Sick Dog... - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

red98vett · 12-18-2005, 03:27 PM

I agree with everyone - a cough is nothing to fool around with and GOOD luck - I hope your baby is going to be ok - you're doing the right thing going to the vet as soon as possible

txshopper73 · 12-18-2005, 03:36 PM

She's a doll! Keep us updated on what you find out tomorrow!

whispersmom2 · 12-18-2005, 06:31 PM

Congratulations on your newest family member. Your baby is a family member and she is gonna have the same types of illnesses as kids go thru. NOT the SAME illnesses but comparative to human ones. The best defense against these buggers is a good offense and that means taking her to the vet when you feel she needs it. You will learn very quickly what she needs but in the meantime, a vet check is in order. Don't want your new baby getting really sick...Best of luck on your new venture..

gymbo68 · 12-18-2005, 06:57 PM

It will make you feel better to take her in and be sure nothing serious is wrong. Dogs are just like human children and you should always go to the vet when unsure.....good luck and let us know.

Lanie · 12-18-2005, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheryl000

The weather outside being cold does NOT cause a cold. VIRUSES cause colds! Definitely bring this little guy to the vet immediately. I'm sorry you received a sick puppy. This is one of the reasons I try to discourage people from not meeting a dog before you buy it. This dog will probably need antibiotics and who knows what else might be wrong with it. Try to get into a vet ASAP. If the dog is coughing all the time like that, hour on the hour then there is a STRONG possibility it is in his lungs (phenomena). I have had it myself and you'll be surprised how quickly it goes from coughing a lot to not being able to breathe. If you can't make an appointment TODAY. Listen for wheezing and if he is still constantly coughing consider calling the emergency vet. PLEASE keep us posted on the little guy! He's really a cute, big guy. How old is he?

Viruses do cause colds, but you can host a virus for long periods of time and not even know it and cold weather will exacerbate the problem and turn it into a nasty cold ( bring out the typical symptoms ) so maybe the puppy actually didnt show any signs to the breeders vet. I hope she will be ok. It is amazing how these little yorkies have more energy than any pet on earth. Even when they are sick. She sure is a cutie! Please update when you find out anything. Good luck!!

Hannah · 12-19-2005, 05:23 AM

Whenever I have gotten a new pet, I ALWAYS take it to the vet. Even if it seems perfectly healthy. How can you not? And if you think it is too expensive to go to the vet, then you have no business getting a dog! Sorry for venting, but that make me mad!

chachi · 12-19-2005, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannah

Whenever I have gotten a new pet, I ALWAYS take it to the vet. Even if it seems perfectly healthy. How can you not? And if you think it is too expensive to go to the vet, then you have no business getting a dog! Sorry for venting, but that make me mad!

No its not just you. I felt the same way. Hearing how some of these young puppies can go down so fast I dont know why anyone would want to chance not taking them to the vet. When Chachi was little he got diahrea abnd I called the vet and they said bring him in right away we dont want to take the chance he would dehydrate. If he had a cough and was that young I am sure they would say the same thing. If I were this person I wouldnt want to risk that my dog could possibly get pneumonia. You never really know

JCV · 12-21-2005, 06:55 PM

Well i took my doggy to the vet today and he said everything is normal. He gave me clava, and said to give him .5, 2 times a day. He said that the dog has a minimal over bite, that he wouldnt recommend me breeding it, if it was for show purposes. The dog weights 2.5 pounds at 4 months 3 weeks.

i asked him if he thought i over payed for the doggie and he said it all depends on how much you love him. He said theres not really a range, different breeders want different amounts, and hes in no position to make a call.

I think i did over pay for this dog.It will mature to be about 3.5-3.75 pounds, only one ear goes up at 4 months, he has an underbite, and hes ACA registered.

I still love her!

(Shes beeen having a REAL bad day, she fell off the stairs, 3 steps(carpeted), She fell off the couch, i stepped on her toes. Shes just so tiny!

gymbo68 · 12-21-2005, 07:33 PM

Glad you love her and she is doing ok....
THAT SAID.....price does not matter then does it?
Enjoy your new baby and have a Merry Christmas....go get her lots of new toys and blankies....

livingdustmops · 12-21-2005, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCV

(Shes beeen having a REAL bad day, she fell off the stairs, 3 steps(carpeted), She fell off the couch, i stepped on her toes. Shes just so tiny!

Yup, you are going to have to learn the "Yorkie Shuffle"

you learn to not pick up your feet as you can crush her toes.

Glad you took her to the vet..better safe than sorry on these little ones.

Snow Yorkies · 12-21-2005, 09:17 PM

Good to hear your baby is doing good. Always nice to hear a good outcome on little ones that don't feel well...

cheryl000 · 12-21-2005, 09:53 PM

Glad to hear that she is fine. I would watch out about her jumping off of things. That can cause internal problems and she could break a leg being that tiny. Oh, and her overbite wouldn't be the biggest factor against breeding her. That is a very percise estimate your vet gave. She seems WAY too small to even consider breeding. My Brandy was $500 and AKC, but she's priceless to me! So just keep thinking that way. My girl was born Aug 18th, and is about 3 1/2 lbs now. . Good luck with your little one and congrats again!

YorkieShadow · 12-21-2005, 10:09 PM

Im so glad you took her to the vet. and so happy she is well.

JCV · 12-21-2005, 11:32 PM

Well she still has the cough. He said we had to wait 7-10 days to tell what it is, if it doesnt go away with the clava. He said he hears a lil bit of gurgling in the lungs but that could just be from water she drank incorrectly or from her being sick. I asked him if it was her trachea, and he said it wasnt.

She was born on aug 30 and weights 2.5. im not sure if its due to her 1/8 of a cup less.

12-18-2005, 03:27 PM	#31
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I agree with everyone - a cough is nothing to fool around with and GOOD luck - I hope your baby is going to be ok - you're doing the right thing going to the vet as soon as possible __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-18-2005, 03:36 PM	#32
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	She's a doll! Keep us updated on what you find out tomorrow! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

12-18-2005, 06:57 PM	#34
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	It will make you feel better to take her in and be sure nothing serious is wrong. Dogs are just like human children and you should always go to the vet when unsure.....good luck and let us know. __________________ Max and Milos Dad!

12-19-2005, 05:23 AM	#36
Hannah YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 310	Is it just me?! Whenever I have gotten a new pet, I ALWAYS take it to the vet. Even if it seems perfectly healthy. How can you not? And if you think it is too expensive to go to the vet, then you have no business getting a dog! Sorry for venting, but that make me mad! __________________ Hannah's Jackson http://www.dogster.com/?101668

12-21-2005, 07:33 PM	#39
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	Glad you love her and she is doing ok.... THAT SAID.....price does not matter then does it? Enjoy your new baby and have a Merry Christmas....go get her lots of new toys and blankies.... __________________ Max and Milos Dad!

12-18-2005, 06:31 PM	#33
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Congratulations on your newest family member. Your baby is a family member and she is gonna have the same types of illnesses as kids go thru. NOT the SAME illnesses but comparative to human ones. The best defense against these buggers is a good offense and that means taking her to the vet when you feel she needs it. You will learn very quickly what she needs but in the meantime, a vet check is in order. Don't want your new baby getting really sick...Best of luck on your new venture..

12-21-2005, 06:55 PM	#38
JCV Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cali Posts: 47	Well i took my doggy to the vet today and he said everything is normal. He gave me clava, and said to give him .5, 2 times a day. He said that the dog has a minimal over bite, that he wouldnt recommend me breeding it, if it was for show purposes. The dog weights 2.5 pounds at 4 months 3 weeks. i asked him if he thought i over payed for the doggie and he said it all depends on how much you love him. He said theres not really a range, different breeders want different amounts, and hes in no position to make a call. I think i did over pay for this dog.It will mature to be about 3.5-3.75 pounds, only one ear goes up at 4 months, he has an underbite, and hes ACA registered. I still love her! (Shes beeen having a REAL bad day, she fell off the stairs, 3 steps(carpeted), She fell off the couch, i stepped on her toes. Shes just so tiny!

12-21-2005, 09:17 PM	#41
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	Good to hear your baby is doing good. Always nice to hear a good outcome on little ones that don't feel well... __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

12-21-2005, 09:53 PM	#42
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	Glad to hear that she is fine. I would watch out about her jumping off of things. That can cause internal problems and she could break a leg being that tiny. Oh, and her overbite wouldn't be the biggest factor against breeding her. That is a very percise estimate your vet gave. She seems WAY too small to even consider breeding. My Brandy was $500 and AKC, but she's priceless to me! So just keep thinking that way. My girl was born Aug 18th, and is about 3 1/2 lbs now. . Good luck with your little one and congrats again!

12-21-2005, 10:09 PM	#43
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Im so glad you took her to the vet. and so happy she is well.

12-21-2005, 11:32 PM	#44
JCV Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cali Posts: 47	Well she still has the cough. He said we had to wait 7-10 days to tell what it is, if it doesnt go away with the clava. He said he hears a lil bit of gurgling in the lungs but that could just be from water she drank incorrectly or from her being sick. I asked him if it was her trachea, and he said it wasnt. She was born on aug 30 and weights 2.5. im not sure if its due to her 1/8 of a cup less.