My Puppy Doesn't Want to Play??????? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mommytobe · 05-04-2007, 04:48 AM

hey guys,

i purchased my puppy about two weeks ago i took him to the vet got him checked and everything seemed normal except, my puppy doesnt want to play he rarely comes out his crate doesnt like like to run around ( well only for like 10 min a day) and i dont think thats really the characteristics of a yorkie, can anyone help me out here?

eensor · 05-04-2007, 04:50 AM

Did your vet run blood tests? If not, I would suggest that. How is his appetite? If its good, perhaps he is just laid back. Has he been wormed?

Olivier · 05-04-2007, 04:51 AM

How old is your puppy ?

Young puppies need to sleep alot . Some of mine are like yours .

bdbmamaw · 05-04-2007, 04:58 AM

Yorkies are famous for 'separation anxiety'. Just spend lots of cuddle time with your baby so whatever bonds he now has will be broken and he'll bond with you instead. I had a furbaby like that, but you wouldn't know it now!!

She acts like she owns the place. And I guess she does...sheesh

Sometimes it just takes a little time.

You might want to try Nutra-Cal also. It's a great diet supplement for these little guys. It has lots of vitamins and calcium for his little bones.

And always see your vet if you have ANY concerns. Better safe than sorry.

Chelsey · 05-04-2007, 05:02 AM

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby! If you have any doubt, call your vet, and explain to him what your pups behaviour is. Its hard to judge from a distance, do you have any pics of your baby?

natalienicole · 05-04-2007, 05:12 AM

My puppy did this as well for the first few days prolly about a week. Then she got over it and now its no peace at all. Anyways if she doesnt come arround after a while id take her to the vet again.

TinyBit · 05-04-2007, 05:14 AM

Welcome to Yorkie talk.
New puppies do come with lots of questions but you sure came to the right place.

If your puppy is still quite young. 8-10 weeks he will need lots of sleep. also he is in a new place so give him time to learn about his new big world.
Good luck,
Dawn

pea496 · 05-04-2007, 05:15 AM

If all is well healthwise, just hold her and let her get to know you. When you leave blankets and toys in the crate, rub them on you before putting in crate to let her get used to your scent. My furboy is 14 months old and we still rub the blankets on us before putting in crate.

pepe mint · 05-04-2007, 05:21 AM

could it have anything to do with this thread... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...37#post1094037 ???

just wondering if everything has worked out or if there was any follow up done...

yes, they do sleep A LOT when they are babies. Maggie is 7 months old now and still sleeps all day. but in the evenings, boy oh boy...she is a rowdy one

If there are no more health issues, you should just cuddle with him as much as possible. when I first got maggie, if I saw that she was sleeping, I would put her on my chest or in my lap and have her sleep on me. any time I was laying down, I had her lay with me. It really helped her to open up, bond, and feel loved and comfortable in her new home. She had pretty bad separating anxiety when I first brought her home. We almost lost her the 2nd day because she wouldn't eat...she was having a hard time transitioning. even though I smothered her in love and totally pampered her. But she is 100% better, 100% comfortable and she KNOWS that she is loved to pieces here.

i hope things get better for you....
please keep us posted...

Rhapsody · 05-04-2007, 05:30 AM

Welcome to YT! There's a lot of great suggestions that have been posted. Let us know how things are going, and how he progresses; I hope all is well with your little baby.

Good Luck!

autumn star · 05-04-2007, 06:07 AM

Good luck with your new puppy and let us know what happens!
Also, welcome to YT

mommytobe · 05-04-2007, 07:30 PM

well he's five months old and his appetite is kinda eeri i he wont eat in the morning and now he wont eat his dry food at all, the vet said to dry boiled chicken and he seems to eat some of it at night but im just very worried i dont want to take him back but he seems so lifeless it kills me

i still have a week till my return policy is over, idk what to do.

SJK1113 · 05-04-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mommytobe

well he's five months old and his appetite is kinda eeri i he wont eat in the morning and now he wont eat his dry food at all, the vet said to dry boiled chicken and he seems to eat some of it at night but im just very worried i dont want to take him back but he seems so lifeless it kills me

i still have a week till my return policy is over, idk what to do.

Has he been gaining weight and growing like they should at that age? Have you talked to your vet about your concerns?

eensor · 05-05-2007, 04:08 AM

How much does he weigh? Can you feel his spine when you run your hand down his back? If so, he is too thin. I think another trip to the vet is in order just to make sure he is okay. Try mixing a little watered down Nutrical over her dry food and see if that perks him up any.

keep us posted, please.

pepe mint · 05-05-2007, 04:45 AM

I'm just curious to know if you took him in to see if the worms were treated successfully to make sure they are gone???

05-04-2007, 04:48 AM	#1
mommytobe YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Posts: 9	My Puppy Doesn't Want to Play??????? hey guys, i purchased my puppy about two weeks ago i took him to the vet got him checked and everything seemed normal except, my puppy doesnt want to play he rarely comes out his crate doesnt like like to run around ( well only for like 10 min a day) and i dont think thats really the characteristics of a yorkie, can anyone help me out here?

05-04-2007, 04:50 AM	#2
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	Did your vet run blood tests? If not, I would suggest that. How is his appetite? If its good, perhaps he is just laid back. Has he been wormed? __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

05-04-2007, 05:14 AM	#7
TinyBit It's a Yorkie Thing Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walton KS Posts: 1,529 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to Yorkie talk. New puppies do come with lots of questions but you sure came to the right place. If your puppy is still quite young. 8-10 weeks he will need lots of sleep. also he is in a new place so give him time to learn about his new big world. Good luck, Dawn __________________ Loving Gizmo, Teddy, Duchess,and Faith : In Memory of My Duke of York 7-24-06 ~6-21-07 and Victorian Lacie Pearl 3-1-07 ~ 4-22-11

05-04-2007, 05:15 AM	#8
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	If all is well healthwise, just hold her and let her get to know you. When you leave blankets and toys in the crate, rub them on you before putting in crate to let her get used to your scent. My furboy is 14 months old and we still rub the blankets on us before putting in crate. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

05-04-2007, 05:21 AM	#9
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	could it have anything to do with this thread... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...37#post1094037 ??? just wondering if everything has worked out or if there was any follow up done... yes, they do sleep A LOT when they are babies. Maggie is 7 months old now and still sleeps all day. but in the evenings, boy oh boy...she is a rowdy one If there are no more health issues, you should just cuddle with him as much as possible. when I first got maggie, if I saw that she was sleeping, I would put her on my chest or in my lap and have her sleep on me. any time I was laying down, I had her lay with me. It really helped her to open up, bond, and feel loved and comfortable in her new home. She had pretty bad separating anxiety when I first brought her home. We almost lost her the 2nd day because she wouldn't eat...she was having a hard time transitioning. even though I smothered her in love and totally pampered her. But she is 100% better, 100% comfortable and she KNOWS that she is loved to pieces here. i hope things get better for you.... please keep us posted... __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

05-04-2007, 04:51 AM	#3
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	How old is your puppy ? Young puppies need to sleep alot . Some of mine are like yours .

05-04-2007, 04:58 AM	#4
bdbmamaw Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Yorkies are famous for 'separation anxiety'. Just spend lots of cuddle time with your baby so whatever bonds he now has will be broken and he'll bond with you instead. I had a furbaby like that, but you wouldn't know it now!! She acts like she owns the place. And I guess she does...sheesh Sometimes it just takes a little time. You might want to try Nutra-Cal also. It's a great diet supplement for these little guys. It has lots of vitamins and calcium for his little bones. And always see your vet if you have ANY concerns. Better safe than sorry.

05-04-2007, 05:02 AM	#5
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby! If you have any doubt, call your vet, and explain to him what your pups behaviour is. Its hard to judge from a distance, do you have any pics of your baby?

05-04-2007, 05:12 AM	#6
natalienicole YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 286	My puppy did this as well for the first few days prolly about a week. Then she got over it and now its no peace at all. Anyways if she doesnt come arround after a while id take her to the vet again.

05-04-2007, 05:30 AM	#10
Rhapsody And Tiger, too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,568	Welcome to YT! There's a lot of great suggestions that have been posted. Let us know how things are going, and how he progresses; I hope all is well with your little baby. Good Luck! __________________ Jess, Rhapsody,Tiger,& sweet Ocean Blu! Rhapsody's Dogster & Tiger's Dogster Huge Pee Pad Salewww.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

05-04-2007, 06:07 AM	#11
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Good luck with your new puppy and let us know what happens! Also, welcome to YT

05-04-2007, 07:30 PM	#12
mommytobe YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Posts: 9	well he's five months old and his appetite is kinda eeri i he wont eat in the morning and now he wont eat his dry food at all, the vet said to dry boiled chicken and he seems to eat some of it at night but im just very worried i dont want to take him back but he seems so lifeless it kills me i still have a week till my return policy is over, idk what to do.

05-05-2007, 04:08 AM	#14
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	How much does he weigh? Can you feel his spine when you run your hand down his back? If so, he is too thin. I think another trip to the vet is in order just to make sure he is okay. Try mixing a little watered down Nutrical over her dry food and see if that perks him up any. keep us posted, please. __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

05-05-2007, 04:45 AM	#15
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	I'm just curious to know if you took him in to see if the worms were treated successfully to make sure they are gone??? __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog