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lilygurl · 06-07-2006, 04:42 AM

Well, when my yorkie was smaller I used to give her two small dabs twice a day. I gave it to her since she was 8 weeks up to around when she was 15 weeks or so. And she never had a problem going until now, she's almost 5 months now.

Kizzys Mom · 06-07-2006, 07:14 PM

You might want to take her on to the vet. When I got Kizzy I took her to the vet. she was fine. she next time I took her she didnt have worms but she had coccidial (however you spell it). I think it is like worm eggs or something, anyway. he gave her a syringe of some pink meds. worming meds i think and gave me 4 to give her at home the next 4 days. in 2 weeks we went back and he had to give her another 5 day round. The last 3 times I took her it came back negative but he always still gives her about a half dose at his office as a preventative, just to make sure there isnt any germs or whatever it is that causes worms. She dont have to go back now for a year. But, when she had this, she would drag her behind, even outside in rocks and whine and I cleaned her bottom good with warm water and cloth and just a touch of shampoo and rinsed it good and put some neosporin on it because she was gaulded red but by next day it was only pink. vet said that was a good thing to use for it. I knew it was as I had used it before on another puppy i had, even for hot spots. I believe in neosporin for a lot of things. It is a great antibiotic ointment for anything like this. I used it on my kids when they were babies, I've used it on myself, I use to have to put it in my daughters eye for styes. Of course her peditrician told me to use it at night when she was going to bed and usually within a couple days the sty was gone. It is one good medicine (external of course) for lots of things. But I would take the puppy on to the vet just to make sure if its something more than just constipation they can catch it early and it might stop her from getting actual worms. prevention is the best medicine.

chloe'smom · 06-07-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzys Mom

You might want to take her on to the vet. When I got Kizzy I took her to the vet. she was fine. she next time I took her she didnt have worms but she had coccidial (however you spell it). I think it is like worm eggs or something, anyway. he gave her a syringe of some pink meds. worming meds i think and gave me 4 to give her at home the next 4 days. in 2 weeks we went back and he had to give her another 5 day round. The last 3 times I took her it came back negative but he always still gives her about a half dose at his office as a preventative, just to make sure there isnt any germs or whatever it is that causes worms. She dont have to go back now for a year. But, when she had this, she would drag her behind, even outside in rocks and whine and I cleaned her bottom good with warm water and cloth and just a touch of shampoo and rinsed it good and put some neosporin on it because she was gaulded red but by next day it was only pink. vet said that was a good thing to use for it. I knew it was as I had used it before on another puppy i had, even for hot spots. I believe in neosporin for a lot of things. It is a great antibiotic ointment for anything like this. I used it on my kids when they were babies, I've used it on myself, I use to have to put it in my daughters eye for styes. Of course her peditrician told me to use it at night when she was going to bed and usually within a couple days the sty was gone. It is one good medicine (external of course) for lots of things. But I would take the puppy on to the vet just to make sure if its something more than just constipation they can catch it early and it might stop her from getting actual worms. prevention is the best medicine.

Thanks for your response, but I called the vet this morning before Beauty had a bowel movement and he said if she did the scooting any today to bring her in. Luckily she hasn't and she has been going potty just fine. I think that what was wrong with her is the fact that she won't drink water and she eats alot. He told me not to feed her as much and to make sure she drinks some water everyday. I just got her Friday and Monday was the first time that she drank any water without me helping her out. So I really think that ging without water just caught up with her. She is acting normal and I examined her poop today to be certain I didn't see any worms.

Thanks
Tameika and Beauty

lksdolls · 06-07-2006, 07:53 PM

When we were on vacation and our grand-daughter was taking care of our yorkies, she discovered Dinky, who was about 8 weeks old at the time, was just laying there, non-responsive. I figured that he may be dehydrated and talked her though getting liquid into him. When she called me back, Dinky had a butt full of poop. I told her how to use a warm wash rag and gently get as much off as she could, and even used the sink sprayer to loosen it up. She finally got all the poop off and sure enough, he pooped all over her. She took him home with her that night to make sure he got plenty of liquids. She called us the next day, frantic, because his butt was very red and she thought he was going to die. A small swab of Vaseline took care of that.

Our litter of girls who are 10 weeks old lost their mother when they were 8 days old and I had to hand feed them At about 3 1/2 weeks they were getting diarrhea. My vet had me put them on soft puppy food. That problem solved for a short time until one of them became constipated. He recommended adding less than a 1/4 of a teaspoon Kayro syrup to their food. Worked like a charm.

Kizzys Mom · 06-07-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chloe'smom

Thanks for your response, but I called the vet this morning before Beauty had a bowel movement and he said if she did the scooting any today to bring her in. Luckily she hasn't and she has been going potty just fine. I think that what was wrong with her is the fact that she won't drink water and she eats alot. He told me not to feed her as much and to make sure she drinks some water everyday. I just got her Friday and Monday was the first time that she drank any water without me helping her out. So I really think that ging without water just caught up with her. She is acting normal and I examined her poop today to be certain I didn't see any worms.

Thanks
Tameika and Beauty

I am happy to hear that. glad she is doing ok. But i'm still glad you called the vet. Kizzy doesnt drink water much either until she stays outside a little while and she's just started drinking much water at all. But its hotter now and I dont leave her out over about 30 minutes at a time and she is in the shade. I put water in a bowl outside for her in a plastic bowl but she just pours it over and plays with the bowl. lol......... she has ceramic bowls in the house as her regular bowls. I use to worry about her not drinking water too. gl on your baby and thanks for letting us know she is ok.

chloe'smom · 06-13-2006, 07:49 PM

I recently figured out how to upload pics here so here are pics of my Beautiful baby girl!!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy

Tameika and Beauty

The one in the middle isn't a really good shot, but she is still beautiful on that one too

mustangbee · 06-13-2006, 07:51 PM

Oh she's super cute!!!!!!

Bailey's Peeps · 06-13-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lksdolls

. . . I figured that he may be dehydrated and talked her though getting liquid into him. . .

I hadn't thought about that. How do you go about getting liquid into a pup that just isn't drinking for one reason or another?

megan_kat22 · 06-13-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

I hadn't thought about that. How do you go about getting liquid into a pup that just isn't drinking for one reason or another?

syringe

, or wipe some nutrical on the roof of their mouth

lksdolls · 06-14-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

I hadn't thought about that. How do you go about getting liquid into a pup that just isn't drinking for one reason or another?

I bought a baby medicine dropper with a cap on the end. Works great and holds more than a syringe.

antiquebuff · 12-12-2013, 11:24 PM

I should know this ....but what is Nutrical and where do you buy it? Thanks so much!

Magnus · 12-13-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by antiquebuff

I should know this ....but what is Nutrical and where do you buy it? Thanks so much!

It's a paste like supplement to keep their sugar level up in case the dog doesn't eat, drink, etc.. you should be able to get it at the vet or online. I'm not sure if it's sold at pet stores but you can ask.

Maximo · 12-13-2013, 07:12 PM

If you use Nutri-Cal or similar things, always follow it up with a little protein. Give her a few pieces of kibble or whatever she eats. You will probably have to hand feed her and play games to entice her to eat.

Little pups are more prone to having a little poop left behind that can cause problems the next time they try to poop. They require more attention to their little rear ends.

I agree with the suggestion above that if this ever happens again, soak her back end in a warm tub to loosen the stool. For constipation, soak all the way up to the chest.

Exercise helps this problem too.

To encourage water drinking, you may have to experiment with different kinds of bowls. I found that my boys prefer little glass custard bowls over stainless steel, and Max despises plastic, except water bottles.

We keep the water fresh and praise them every time we see them take a drink. (my dad's comment: "I have to praise the water going in AND coming out?"

)

I hope your darling girl doesn't have any more problems.

06-07-2006, 07:14 PM	#17
Kizzys Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Al, Heart of Dixie Posts: 581	You might want to take her on to the vet. When I got Kizzy I took her to the vet. she was fine. she next time I took her she didnt have worms but she had coccidial (however you spell it). I think it is like worm eggs or something, anyway. he gave her a syringe of some pink meds. worming meds i think and gave me 4 to give her at home the next 4 days. in 2 weeks we went back and he had to give her another 5 day round. The last 3 times I took her it came back negative but he always still gives her about a half dose at his office as a preventative, just to make sure there isnt any germs or whatever it is that causes worms. She dont have to go back now for a year. But, when she had this, she would drag her behind, even outside in rocks and whine and I cleaned her bottom good with warm water and cloth and just a touch of shampoo and rinsed it good and put some neosporin on it because she was gaulded red but by next day it was only pink. vet said that was a good thing to use for it. I knew it was as I had used it before on another puppy i had, even for hot spots. I believe in neosporin for a lot of things. It is a great antibiotic ointment for anything like this. I used it on my kids when they were babies, I've used it on myself, I use to have to put it in my daughters eye for styes. Of course her peditrician told me to use it at night when she was going to bed and usually within a couple days the sty was gone. It is one good medicine (external of course) for lots of things. But I would take the puppy on to the vet just to make sure if its something more than just constipation they can catch it early and it might stop her from getting actual worms. prevention is the best medicine. __________________ :Please Pray for our troops and support the USA. Linda

06-07-2006, 07:53 PM	#19
lksdolls YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,105	When we were on vacation and our grand-daughter was taking care of our yorkies, she discovered Dinky, who was about 8 weeks old at the time, was just laying there, non-responsive. I figured that he may be dehydrated and talked her though getting liquid into him. When she called me back, Dinky had a butt full of poop. I told her how to use a warm wash rag and gently get as much off as she could, and even used the sink sprayer to loosen it up. She finally got all the poop off and sure enough, he pooped all over her. She took him home with her that night to make sure he got plenty of liquids. She called us the next day, frantic, because his butt was very red and she thought he was going to die. A small swab of Vaseline took care of that. Our litter of girls who are 10 weeks old lost their mother when they were 8 days old and I had to hand feed them At about 3 1/2 weeks they were getting diarrhea. My vet had me put them on soft puppy food. That problem solved for a short time until one of them became constipated. He recommended adding less than a 1/4 of a teaspoon Kayro syrup to their food. Worked like a charm. __________________ Linda and her Baker's Dozen, RIP my angels Reggie & Bo

06-13-2006, 07:49 PM	#21
chloe'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany Posts: 186	Pictures!!!! I recently figured out how to upload pics here so here are pics of my Beautiful baby girl!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy Tameika and Beauty The one in the middle isn't a really good shot, but she is still beautiful on that one too Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

06-13-2006, 07:51 PM	#22
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Oh she's super cute!!!!!! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

12-12-2013, 11:24 PM	#26
antiquebuff Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Franklin, North Carolina Posts: 50	Nutrical I should know this ....but what is Nutrical and where do you buy it? Thanks so much! __________________ Jeanette Awtrey

06-07-2006, 04:42 AM	#16
lilygurl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 30	Well, when my yorkie was smaller I used to give her two small dabs twice a day. I gave it to her since she was 8 weeks up to around when she was 15 weeks or so. And she never had a problem going until now, she's almost 5 months now.

12-13-2013, 07:12 PM	#28
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	If you use Nutri-Cal or similar things, always follow it up with a little protein. Give her a few pieces of kibble or whatever she eats. You will probably have to hand feed her and play games to entice her to eat. Little pups are more prone to having a little poop left behind that can cause problems the next time they try to poop. They require more attention to their little rear ends. I agree with the suggestion above that if this ever happens again, soak her back end in a warm tub to loosen the stool. For constipation, soak all the way up to the chest. Exercise helps this problem too. To encourage water drinking, you may have to experiment with different kinds of bowls. I found that my boys prefer little glass custard bowls over stainless steel, and Max despises plastic, except water bottles. We keep the water fresh and praise them every time we see them take a drink. (my dad's comment: "I have to praise the water going in AND coming out?" ) I hope your darling girl doesn't have any more problems. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy