Sick Dog...

[cheryl000]

He looks like he should have been old enough to have those shots by now. Maybe the shots were delayed for some reason? Can I ask again how old this dog is and is there a website you or something you got him from?

That vet certificate just gives the airline a big yes or no to shipping him. I don't believe it would say anything about the coughing or shots. They should have sent you a shot record. Make sure the vet sees that when you bring him in.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by cheryl000

He looks like he should have been old enough to have those shots by now. Maybe the shots were delayed for some reason? Can I ask again how old this dog is and is there a website you or something you got him from?

That vet certificate just gives the airline a big yes or no to shipping him. I don't believe it would say anything about the coughing or shots. They should have sent you a shot record. Make sure the vet sees that when you bring him in.

How does he look old enough to have this shot and how can you deterrmine that just by looking at him. She just got the dog from the breeder and the breeder doesnt normally give the third set of shots

[JCV]

The dog is weeks 18 weeks old, I guess i kind of exxagerated when i said hes been coughing all night, he coughed more like 1 time every hour, this morning he hasnt coughed at all. Heres the edited copy of the health certificate. Thank you guys so much for all the info.

[chachi]

Well if I read that right it looks like he has had the bordatello vaccine. He still could have collapsed trachea and that is why he is coughing. I would still have him checked by a vet.

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by chachi

How does he look old enough to have this shot and how can you deterrmine that just by looking at him. She just got the dog from the breeder and the breeder doesnt normally give the third set of shots

I think you misunderstood me. I am just saying it looks like it's older than 3 months. People can tell a dog's age by the size, the fur, the shape of it's face, and how open it's face looks. I could be wrong, esspecially if it is a mix and it's hard telling sometimes with pictures.
A good breeder will give the dog it's shots according to schedule, not if it's sold the dog or not. However alot of them will sell them before 12 weeks to save money on that set of shots. But if the breeder waited after this age and postponed it's shots that is bad. That is all I'm saying.
What is the health guarantee the breeder gave you anyways?

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by JCV

Hi Yt, my name is JC and my wifes name is katie, we just purchased a dog from miami and on its way to lax it got a cold, its been coughing all night and hardly let us sleep. I guess due to the weather changes it got sick. I spoke with the breeder and he told us to give him 1 teaspoon of robitussin for kids. Does this sound right or should i go to petco and look for the right medicine?

hmm. I thought you said the puppy was male. This doesn't appear to match your dog..

[JCV]

Its a female sorry, were just not use to use to it yet. We dont even have a name for her.

He gave me a one year warranty.

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by JCV

Its a female sorry, were just not use to use to it yet. We dont even have a name for her.

He gave me a one year warranty.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...alth+guarantee

please look refer to this thread and compare it to the "health warranty" you recieved.

[mustangbee]

To be on the safe side,
I would still take her to the vet.
She really is cute!!!

[cheryl000]

I would take her to the vet as well. I am just saying that only the congenital health might be covered for the 1 year. Usually other sicknesses are covered only 3 days after she is received. So if you have to take her to the vet anyways, then you might as well have her checked for the cold too. Just go with your gut instinct. It sounds like you've decided not to take her to the vet. Then make sure you monitor her food and water intake. Make sure she's not lethargic and wheezing as well. Maybe even just calling a vet and telling them about the symptoms and see what they think will help you with your decision. Just make sure she's not miserable or has a fever. Good luck to her.

[JCV]

thank you cheryl, will do.

Ill see how much it cost to get a check up, this is the first time we own a pet, so i have no idea what it cost, hopefulyl not an arm an a leg.

I just cant believe how much energy these yorkies have, she was playing allllll night with my cell phone and her toys. As soon as we woke up she wanted to play some more, its incredible, i love her already. she has a habit of biting on wires, i keep telling her no but as soon as i turn my head she goes right to it.

She power sleeps for like 5 minutes and plays for like 30 minutes at a time. Hopefully the nutri cal works, they told me to give it to her two times a day(quantity= 1st line of my index finger).

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by JCV

thank you cheryl, will do.

Ill see how much it cost to get a check up, this is the first time we own a pet, so i have no idea what it cost, hopefulyl not an arm an a leg.

I just cant believe how much energy these yorkies have, she was playing allllll night with my cell phone and her toys. As soon as we woke up she wanted to play some more, its incredible, i love her already. she has a habit of biting on wires, i keep telling her no but as soon as i turn my head she goes right to it.

She power sleeps for like 5 minutes and plays for like 30 minutes at a time. Hopefully the nutri cal works, they told me to give it to her two times a day(quantity= 1st line of my index finger).

I'm glad you're calling a vet as I am concerened about your little one. I really hope that cost isn't too much of a factor as much as health is. The health check is usually only about $30 to get her seen over here in San Diego. Then you will have to pay for her meds, so it should be less than $100 all together. I really hope that health is more of a factor in cost. Yorkies cost more to have than a lab for instance. The grooming has to be daily and I recommend taking her to a professional groomer at least every 6 weeks. These little dogs cost more to have, but they are worth every penny.

[My2Furbabies]

Congrats on getting your new baby! I would take your little one to the vet just to make sure it is nothing serious!!!

[JCV]

An update, i scheduled an appointment for tommorow. What i noticed was she only coughs when she goes downstairs on to the tile or when shes cold. Im guessing she has a cold.

[cheryl000]

I'm really glad you took our advise and you're going to bring her in. You guys are definately going to be good owners. Let us know what the vet says!
Take care
cher