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Chewy623 · 05-29-2011, 07:34 AM

yea i think i need to get the expen its great n yea she talked about the overexertion i dont want to happen but hes so happy when hes jus in my livin room with his beds and food and water n potty pad there. As for the albon, now im not sure if i should continue giving it to him until wednesday for his trip to the vet. As for the nutrical, do you think 1x a day is good? n like jeane said, what food do you think is the best for my pup?

kjc · 05-29-2011, 07:38 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT!

I would finish the Albon, just in case and have the vet check his stool, to be sure any infection has cleared.

Puppies less than 12 weeks of age have a tendency to become hypoglycemic, so the Nutrical was a good idea...better safe than sorry. But, now that he is 12 weeks old, as long as he eats regularly (3 times a day, with some treats inbetween meals) he should be fine.

As for crating, again she probably told you this schedule for safety precautions, as some folks get a puppy and let them run wild. Young puppies will get into playing, and will forget to eat, then end up getting hypoglycemic. You are his Mommie now, so you need to set a schedule for him, one that includes times for naps and snacks.

As he is still very young, he needs to be closely supervised when out and about in the home. There are too many hazards a young puppy can get into left on their own. When you can't watch him, he needs to be crated, X-penned, or confined to one puppy-safe room.

And remember too, he came from his home where he was with his Mom and siblings. Loneliness can be an issue with a puppy, and they like to be with you, and spend time with their new Moms. My first Yorkie did not do well alone at night, she whined and barked the entire time. After so many hours of this, I let her in my bed, and we both fell asleep that night, and that continued for the next 16 years. Some folks keep the crate in their bed at night, or near the bed. Decide what you want, but if you allow him in your bed, it will be very hard to change his mind if you change yours in the future.

Chewy623 · 05-29-2011, 03:41 PM

Help i changed chewys meds nutrical and albon to 1x a day each and he jus did diarhea. Wt am i doing wrong?

kjc · 05-29-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy623

Help i changed chewys meds nutrical and albon to 1x a day each and he jus did diarhea. Wt am i doing wrong?

I can't tell if you're doing anything wrong, bc we don't know what is causing him to have diarrhea. Could be stress, parasites, intestinal inflammation, or an upset tummy.

If it continues, I would have a vet look at him as puppies can dehydrate quickly from diarrhea. You could give him a 1/4 teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin with his meals may help to stop it, but I would still have the vet look him over.

Taryn0405 · 05-29-2011, 04:09 PM

The upset belly could be the reason the breeder had him on the Albon.

Chewy623 · 05-29-2011, 04:39 PM

Does the nutrical have anything to do with his tummy?

Taryn0405 · 05-29-2011, 04:44 PM

I've never heard of a dog having an issue with Nutrical, so my guess is no.

susan lynn · 05-29-2011, 05:00 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk, you have come to the best place for information. Good Luck with your new baby Chewy.

yakkwak · 05-29-2011, 05:51 PM

If you are concerned about not being able to afford right now an XPen, perhaps you can look in your local greensheet or Craigslist and see if there is a used playpen you can purchase temporarily. They can go for very low $$. You would, of course, properly disinfect it just to be sure there were no buggies. I did this at first (my vet ok'd it); I purchased one for only $15.00. I first used a diluted bleach-water solution, let it set, then rinsed adn let it dry, then alcohol, then a vinegar solution. I probably even killed any germs on my hands > LOL. The one I got was portable and is great to take from room to room when not using the crate and not play time.

Micah my love · 05-29-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy623

Does the nutrical have anything to do with his tummy?

It can cause them to get the runs and its not good unless they have low sugar
to keep giving

I would ask the breeder if he was being treated for coccidia

Chewy623 · 05-29-2011, 10:17 PM

Ok thank u for all the advice im defntly lookim up the playpen and cleaning it too. As for the nutrical how could i know if hes low on sugar. Should i stop giving it to him?

05-29-2011, 07:38 AM	#17
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Hi and Welcome to YT! I would finish the Albon, just in case and have the vet check his stool, to be sure any infection has cleared. Puppies less than 12 weeks of age have a tendency to become hypoglycemic, so the Nutrical was a good idea...better safe than sorry. But, now that he is 12 weeks old, as long as he eats regularly (3 times a day, with some treats inbetween meals) he should be fine. As for crating, again she probably told you this schedule for safety precautions, as some folks get a puppy and let them run wild. Young puppies will get into playing, and will forget to eat, then end up getting hypoglycemic. You are his Mommie now, so you need to set a schedule for him, one that includes times for naps and snacks. As he is still very young, he needs to be closely supervised when out and about in the home. There are too many hazards a young puppy can get into left on their own. When you can't watch him, he needs to be crated, X-penned, or confined to one puppy-safe room. And remember too, he came from his home where he was with his Mom and siblings. Loneliness can be an issue with a puppy, and they like to be with you, and spend time with their new Moms. My first Yorkie did not do well alone at night, she whined and barked the entire time. After so many hours of this, I let her in my bed, and we both fell asleep that night, and that continued for the next 16 years. Some folks keep the crate in their bed at night, or near the bed. Decide what you want, but if you allow him in your bed, it will be very hard to change his mind if you change yours in the future. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-29-2011, 04:09 PM	#20
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	The upset belly could be the reason the breeder had him on the Albon. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

05-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#22
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	I've never heard of a dog having an issue with Nutrical, so my guess is no. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

05-29-2011, 05:00 PM	#23
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Welcome to Yorkie Talk, you have come to the best place for information. Good Luck with your new baby Chewy. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

05-29-2011, 05:51 PM	#24
yakkwak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 319	XPen Question If you are concerned about not being able to afford right now an XPen, perhaps you can look in your local greensheet or Craigslist and see if there is a used playpen you can purchase temporarily. They can go for very low $$. You would, of course, properly disinfect it just to be sure there were no buggies. I did this at first (my vet ok'd it); I purchased one for only $15.00. I first used a diluted bleach-water solution, let it set, then rinsed adn let it dry, then alcohol, then a vinegar solution. I probably even killed any germs on my hands > LOL. The one I got was portable and is great to take from room to room when not using the crate and not play time.

05-29-2011, 07:34 AM	#16
Chewy623 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2011 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 28	yea i think i need to get the expen its great n yea she talked about the overexertion i dont want to happen but hes so happy when hes jus in my livin room with his beds and food and water n potty pad there. As for the albon, now im not sure if i should continue giving it to him until wednesday for his trip to the vet. As for the nutrical, do you think 1x a day is good? n like jeane said, what food do you think is the best for my pup?

05-29-2011, 03:41 PM	#18
Chewy623 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2011 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 28	Help i changed chewys meds nutrical and albon to 1x a day each and he jus did diarhea. Wt am i doing wrong?

05-29-2011, 04:39 PM	#21
Chewy623 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2011 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 28	Does the nutrical have anything to do with his tummy?

05-29-2011, 10:17 PM	#26
Chewy623 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2011 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 28	Ok thank u for all the advice im defntly lookim up the playpen and cleaning it too. As for the nutrical how could i know if hes low on sugar. Should i stop giving it to him?