills - roughly $3000.00. I hope Prince is going to be alright.

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Oh, please, don't let your vet give him shots! His little body can't handle the viruses in the vaccines. You have to find out what is going on and get him healthy first.

I forgot to mention that your puppy is too young to get vaccinated anyway. He's still got maternal immunities from nursing and the antibodies will interfere with the vaccine. He should be 9-10 weeks before he gets his first vaccinations.

melissa912 · 12-23-2008, 05:09 PM

prince is A okay.. thanks

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by melissa912

prince is A okay.. thanks

What did the vet say? Was is hypoglycemia? Did he get shots?

12-23-2008, 07:58 AM	#47
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I just thought of something. Another reason to go today is that it will be VERY difficult to get veterinary treatment Wednesday and Thursday due to the holiday, and it never fails that my little ones get sick over the holidays. This way if the vet is already aware of the situation, he/she will be in a better position to help you if anything should (God forbid) happen over the holidays. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

12-23-2008, 09:54 AM	#51
melissa912 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: woodside, new york, us Posts: 245	i have nutrical and kyro syrup but the kyro syrup is only for emergency and says 911 on the outside so i remember.. he is goin into the vet in about half hour to get some shots and i will def tell the doctor whats going on.. ill update you wen i get back __________________ MELiSSA PRiNCETON *Princeton's Page*

12-23-2008, 10:40 AM	#55
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	If Woodside is in or close to Queens (and I'm in Texas, so what do I know?? lol) then here's a resource for you in the future. QUEENS LOCATION NOW OPEN! - NYC Veterinary Specialists - Manhattan - New York __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

12-23-2008, 11:14 AM	#57
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	Boy, this is bringing back memories! I got Adie when she was 7 weeks old and the very next day she got sick with a virus. It was the 4th of July and there wasn't a vet anywhere around for advice. This board helped so much! I got her to the emergency clinic where it was touch and go for a while. When I got Skeeter I waited until he was 12 weeks old. I wasn't about to go through the same experience! Even if her age had nothing to do with her getting sick at my house, Adie should have stayed with her mother for a few more weeks. At the very least the breeder would have had to pay all the vet bills - roughly $3000.00. I hope Prince is going to be alright. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

12-23-2008, 05:09 PM	#59
melissa912 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: woodside, new york, us Posts: 245	prince is A okay.. thanks __________________ MELiSSA PRiNCETON *Princeton's Page*

12-23-2008, 08:19 AM	#50
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	So glad to hear he's doing better. There's been a lot of worry going on here for you guys. I agree with the other post. Just because he's walking around doesn't mean he's over it. Make sure he gets plenty of rest until he's completely restored. Until he's older, you'll want to strictly limit his playtime so he doesn't have another episode. I would think 15 minutes would be enough and then have him eat and rest. Nutri-cal about twice daily wouldn't hurt for now, especially after playtime. It's not your fault this happened so don't feel bad. Make sure he stays firm and plump feeling and don't count on him eating if you leave food out for him. Also, I've heard from a vet that karo syrup gets into their system faster than Nutri-cal. It's not as good a product but will work faster if he's showing distress again. Best of luck to you.