Please help me! I think my Yorkie will die.

[mscat]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

No... They don't but I bought the nicest kennel out there. With a pure solid whiteoak doghouse with shingles and panneling and heating inside (AC too). With a super cozy dog bed. And I bought bought a parasite circle ( fleas and ticks will not enter the circle). Their both up to date with all thier shots and their frontline. I spent almost all my time with my babies. I do my school with them we go for walks and they have their own closets. My parents help me feed them, but I bought all of the rest of the stuff. They just can't handle a vet bill. But right now Brudas is inside with me so I can watch him. Please! I don't need people to grip about this. They are not tiny Yorkies my Female is 10 pounds. And they don't like to be inside. I don't blame them because I don't either. The situation will not change they are outside dogs who get just as much love as an inside dog would.

I know that you are trying and wanting to do the best thing for your dogs. however, one is very ill. THat needs to be the first priority. Getting that one better .
Offer your dog, plain cooked rice, white chicken meat. they both need to be eating a healthier diet. I am thinking that the blood in the stools is likely caused by parasites. Especially if they are being housed outside. that is hard to understand, because these guys are great indoors pets, and thrive on attention and love from their human families.
Since that is not an option, then your going to have to be diligent in keeping up with their needs even more so . They need propper grooming as well as a healthy diet.
i have a 15 year old son. I don't think it is right , as a parent to allow my child 100% resonsibility for two dogs without the financial support or follow up care that all dogs need and deserve.
I believe it is time to think about these dogs, and what is best for them. Keeping them outside to live the rest of their lives, and to breed them when they are not healthy is cruel.

[juliaw04]

I have a niece that is the same age as you, so I'm going to talk to you like I talk to her when she needs advice... Honey, just because it is Labor Day does not mean that vets are not available to help you. You need to get on the phone and call around..maybe even to a vet that isn't in your town. Someone is going to have an answering machine that tells you what to do if you're having an emergency- maybe they'll give a home number to call or refer you to another clinic. Even if you do not see a vet today, I really think it is in your best interest to at least TALK to one, get their opinion and get an appointment made for first thing in the morning.

I have many thoughts going around in my head about your parents at the moment...I understand being short on money but that shouldn't even be the issue here. Unfortunately for you at such a young age, you need to step up and act like an adult. Go confront your parents, tell them what is going on with your dog, tell them it is an emergency and you need help figuring out what to do. Now is not the time to let their personal feelings about the dogs stand in the way. All of you need to have the dog's best interest in mind and that is getting professional advice from a vet AND SOON! Good luck! You and Brudas are in my thoughts.

[JeanieK]

Please you have never said how old these dogs are.

[KristensKennel]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Funny jow different people get different pictures.

she is 15

She loves dogs

her parents do not love dogs

she was all excited about the idea of raising puppies. (at 15 that can seem pretty exciting)

she as never had a dog so was not aware that animals can get sick and require costly dr visits.

she came her hoping to find people that share her passion for animals.


She isr a young teen that comes from a struggling family. A friend or aquaintence, maybe even employer was in an accident and gave her his dogs to care for.

Her parent let her have the dogs, but made it clear that they were completely her responsibility.

Now one of the dogs is sick and she cannot afford the vet care.

She is only 15 and has no way of getting care for the animal without the help of an adult.

I have had dogs I love them them and know all about them. Lot's of people around here keep their yorkies outside.( of course with heated and ac shelter)
I have been around dogs all my life and i'm very familar with the diseases thay can get. I just don't know about this one. My family is stuggling know yes because of the lack of work around here for my father and mother who are R.Ns. Any other time this would have been no problem I don't think you guys understand.

[KristensKennel]

4 years old

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

I have had dogs I love them them and know all about them. Lot's of people around here keep their yorkies outside.( of course with heated and ac shelter)
I have been around dogs all my life and i'm very familar with the diseases thay can get. I just don't know about this one. My family is stuggling know yes because of the lack of work around here for my father and mother who are R.Ns. Any other time this would have been no problem I don't think you guys understand.

Hey kid, in case you haven't noticed, I was on your side.

But I do find it unbelievable that you spent that much money on the kennel etc with heat and AC that had to cost over $1000 and now you can't afford to get the dog medical care.

[bren4bears]

Does your dog still have blood in its stool and urine today?

[KristensKennel]

Okay! I just got a call from a vet! I will get an appointment made! And my friend is offering some mixed breed puppies to sell for her(I can keep the money). To save for his bills. Anyone know any good websites to advertise on? I think I can get 25$ for them and theres 7. So that will help. Anyone know any one who needs a pup? I have pictures for people who are interested their super adorable so I don't think I'll have probllems selling them. Anyway, What should I do while I wait until I can see the vet? Any thing I can do for him to make him more comfortable?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

Okay! I just got a call from a vet! I will get an appointment made! And my friend is offering some mixed breed puppies to sell for her(I can keep the money). To save for his bills. Anyone know any good websites to advertise on? I think I can get 25$ for them and theres 7. So that will help. Anyone know any one who needs a pup? I have pictures for people who are interested their super adorable so I don't think I'll have probllems selling them. Anyway, What should I do while I wait until I can see the vet? Any thing I can do for him to make him more comfortable?

Did I misunderstand you, are you saying that you keep these dogs outside?

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

4 years old

Thank you.

Now I'm going to describe a very realistic scenerio for you.

Your dogs are of prime breeding age.

She could go into heat at any time, so we aren't talking about a situation in the distant future. We're talking aboit maybe 3 to 4 months, because i doubt that you have made any provisions for keeping them separated.

Your dog is pregnant and goes into labor, the puppy is stuck and mother needs a C section. She is screamuing in pain. What are your plans for that.

In order to breed dogs you need to have the financial resources to cover emergency situations.

I know the idea of having puppies is very exciting to you, but it is very stressful and costly.

[KristensKennel]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Hey kid, in case you haven't noticed, I was on your side.

But I do find it unbelievable that you spent that much money on the kennel etc with heat and AC that had to cost over $1000 and now you can't afford to get the dog medical care.

That's why I don't have the money...

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

Okay! I just got a call from a vet! I will get an appointment made! And my friend is offering some mixed breed puppies to sell for her(I can keep the money). To save for his bills. Anyone know any good websites to advertise on? I think I can get 25$ for them and theres 7. So that will help. Anyone know any one who needs a pup? I have pictures for people who are interested their super adorable so I don't think I'll have probllems selling them. Anyway, What should I do while I wait until I can see the vet? Any thing I can do for him to make him more comfortable?

I'm surprised your vet didn't tell you this when you made the appointment....and why didn't you ask? They would have told you if you can/should be giving any medication & the dosage, what to feed the dog until s/he can be seen by a vet, and whether or not to keep the dogs separated. I would think if one is ill and one is not sick, you should keep them separated and well hydrated. And it's hot and humid today, please keep them inside. Maybe you should call back?

[KristensKennel]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Thank you.

Now I'm going to describe a very realistic scenerio for you.

Your dogs are of prime breeding age.

She could go into heat at any time, so we aren't talking about a situation in the distant future. We're talking aboit maybe 3 to 4 months, because i doubt that you have made any provisions for keeping them separated.

Your dog is pregnant and goes into labor, the puppy is stuck and mother needs a C section. She is screamuing in pain. What are your plans for that.

In order to breed dogs you need to have the financial resources to cover emergency situations.

I know the idea of having puppies is very exciting to you, but it is very stressful and costly.

I do but I have decided not to breed them now that he is sick he will need a long time to recover. And I don't anything he has to be pasted to his babys. (If it can)

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

That's why I don't have the money...

I'd have to see pictures.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by KristensKennel

I do but I have decided not to breed them now that he is sick he will need a long time to recover. And I don't anything he has to be pasted to his babys. (If it can)

Then you need to get him neutered or they will breed.