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chachi · 03-05-2009, 09:48 AM

A pup that age shouldnt need to be bottle or tube fed unless he has a cleft palate. I would make the gruel that bchgirl suggested

bcrass2 · 03-05-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

No a Morkie is a mix of a yorkie and maltese and not a pure breed dog. Poor little guy, that "greeder" needs to be slapped

I would love to go over there! That's just absurd!!!! I want to b**ch slap them! Poor furbaby

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Obie · 03-05-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryinabag

Just wanted to thank you again for your help last night! Didnt get much sleep cause i was worried about the little guy! Good news though...Took him to the vet this morning and he doesnt have worms (as of now). I have some worming stuff that tastes like bananas to give him. I do have to tube feed him since he wont take the bottle, and i'll have to do that for a couple of days. He has gone pee several times since we last wrote in (Hooray ~ never thought i'd be excited about the dog peeing and pooping on the floor) He also pooped once ~ we are working on that! The doc says that he is around 5 weeks old...We are going to make this little guy stronger than ever! The doctor also wasnt concerned at this point about hypoglycemia...that's good! They gave him some fluids to prevent dehydration...he isnt at this point but they were concerned that he might get dehydrated because he isnt eating much. Thanks again!

Tube feeding is extremely dangerous for those who are unfamiliar with this procedure. I would suggest going to a baby store and purchase a preemie baby bottle. Look for the nipple that is slightly flat on the top. I never had success with the bottles sold for pets and after much research stumbled upon an article written by a breeder who uses this method. Sure enough, the puppies I had to bottle feed loved it! You may think the nipple is too large but once that puppy latches on there is no stopping it. The flat nipple also allows a smooth flow that the puppy can control. Good luck.

Obie · 03-05-2009, 10:21 AM

Here is the link on bottle feeding puppies and some recipes.

Bottle Feeding Puppies

donnarod · 03-05-2009, 10:35 AM

Just seeing this today. Congrats and so glad you got him to the Vet.
Many years ago, my sisters poodle got run over and killed while pregnant. The Vet did a c section and we raised it from birth. We didn't know then what we know today but I remember giving him baby cereal and he grew to be a very healthy one, (I am not recommending this), just wanted to share so that you will not worry so much.
The most important thing I remember is that he could not go outside.
Good luck, keep us posted.

Peek-A-Boo Momm · 03-05-2009, 12:13 PM

I got my yorkie at 6 weeks and he had no teeth he is now 9 weeks and they are starting to come in. I talked to the vet and she said sometimes they don't come in until they are 8 weeks. Hope this helps.

Hugs,

carladean · 03-05-2009, 01:57 PM

Glad he's doing well!! I'm also glad it's warmed up for him. I know he won't be outside, but still...

BTW, I'm in central Arkansas if you want to carpool over and do an "intervention" on them!

You know, I bought my Molly from what I guess might be called a back yard breeder. But at least the person I bought her from cared about the health and breeding of her dogs, even offering to help out when she was a little sick. I was scared enough with a 10 week old puppy. I would be a nervous wreck with a 5 week old! I'm glad he has such a caring family!

suda · 03-05-2009, 02:16 PM

Just checked in this morning to see how every one is going with their babies and was so ditressed to read about this poor young baby, so glad every one is helping out with suggestions and to read at end that all is going well

will keep checking for updates

Mommy_2_Roxy · 03-05-2009, 07:54 PM

Any update on your new little one?
Hoping everything is going good - Please keep us posted

jerryinabag · 03-06-2009, 10:04 AM

he seems to be getting stronger. he is going to the bathroom on his own. he still wont take the bottle. we are going to try to get him to eat soft food...hopefully he'll take that. the tube feeding is going pretty good. the vet showed me how to do it and i watched some videos on it and researched about it and how to know when it's going down the wrong tube...we're doing good! he slept through the entire night last night. he is starting to stand and walk extremely better than two days ago...the only thing that is keeping him from going is his little nails...need to clip them. thanks for all your help and concern. I'm just glad i got him and not some random who would have let him die or put him in a shelter.

ps...this is Leah...the girlfriend.

donnarod · 03-06-2009, 10:22 AM

He Leah, so happy to hear the good news about your baby.

jerryinabag · 03-06-2009, 12:13 PM

The vet did say his ears werent open yet...how do you know when they start to open...he is scratching them...

jerryinabag · 03-06-2009, 06:22 PM

Leah here...super good news! We got some soft food and gave him a couple tablespoons and he went to town! he loved it! his little belly was so full afterwards...then he passed out.

http://bl122w.blu122.mail.live.com/a...B6CE23DB16010|

jerryinabag · 03-06-2009, 06:31 PM

More good news! Max just ate soft food and drank water out of bowls! He went after it and did not quit till all the food was gone. He made us really proud.

Tobie22 · 03-06-2009, 06:39 PM

That is great news!

That is awesome!

03-05-2009, 09:48 AM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	A pup that age shouldnt need to be bottle or tube fed unless he has a cleft palate. I would make the gruel that bchgirl suggested __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-05-2009, 10:35 AM	#20
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	Just seeing this today. Congrats and so glad you got him to the Vet. Many years ago, my sisters poodle got run over and killed while pregnant. The Vet did a c section and we raised it from birth. We didn't know then what we know today but I remember giving him baby cereal and he grew to be a very healthy one, (I am not recommending this), just wanted to share so that you will not worry so much. The most important thing I remember is that he could not go outside. Good luck, keep us posted. __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

03-05-2009, 12:13 PM	#21
Peek-A-Boo Momm Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 72	I got my yorkie at 6 weeks and he had no teeth he is now 9 weeks and they are starting to come in. I talked to the vet and she said sometimes they don't come in until they are 8 weeks. Hope this helps. Hugs, __________________ My Baby's Skin and Fur! Austin, Ariel , Aden, And Alex

03-05-2009, 07:54 PM	#24
Mommy_2_Roxy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mpls, Minnesota Posts: 558	Any update on your new little one? Hoping everything is going good - Please keep us posted __________________ My dog's not spoiled, I'm just well-trained

03-06-2009, 10:22 AM	#26
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	He Leah, so happy to hear the good news about your baby. __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

03-05-2009, 10:21 AM	#19
Obie BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Feasterville Posts: 150	Here is the link on bottle feeding puppies and some recipes. Bottle Feeding Puppies

03-05-2009, 01:57 PM	#22
carladean No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: conway, ar Posts: 208	Glad he's doing well!! I'm also glad it's warmed up for him. I know he won't be outside, but still... BTW, I'm in central Arkansas if you want to carpool over and do an "intervention" on them! You know, I bought my Molly from what I guess might be called a back yard breeder. But at least the person I bought her from cared about the health and breeding of her dogs, even offering to help out when she was a little sick. I was scared enough with a 10 week old puppy. I would be a nervous wreck with a 5 week old! I'm glad he has such a caring family!

03-05-2009, 02:16 PM	#23
suda YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,039	Just checked in this morning to see how every one is going with their babies and was so ditressed to read about this poor young baby, so glad every one is helping out with suggestions and to read at end that all is going well will keep checking for updates

03-06-2009, 10:04 AM	#25
jerryinabag Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: little rock Posts: 16	he seems to be getting stronger. he is going to the bathroom on his own. he still wont take the bottle. we are going to try to get him to eat soft food...hopefully he'll take that. the tube feeding is going pretty good. the vet showed me how to do it and i watched some videos on it and researched about it and how to know when it's going down the wrong tube...we're doing good! he slept through the entire night last night. he is starting to stand and walk extremely better than two days ago...the only thing that is keeping him from going is his little nails...need to clip them. thanks for all your help and concern. I'm just glad i got him and not some random who would have let him die or put him in a shelter. ps...this is Leah...the girlfriend.

03-06-2009, 12:13 PM	#27
jerryinabag Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: little rock Posts: 16	The vet did say his ears werent open yet...how do you know when they start to open...he is scratching them...

03-06-2009, 06:22 PM	#28
jerryinabag Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: little rock Posts: 16	Leah here...super good news! We got some soft food and gave him a couple tablespoons and he went to town! he loved it! his little belly was so full afterwards...then he passed out. http://bl122w.blu122.mail.live.com/a...B6CE23DB16010\|

03-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#29
jerryinabag Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: little rock Posts: 16	More good news! Max just ate soft food and drank water out of bowls! He went after it and did not quit till all the food was gone. He made us really proud. Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2009, 06:39 PM	#30
Tobie22 ♥ Mama's Boy ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,449 Blog Entries: 15	That is great news! That is awesome!