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Sugar's Mom · 10-11-2005, 03:50 PM

ceeby has been drooping around all day. Not his usual playful self. he is ten weeks old and I have had him for two weeks. he proabably has eaten a total of one tablespoon all day. I gave him Nutrical about seven this morning and another dose of it about two. he was a little overdue for his final puppy shot and my husband gave him that late this afternoon. he screamed like he was killing him. After that everytime either of us tried to touch him he would run and hide. When he started letting me hold him and pet him again, if I touched him on either side of his body, he starts screaming in pain again. What on earth could be wrong. he did not act this way from his last shot. Also he has been scooting and the vet told us to worm him again so we did that tonight. But the not eating started this morning I have offered him everything I can think of. I have been having to hand feed him a lot anyway but today, he won't eat from my hand. he is so droopy, I am really worried. It is after hours for my vet and I live in the country. As far as I know there is not a 24 hour vet emergency anywhere around me. I am afraid I will get up in the morning and he will be dead. I guess I need some reassurance. he seems to have a lot going on. Do they sometimes just not eat as well on some days as others. he has been a real finicky eater anyway. i am worried sick.

vms1177 · 10-11-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

ceeby has been drooping around all day. Not his usual playful self. he is ten weeks old and I have had him for two weeks. he proabably has eaten a total of one tablespoon all day. I gave him Nutrical about seven this morning and another dose of it about two. he was a little overdue for his final puppy shot and my husband gave him that late this afternoon. he screamed like he was killing him. After that everytime either of us tried to touch him he would run and hide. When he started letting me hold him and pet him again, if I touched him on either side of his body, he starts screaming in pain again. What on earth could be wrong. he did not act this way from his last shot. Also he has been scooting and the vet told us to worm him again so we did that tonight. But the not eating started this morning I have offered him everything I can think of. I have been having to hand feed him a lot anyway but today, he won't eat from my hand. he is so droopy, I am really worried. It is after hours for my vet and I live in the country. As far as I know there is not a 24 hour vet emergency anywhere around me. I am afraid I will get up in the morning and he will be dead. I guess I need some reassurance. he seems to have a lot going on. Do they sometimes just not eat as well on some days as others. he has been a real finicky eater anyway. i am worried sick.

I am so sorry he is so sick.

What final puppy shot did your husband give him ???

Also was he sick acting before the shot ???? I would call your vet at home if you think he is in such rough shape!!! Good luck I wish I had some answers for you. I would get him into the vet ASAP!!! Keep us updated.

Verena

mustangbee · 10-11-2005, 04:00 PM

Some times they don't eat after shots,
I know Princess won't, but she's fine the next day.
Is he at least drinking water???
I hope a Breeder answers your post soon.
They are so much smarter than I am on this stuff.
Is there a phone number where you can reach your vet after hours???
Hmmmm Wish I was more lelp,
Please keep us posted.

yorkieangel · 10-11-2005, 04:00 PM

I'm thinking coccidia but you would need to see a vet asap. Usually the antibiotics are pretty cheap and they start working pretty fast.

Sugar's Mom · 10-11-2005, 04:02 PM

I am not sure of the name but it is the exact same thing he had before and also the same kind the breeder gave him for the first one. No LEPTO. he was droopy before the shot but he acts like I m killing him if I just pick him up. His body is hot.

Julz · 10-11-2005, 04:06 PM

Awwwwe, poor little guy. It is important that you get water into him if he is not drinking on his own. If you have a dropper, go in from the back corner of his mouth. It is nonevasive and he will drink it right down as you gently dispurse it. Was he fine before the shot? Like a child, it does affect them. I will pray for him and hope he will be all better and back to his normal self tomorrow. If not, I would definetly take him to the vet.

RowdysMom · 10-11-2005, 04:09 PM

I understand your dilemma - I used to live in the country - away from the normal conveniences of a big city. If you think he is getting more and more sick, then I would call your regular vet at home for some advice. If it is that he just won't eat and he seems like he doesn't feel good, then he is probably OK to wait till morning to see the vet. My vet has me give Rowdy pedialyte (by syringe - he won't drink it) when he won't eat or drink, of course, you may not have access to that either. As long as my Rowdy will lick nutrical, I don't get frantic - but when he does not want to lick nutracal, then I know he feels really bad. I have put it into his mouth, when he didn't want to lick it. You'll just have to use your judgement about how sick he is. I know it is hard, they are so tiny and we feel so badly when they don't feel good. Also, the last shot (antibiotics) Rowdy got hurt him really badly. The shot site bled a lot and he limped around for a day and really acted like it hurt alot - so maybe the shot your hubby gave him really did hurt more than usual.

Julz · 10-11-2005, 04:09 PM

You are saying he is hot. Look at his belly and make sure it doesn't have hives on it or is not purple-ish.

spydergurl · 10-11-2005, 04:18 PM

You MUST go to an emergency vet right NOW! I live in the country too, and our nearest emergency vet is two hours away, and believe me, we have gone there many times. Look in the yellow pages, and find one ASAP. If he's hot, he either has an infection or an allergic reaction. Either way, he is too young to wait. Please go right away. I'lll pray for you guys.

Sugar's Mom · 10-11-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangbee

Some times they don't eat after shots,
I know Princess won't, but she's fine the next day.
Is he at least drinking water???
I hope a Breeder answers your post soon.
They are so much smarter than I am on this stuff.
Is there a phone number where you can reach your vet after hours???
Hmmmm Wish I was more lelp,
Please keep us posted.

he is drinking water. He wasn't eating well before the shot. he is moving around from one place to the other to lay down. He looks so pitiful. I did find my vets emergency number but is this an actual emergency? That is why I am hesitant. I am so nervous I am afraid I am over reacting.

Sugar's Mom · 10-11-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieangel

I'm thinking coccidia but you would need to see a vet asap. Usually the antibiotics are pretty cheap and they start working pretty fast.

he had a negative coccidia test last week.

Julz · 10-11-2005, 04:30 PM

did you check his belly?

YorkieShadow · 10-11-2005, 04:32 PM

I would give him a little rice and chicken. and some pedalyte. If hes not better id take him to the vet.

Sugar's Mom · 10-11-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Julz

did you check his belly?

His belly looks okay and he is a little cooler now and Guess what!!!!!!!!! He just played a little bit with me and his toys. he also ate one bite. I am going to give him more nutrical here about nine oclock. I have a page in to the vet. He is good and will come in tonight to see him if he thinks he needs to be seen. While he was playing across my legs, I felt his little belly and it is cooler. His eyes are shining now. he is drinking well. Still yelps when I touch him in the area of his shot and still droopy but I think he is better. Even if just a little bit. His usal nap is from about six to eight so maybe that has a lot to do with it also. So what you guys are saying, (Rowdy-s Mom) is that as far as the eating is if he takes the nurtical he willprobably be alright. He is here in the floor by the computer now wanting to play. I will check back in a few. I am so happy he is wanting my attention.

shireyak · 10-11-2005, 04:38 PM

I'm so sorry your baby is so sick!!!!!!!! I think I would call your vet just to be on the safe side especially since you say the wee one is HOT!!! I agree it could be a reaction to the immunization and time may be critical in this regard. You won't loose anything by at least calling your vet for his advice and even if he advises you to bring him in somewhere he may offer you some help in what to do in the mean time........my hopes are with you!!!!!!!!

10-11-2005, 03:50 PM	#1
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	help, my Baby is so sick and droopy ceeby has been drooping around all day. Not his usual playful self. he is ten weeks old and I have had him for two weeks. he proabably has eaten a total of one tablespoon all day. I gave him Nutrical about seven this morning and another dose of it about two. he was a little overdue for his final puppy shot and my husband gave him that late this afternoon. he screamed like he was killing him. After that everytime either of us tried to touch him he would run and hide. When he started letting me hold him and pet him again, if I touched him on either side of his body, he starts screaming in pain again. What on earth could be wrong. he did not act this way from his last shot. Also he has been scooting and the vet told us to worm him again so we did that tonight. But the not eating started this morning I have offered him everything I can think of. I have been having to hand feed him a lot anyway but today, he won't eat from my hand. he is so droopy, I am really worried. It is after hours for my vet and I live in the country. As far as I know there is not a 24 hour vet emergency anywhere around me. I am afraid I will get up in the morning and he will be dead. I guess I need some reassurance. he seems to have a lot going on. Do they sometimes just not eat as well on some days as others. he has been a real finicky eater anyway. i am worried sick.

10-11-2005, 04:00 PM	#3
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Some times they don't eat after shots, I know Princess won't, but she's fine the next day. Is he at least drinking water??? I hope a Breeder answers your post soon. They are so much smarter than I am on this stuff. Is there a phone number where you can reach your vet after hours??? Hmmmm Wish I was more lelp, Please keep us posted. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-11-2005, 04:00 PM	#4
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	I'm thinking coccidia but you would need to see a vet asap. Usually the antibiotics are pretty cheap and they start working pretty fast. __________________ Yorkieangel Last edited by yorkieangel; 10-11-2005 at 04:02 PM. Reason: spelling

10-11-2005, 04:02 PM	#5
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	help I am not sure of the name but it is the exact same thing he had before and also the same kind the breeder gave him for the first one. No LEPTO. he was droopy before the shot but he acts like I m killing him if I just pick him up. His body is hot.

10-11-2005, 04:09 PM	#7
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I understand your dilemma - I used to live in the country - away from the normal conveniences of a big city. If you think he is getting more and more sick, then I would call your regular vet at home for some advice. If it is that he just won't eat and he seems like he doesn't feel good, then he is probably OK to wait till morning to see the vet. My vet has me give Rowdy pedialyte (by syringe - he won't drink it) when he won't eat or drink, of course, you may not have access to that either. As long as my Rowdy will lick nutrical, I don't get frantic - but when he does not want to lick nutracal, then I know he feels really bad. I have put it into his mouth, when he didn't want to lick it. You'll just have to use your judgement about how sick he is. I know it is hard, they are so tiny and we feel so badly when they don't feel good. Also, the last shot (antibiotics) Rowdy got hurt him really badly. The shot site bled a lot and he limped around for a day and really acted like it hurt alot - so maybe the shot your hubby gave him really did hurt more than usual. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

10-11-2005, 04:06 PM	#6
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Awwwwe, poor little guy. It is important that you get water into him if he is not drinking on his own. If you have a dropper, go in from the back corner of his mouth. It is nonevasive and he will drink it right down as you gently dispurse it. Was he fine before the shot? Like a child, it does affect them. I will pray for him and hope he will be all better and back to his normal self tomorrow. If not, I would definetly take him to the vet.

10-11-2005, 04:18 PM	#9
spydergurl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 516	You MUST go to an emergency vet right NOW! I live in the country too, and our nearest emergency vet is two hours away, and believe me, we have gone there many times. Look in the yellow pages, and find one ASAP. If he's hot, he either has an infection or an allergic reaction. Either way, he is too young to wait. Please go right away. I'lll pray for you guys.

10-11-2005, 04:30 PM	#12
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	did you check his belly?

10-11-2005, 04:32 PM	#13
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I would give him a little rice and chicken. and some pedalyte. If hes not better id take him to the vet.

10-11-2005, 04:38 PM	#15
shireyak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 323	I'm so sorry your baby is so sick!!!!!!!! I think I would call your vet just to be on the safe side especially since you say the wee one is HOT!!! I agree it could be a reaction to the immunization and time may be critical in this regard. You won't loose anything by at least calling your vet for his advice and even if he advises you to bring him in somewhere he may offer you some help in what to do in the mean time........my hopes are with you!!!!!!!!