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newyorkieforme 07-09-2008 02:54 PM
my puppy will not look up.
 
I got a new puppy about 6 weeks ago. he suddenly became very sick, he was in the hospital for 2 days, he was a very very sick boy. they run tests, and do not know why he is sick, I am sure he did not get into anything, he was not injured in any way, he sudenly would not eat, and then vomited and almost became dehydrated, the vet kept him alive by putting fluids under the skin, and now he is back home. almost normal EXCEPT- he will not look up. when I talk to him he runs to me, but will only look at my legs, he will not look up into my face, any ideas to what this could be ?

KathyinCali 07-09-2008 03:05 PM
I don't have any answers for you. I'm sure you will get many responses. I just want to say hello and welcome to YT.

MyAngel 07-09-2008 03:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by newyorkieforme (Post 2102054)
I got a new puppy about 6 weeks ago. he suddenly became very sick, he was in the hospital for 2 days, he was a very very sick boy. they run tests, and do not know why he is sick, I am sure he did not get into anything, he was not injured in any way, he sudenly would not eat, and then vomited and almost became dehydrated, the vet kept him alive by putting fluids under the skin, and now he is back home. almost normal EXCEPT- he will not look up. when I talk to him he runs to me, but will only look at my legs, he will not look up into my face, any ideas to what this could be ?
Do you think he may have a neck injury? Does he move his head around other then when coming to you?

I wonder if all is ok in the medical depart, if he is coming to you as the pack leader by not looking into your eyes/face? Try holding a treat near your face while sitting on the floor with him to see if he will look in your direction then start moving the treat around in the air to see if he follows it. I am assuming that his eye sight is ok. Let us know how he is doing.

newyorkieforme 07-09-2008 03:25 PM
I am sure it is medical. before he got sick, he would do anything to get my attention. he was such a loving boy. he acts like he can't move his neck now. I have even tried to coax hiim with a treat, but he can't look up. it has something to do with his sickness, but we do not know what kind of desease affects a puppy like this. I am absolutely positive he did not get injured.

jennylee333 07-09-2008 04:41 PM
Maybe when he was at the vet he got a shot that is making his neck sore?? Have you tried to rub it and see if there is a knot or if it seems sore?????

Little Bit 07-09-2008 05:39 PM
I am so sorry your little one has been sick. Has he been checked for Atlanto-axial instability or AAI? This can be a very dangerous condition and has to do with the neck. Not saying that's what he has but you might want to ask your vet. It is not normal for him to hold his head that way.

grandmatoall 07-09-2008 05:43 PM
You and your baby are in my thoughts and prayers. Get better sweet baby.

MyAngel 07-09-2008 07:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by newyorkieforme (Post 2102118)
I am sure it is medical. before he got sick, he would do anything to get my attention. he was such a loving boy. he acts like he can't move his neck now. I have even tried to coax hiim with a treat, but he can't look up. it has something to do with his sickness, but we do not know what kind of desease affects a puppy like this. I am absolutely positive he did not get injured.
I think you should see another vet since this vet doesn't seem to know what is happening. You may want to seek out a group of vet specialists in your area as soon as you can.

Someone mentioned injection site or any vaccines - have your checked to see that all is ok in the area of the site if given around the neck?

Is he eating and drinking ok?

He may have injured himself without you seeing it. Does he jump off furniture, etc.

I hope you will be able to get a 2nd opinion very soon. I will keep your little one in my thoughts that all will be well soon.

Here is a link to a vet board if you want to post to see if they can be of any help.

Vet to Vet - AOL Message Boards

spr377 07-09-2008 07:42 PM
I think taking him to another vet, is a good idea! Welcome to YT......healing thoughts going out to your puppy!!

RONLYNN 07-09-2008 08:09 PM
My Standard Poodle wouldn't look at me one time (a few years ago) and I knew something was wrong...I took her to the vet and told the vet she was broken. She went through all her body parts and when she got to her neck she kind of screamed. She concluded that she had a stiff neck so she gave me some muscle relaxers and within 24 hours she was back to normal. She said that they are like us and sometimes they can sleep on it wrong, which must have been the case. Hopefully it is just something like that. Good luck.

mscat 07-09-2008 09:00 PM
Please go to the vet one more time to check out the neck issue. I hope he is ok and it is something minor. :aimeeyork

Ellie May 07-10-2008 03:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 2102423)
I am so sorry your little one has been sick. Has he been checked for Atlanto-axial instability or AAI? This can be a very dangerous condition and has to do with the neck. Not saying that's what he has but you might want to ask your vet. It is not normal for him to hold his head that way.
Unfortunately, this sounds like it might be the case.:(

Patti 07-10-2008 06:29 AM
If it is still bothering him I would get him checked out again. Could it possibly be from where they place the water in the back of the neck like a hump to rehydtare him thatis causing him some doscomfort? Hope he is better soon

mkawczak 07-10-2008 06:35 AM
Welcome and listen to YT
 
Welcome to the best site around!!! These people are very ,please listen to their suggestions. Go to the vet,new or old and demand answers. They have to look into this and make sure you are getting the right answers,if not go to another until you get the answers you need. Best Wishes and keep us posted.Kisses and Hugs to your little one.

meeker 07-10-2008 06:44 AM
possible ear also
 
I had a neighbor that had a german short hair that had the same issue, and the vet said she had inner ear infection
Just an idea
But the neck sounds logical
There is no way that your dog fell off something while you were not watching
they are like kids they have accidents with and without us
I would demand the vet to find an answer or go for a second opinion

Mybabe4me 07-10-2008 09:01 PM
If the pup has AAI it does not take a injury to aggravite the area.. I can tell you this from experiance.. I have a AAI pup all he did was jump offf my lap and he broke his neck.. It does not take much.. He turned once and that bothered him also.. SO Please Have them do a Digital Xray of his neck.. Ask them about Atlantoaxial Instability. If you want some information on this you can go to Babybear's dogster page read his story section and then read the second entry in his diary.. Please don't let you baby jump off anything until you find out..
I sure hope he is better soon, but if you need more help let us all know..

andibaby 07-13-2008 06:29 PM
Just looking for an update....

wemple2 07-13-2008 06:58 PM
I just read this and I am worried. I pray you were able to find a vet to help diagnosis your babies problem. It could be very serious like AAI or it may be something simple like a muscle spasm...only a qualified vet can tell you, after running the appropriate test. Best wishes...thoughts and prayers!!!

tiger63 07-18-2008 12:16 AM
I do not want to scare, however most general vets do not understand a Yorkie. They are the most fragile lovable and wonderful furry baby you will ever own. They do not live a life in a normal "pack mode" like all my other furry best friends.

Yorks think they are Human.

You have him checked by a Vet with proper equipment to give IV's and the tests needed to make your Baby well. Under the skin fluids will not get him
back to balance so the real problem can found, It takes an IV to get the sugar back in his blood.

Had I not listened to advice here in May, my boy Harry would not be with me, if you delay you will be like me with the most expensive York in Louisiana.

All due to bad vets actions.

Good Luck


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