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kyancer · 03-04-2008, 06:13 PM

I hope your vet figures out the problem so your little one can feel better soon!

mascot · 03-04-2008, 06:32 PM

My pup also came to me sick, we bought him at a pet store

and now I know better then to do that. He came with yeast in his ear and had tape worms and we have been fighting giardia for 2 months... he is on his 4th round of meds..... arggggg. I think this is why god makes them so cutsie!!! And by the way my husband told me a yorkie is like a cat, not even a real dog.... now my big bad green beret holds our lil baby more then me!!!!! They have a way of melting hearts don't you worry about your hubby!!!! Take care and I hope your baby is better very soon!

Dot

yellowmellie · 03-04-2008, 06:43 PM

I had the same thing happen to Kaba, the morning after I brought her home. I was stressing and wondering what was wrong!

Turns out it was just the anal glands. I'm sure thats the problem with yours too. The vet did everything except show me how to fix the problem. I didnt learn that until a few months later. Its not fun expressing (I think thats what they call it) and I still don't have the hang of it.

TommiGirl · 03-04-2008, 07:05 PM

I hope your baby feels better soon and that the vet can figure out what the problem is so it can be avoided in the future..

I have my pup's anal glands expressed once a month. Certain things need to be done, (but I cannot bring myself to do it).

love being sent your way!

blueeyes_jd · 03-04-2008, 08:21 PM

the vet said that her anal glands where fine... so we are going to do a poop test... I had a bad migrane today so I couldnt bring Gracie's poop in.... but will do it tomorrow! I will update when I find out anything thanks again for the love and prayers!

Potter · 03-04-2008, 09:04 PM

Awww your not a bad mommy. Everything will be okay. Sometimes pups do fall sick because of their weaker immune system. Poop test will tell a lot and should be done as soon as you can. Mine came with ear infection and then roundworm infection and hubby was hard to deal with too when we first got our yorkie because he never had a dog. I don't think he was a dog person either. My hubby is bonded with our yorkie now but it took 6 months I think. Some hubbies falls in love sooner, mine took a little longer but at least it happened. *hugs to you*

sexiixtc · 03-05-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blueeyes_jd

the vet said that her anal glands where fine... so we are going to do a poop test... I had a bad migrane today so I couldnt bring Gracie's poop in.... but will do it tomorrow! I will update when I find out anything thanks again for the love and prayers!

omg your whole story sounds EXACLTY like mine.. EXCEPT Evie didn't get a yeast infection...

I took her to the vet last week Wednesday.. she had a ear infection.. they did a Giardia test on her.. everything came out a-ok... They gave her a dewormer and sent her off.. said to come in next week (today) for her other shot...

Well... last night Evie took a poopie.. and she had worms

needless to say.. I've been up all night cleaning EVERYTHING... but I still feel like they're all over me (they weren't).. my poor baby.. I feel so bad for her

...

I hope your case isn't the same... good luck!

donnarod · 03-06-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I would get her to the vets. It sounds like coccidia.

What is coccidia? Tricksie is having the poops again and she only drags her behind afterwards, thought she was cleaning it.
She has been to the Vet 3 times in the last 2 months but was also vomiting, she is not doing it this time. Thought it was because I introduced her to one teas. of Innova EVO canned 3 days ago.

bjh · 03-06-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by donnarod

What is coccidia? Tricksie is having the poops again and she only drags her behind afterwards, thought she was cleaning it.
She has been to the Vet 3 times in the last 2 months but was also vomiting, she is not doing it this time. Thought it was because I introduced her to one teas. of Innova EVO canned 3 days ago.

This explains what coccidia is:
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=680

There are many things that can cause diarrhea and if you are changing her diet a lot or adding new things to it then that could be the cause. Young puppies are more likely to get coccidia and it would have to be diagnosed by your vet checking a stool sample and it is not always easy to detect in a stool sample. From what I have heard about the canned Innova Evo I think you would be much better off finding a food that is not so high in protein. All it takes is one bite to mess up their digestive system. I would give her a teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin twice a day and if the diarrhea continues I would get her to the vet again.

donnarod · 03-06-2008, 12:25 PM

I could not get her to eat the pumpkin so I froze it, maybe that will make her eat it because she loves ice. She is so full of energy and there has been no blood in her poop, it is like pudding with some mucus at times.
She is pooping less every day but if she is still not better tomorrow, I will take her to the Vet. I did look up coccidia and am sure that is not her problem. Thanks

bjh · 03-06-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by donnarod

I could not get her to eat the pumpkin so I froze it, maybe that will make her eat it because she loves ice. She is so full of energy and there has been no blood in her poop, it is like pudding with some mucus at times.
She is pooping less every day but if she is still not better tomorrow, I will take her to the Vet. I did look up coccidia and am sure that is not her problem. Thanks

I agree, her problem is probably dietary. You can add a little Karo syrup to the pumpkin to make it taste a little better. When I give it to mind I just put it on my finger and then stick it in their mouth. Good luck with your girl.

blueeyes_jd · 03-12-2008, 08:36 AM

sorry it took so long to update! I was down all last week with a migriane...

but I took Gracies poop in yesterday and the test came back just a few mins ago and she has giardia

thank you for all the prayers and well wishes!

bjh · 03-12-2008, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the update. I am glad you took her to the vets. Do you know where she possibly got the giardia?

blueeyes_jd · 03-12-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

Thanks for the update. I am glad you took her to the vets. Do you know where she possibly got the giardia?

no idea!! as long as I have had her I have made sure she hasnt eaten any poop...

bjh · 03-12-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by blueeyes_jd

no idea!! as long as I have had her I have made sure she hasnt eaten any poop...

They can get giardia from bird droppings or stagnate water. Do you take her outside to play?

03-04-2008, 06:13 PM	#16
kyancer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 237	I hope your vet figures out the problem so your little one can feel better soon! __________________ Kristina Mommy to Sebastian

03-04-2008, 06:32 PM	#17
mascot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 209	Mascot My pup also came to me sick, we bought him at a pet store and now I know better then to do that. He came with yeast in his ear and had tape worms and we have been fighting giardia for 2 months... he is on his 4th round of meds..... arggggg. I think this is why god makes them so cutsie!!! And by the way my husband told me a yorkie is like a cat, not even a real dog.... now my big bad green beret holds our lil baby more then me!!!!! They have a way of melting hearts don't you worry about your hubby!!!! Take care and I hope your baby is better very soon! Dot __________________ "The US Constitution doesn't gaurantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." Benjamin Franklin Mascot and Dot

03-04-2008, 06:43 PM	#18
yellowmellie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 289	I had the same thing happen to Kaba, the morning after I brought her home. I was stressing and wondering what was wrong! Turns out it was just the anal glands. I'm sure thats the problem with yours too. The vet did everything except show me how to fix the problem. I didnt learn that until a few months later. Its not fun expressing (I think thats what they call it) and I still don't have the hang of it. __________________ Mommy Melanie and Princess Kaba and Crazy Cleo

03-04-2008, 07:05 PM	#19
TommiGirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Up North, further up north Posts: 771	I hope your baby feels better soon and that the vet can figure out what the problem is so it can be avoided in the future.. I have my pup's anal glands expressed once a month. Certain things need to be done, (but I cannot bring myself to do it). love being sent your way! __________________ When you hear hooves, think horses, not zebras.

03-04-2008, 08:21 PM	#20
blueeyes_jd YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 1,451	the vet said that her anal glands where fine... so we are going to do a poop test... I had a bad migrane today so I couldnt bring Gracie's poop in.... but will do it tomorrow! I will update when I find out anything thanks again for the love and prayers! __________________ Jessica, Gracie's mommy PROUD MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB! and now YTTA

03-04-2008, 09:04 PM	#21
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Awww your not a bad mommy. Everything will be okay. Sometimes pups do fall sick because of their weaker immune system. Poop test will tell a lot and should be done as soon as you can. Mine came with ear infection and then roundworm infection and hubby was hard to deal with too when we first got our yorkie because he never had a dog. I don't think he was a dog person either. My hubby is bonded with our yorkie now but it took 6 months I think. Some hubbies falls in love sooner, mine took a little longer but at least it happened. hugs to you __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-06-2008, 12:25 PM	#25
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	I could not get her to eat the pumpkin so I froze it, maybe that will make her eat it because she loves ice. She is so full of energy and there has been no blood in her poop, it is like pudding with some mucus at times. She is pooping less every day but if she is still not better tomorrow, I will take her to the Vet. I did look up coccidia and am sure that is not her problem. Thanks __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

03-12-2008, 08:36 AM	#27
blueeyes_jd YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 1,451	update sorry it took so long to update! I was down all last week with a migriane... but I took Gracies poop in yesterday and the test came back just a few mins ago and she has giardia thank you for all the prayers and well wishes! __________________ Jessica, Gracie's mommy PROUD MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB! and now YTTA

03-12-2008, 08:49 AM	#28
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Thanks for the update. I am glad you took her to the vets. Do you know where she possibly got the giardia?