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Woogie Man · 12-22-2008, 10:08 PM

I agree with you both but sometimes it seems that puppy buyers are shopping for a heartache. I had a lady and her daughter come by the other day to see a little male I have. I had talked to the daughter several times prior to them coming over but the mom was going to be the one actually spending the money. They were looking for a playmate for a small male they have and my little guy is just under 3 pounds at 5 1/2 months. I haven't been in any hurry to place him until I found a really suitable home and thought that, from my conversations with the daughter, that they were good prospects. Anyway, this lady tells me that with the Yorkie they now have, he went into hypoglycemic shock 2 days after they got him and it cost them $3,000 in vet bills to save him. Well, they loved my little guy but the mom balked at the price (which is very reasonable). I haven't heard back from them and for me, it's just as well. Seems like she would rather save a few bucks up front rather than get a guaranteed healthy Yorkie with breeder support. And this is after spending all that money at the vet on the first one. Mind you, this was a very wealthy woman but with her attitude, she's just setting herself up for another heartache. I'm sure there's a breeder down here somewhere with a cheaper Yorkie that will tell her just what she wants to hear to make a sale and then be unavailable for them. Some people just never learn.

heatherm0890 · 12-22-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I agree with you both but sometimes it seems that puppy buyers are shopping for a heartache. I had a lady and her daughter come by the other day to see a little male I have. I had talked to the daughter several times prior to them coming over but the mom was going to be the one actually spending the money. They were looking for a playmate for a small male they have and my little guy is just under 3 pounds at 5 1/2 months. I haven't been in any hurry to place him until I found a really suitable home and thought that, from my conversations with the daughter, that they were good prospects. Anyway, this lady tells me that with the Yorkie they now have, he went into hypoglycemic shock 2 days after they got him and it cost them $3,000 in vet bills to save him. Well, they loved my little guy but the mom balked at the price (which is very reasonable). I haven't heard back from them and for me, it's just as well. Seems like she would rather save a few bucks up front rather than get a guaranteed healthy Yorkie with breeder support. And this is after spending all that money at the vet on the first one. Mind you, this was a very wealthy woman but with her attitude, she's just setting herself up for another heartache. I'm sure there's a breeder down here somewhere with a cheaper Yorkie that will tell her just what she wants to hear to make a sale and then be unavailable for them. Some people just never learn.

i can definately see that happening...a lil logic goes along way...i hope everything is ok for lil prince,clealry something is wrong since she hasnt posted back,i cant go to sleep for checking the board...

Woogie Man · 12-22-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by heatherm0890

i can definately see that happening...a lil logic goes along way...i hope everything is ok for lil prince,clealry something is wrong since she hasnt posted back,i cant go to sleep for checking the board...

I hope everything's ok for him too. Most likely she went to an emergency vet and it could take a while. Posts like hers worry me too. It's so easy to love a Yorkie but not so easy to care for them properly, especially one so young. I'll keep checking back for an update from her. BTW, congratulations on getting your baby. In your avatar, he looks so cute and very happy.

jlafred · 12-22-2008, 11:09 PM

Praying for the pup! I hope she gives us an update

Judy in Waco · 12-23-2008, 05:17 AM

Hi Melissa, how's Prince doing this morning?

Patti · 12-23-2008, 06:20 AM

I hope your baby was seen by the vet and is doing better today

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 06:35 AM

Checking for an update.

celstu1 · 12-23-2008, 06:36 AM

I never had problems with hypoglycemia when my pups were babies. I think what might have helped was I free feed. They always have access to food and water. When they are that small it might be a good idea to leave food and water down all the time for them to be able to eat and drink when they need to. I also gave them a treat every single morning when they went pee outside. This probably put enough in thier tiny tummies to tide them over. Im sorry your baby scared you. I would have been a mess if that happened to me also! Glad he's ok!

heatherm0890 · 12-23-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I never had problems with hypoglycemia when my pups were babies. I think what might have helped was I free feed. They always have access to food and water. When they are that small it might be a good idea to leave food and water down all the time for them to be able to eat and drink when they need to. I also gave them a treat every single morning when they went pee outside. This probably put enough in thier tiny tummies to tide them over. Im sorry your baby scared you. I would have been a mess if that happened to me also! Glad he's ok!

hes ok?

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by heatherm0890

hes ok?

No, she hasn't updated us this morning. I don't think celstu1 read through all the posts.

melissa912 · 12-23-2008, 07:45 AM

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

melissa912 · 12-23-2008, 07:48 AM

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

heatherm0890 · 12-23-2008, 07:51 AM

12 weeks is usually ok,depending on size,they shouldnt have let him go at 8 weeks but that isnt your fault at all,you know for next time and your doing everything you can for your baby and thas all you can do

glad he is ok

Judy in Waco · 12-23-2008, 07:53 AM

I'm glad he's doing a little better, but I really would take him to see the vet today. You can get some professional medical advice. I'm glad the breeder helped you, but I would be cautious about advice I took from a breeder who let that baby leave at 8 weeks. A vet will be able to give you an unbiased opinion. Just make sure that your vet has experience with toy breeds.

Hugs! How terrifying that must have been for you!

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 07:56 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 you are taking him to the vet since he didn't want to eat this morning. You want to make sure he is completely healthy, especially with the holiday coming up. Since you just got him a couple of days ago, I assume he hasn't been to the vet yet.

Just so you know, the Yorkshire Terrier Club requires breeders to keep puppies until they are at least 12 weeks old. The risk of hypoglycemia is much less after three months.

Did your breeder give you any information on it? If not, this is a good article:

Toy Breed Hypoglycemia

12-22-2008, 11:09 PM	#34
jlafred YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seaford,Delaware Posts: 402	Praying for the pup! I hope she gives us an update __________________ Luv my Sassy girl

12-23-2008, 05:17 AM	#35
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Hi Melissa, how's Prince doing this morning? __________________ 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, 06:20 AM	#36
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope your baby was seen by the vet and is doing better today __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-23-2008, 06:35 AM	#37
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Checking for an update. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

12-23-2008, 06:36 AM	#38
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I never had problems with hypoglycemia when my pups were babies. I think what might have helped was I free feed. They always have access to food and water. When they are that small it might be a good idea to leave food and water down all the time for them to be able to eat and drink when they need to. I also gave them a treat every single morning when they went pee outside. This probably put enough in thier tiny tummies to tide them over. Im sorry your baby scared you. I would have been a mess if that happened to me also! Glad he's ok! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

12-22-2008, 10:08 PM	#31
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	I agree with you both but sometimes it seems that puppy buyers are shopping for a heartache. I had a lady and her daughter come by the other day to see a little male I have. I had talked to the daughter several times prior to them coming over but the mom was going to be the one actually spending the money. They were looking for a playmate for a small male they have and my little guy is just under 3 pounds at 5 1/2 months. I haven't been in any hurry to place him until I found a really suitable home and thought that, from my conversations with the daughter, that they were good prospects. Anyway, this lady tells me that with the Yorkie they now have, he went into hypoglycemic shock 2 days after they got him and it cost them $3,000 in vet bills to save him. Well, they loved my little guy but the mom balked at the price (which is very reasonable). I haven't heard back from them and for me, it's just as well. Seems like she would rather save a few bucks up front rather than get a guaranteed healthy Yorkie with breeder support. And this is after spending all that money at the vet on the first one. Mind you, this was a very wealthy woman but with her attitude, she's just setting herself up for another heartache. I'm sure there's a breeder down here somewhere with a cheaper Yorkie that will tell her just what she wants to hear to make a sale and then be unavailable for them. Some people just never learn.

12-23-2008, 07:45 AM	#41
melissa912 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: woodside, new york, us Posts: 245	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 __________________ MELiSSA PRiNCETON *Princeton's Page*

12-23-2008, 07:48 AM	#42
melissa912 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: woodside, new york, us Posts: 245	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 __________________ MELiSSA PRiNCETON *Princeton's Page*

12-23-2008, 07:51 AM	#43
heatherm0890 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US Posts: 875	12 weeks is usually ok,depending on size,they shouldnt have let him go at 8 weeks but that isnt your fault at all,you know for next time and your doing everything you can for your baby and thas all you can do glad he is ok __________________ **Bailee's Mommy **

12-23-2008, 07:53 AM	#44
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I'm glad he's doing a little better, but I really would take him to see the vet today. You can get some professional medical advice. I'm glad the breeder helped you, but I would be cautious about advice I took from a breeder who let that baby leave at 8 weeks. A vet will be able to give you an unbiased opinion. Just make sure that your vet has experience with toy breeds. Hugs! How terrifying that must have been for you! __________________ 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)