New Owner of a 7 week old yorkie I think he is sick

[Woogie Man]

It's good to hear that Buster is still hanging in there. Quite likely, if he were a smaller Yorkie, you would have lost him by now. Just by reading your posts, it looks like Buster hasn't had a good meal in 72 hours or more. He really needs to have some solid food in him. There isn't enough food in him to soak up some of the bile in his stomach so you'll likely see some stomach upset (loose bowel movements and/or vomiting) until he eats better. I think he's just having a difficult adjustment and hopefully not something more serious. While refusal to eat and throwing up *can* be a symptom of liver shunt, it is also a symptom of a pup with a very empty stomach. Unless he's having symptoms that makes the vet think it's necessary, it's probably best to hold off on a blood draw until he's stronger. FYI, Yorkies are more prone to liver shunt but the experts don't recommend testing for it until a pup is 20 weeks old. Until that time, their organs are still developing and you can't expect an accurate result. Also, having recent vaccinations or illness could skew the results. As you go forward, watch for Buster having bad reactions after eating or to a vaccination as both of those symptoms could indicate a liver not properly functioning. For now, though, just focus on getting him settled in and eating well. Also, he should not have any vaccinations until he's 100% recovered and eating properly. Best of luck..

[margaritaville]

I hope the little guy is doing better. Keep up the good work!

[busterbrown1]

He is not feeling good again. Limp not responsive and can't stand up. We are doing all we know to do. I wish he would snap out of this. He hasn't vomited since the vet but he is still so up and down. nutri cal, soft puppy food, baby food fruit, p lite and water. I don't know what else to do for him. We both have to work tom. we were hoping for him to be good enough tom so I could work a little and not have him in my lap all day. This is not easy!!! I feel like we will get the same result if we go back to the vet. The vet we go to is highly recommended by EVERYONE we know that owns and animal. as in "don't take him anywhere else" as most say.

[Ladymom]

I am so sorry to hear this. It really might be time to get some bloodwork done. At two pounds and with the constant meals you have been giving him, he shouldn't keep crashing. I am fearful that there is something more than hypoglycemia going on.

[blouks]

Oh - so sad to hear that Buster is not doing well. You are in our thoughts an prayers. Keep up the TLC and vet care - it sounds like you are doing everything that possible. Buster sounds like a tough little pup! I look forward to reading a happy update soon.

[Ashley V]

I wish I knew more information for you. I'm so sorry that he's so sick. Chip was the same age, a little bigger, and had a hypoglycemic attack that sounds similar to what you're describing, but after he got food in him he was fine for good. I hope you can figure out what is wrong with him. I know they checked him for parvo, but has the vet tested him for giardia? He came from a pet store, which ultimately came from a puppy mill and giardia is spread dirty contaminated water and other sick dogs... What about coccidia?

[Mimoo]

Your baby boy is in my prayers. I hope he gets better.
You're doing amazing. Keep it up!
Happy to see there are some people in the world that love as much as possible.

Stupid pet stores

[janelles]

Sure hope you can get to the bottom of all this. I can really sympathize with you, my husband and I tried everything in our power to pull a little puppy out of the same thing as you are going through. We even fed him cheerios, as a last resort, when he would take them. Try to make sure he has plenty of fluids, keep him warm, and don't put all your faith in one vet.
I hope he will be o.k.

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by busterbrown1

He is not feeling good again. Limp not responsive and can't stand up. We are doing all we know to do. I wish he would snap out of this. He hasn't vomited since the vet but he is still so up and down. nutri cal, soft puppy food, baby food fruit, p lite and water. I don't know what else to do for him. We both have to work tom. we were hoping for him to be good enough tom so I could work a little and not have him in my lap all day. This is not easy!!! I feel like we will get the same result if we go back to the vet. The vet we go to is highly recommended by EVERYONE we know that owns and animal. as in "don't take him anywhere else" as most say.

The only thing I was surprised about is that the vet sent him home so early the other day. I would have thought he would have given him some IV fluids to build him up. From your posts, it seems like so far he's only had very small amounts of food, and none of that being anything substantial. He may have other health issues, but, no matter what, he really must eat, and by that I mean some real food with protein in it. It really isn't fair to you that you're having to go through this but that is the hand you've been dealt. I don't know the history of your pup, but even pups from reputable breeders can have adjustment problems such as not eating that can lead to hypoglycemia. The difference is that a good breeder wouldn't have let a pup go at such an early age so the chances would be less of something happening. Please get some solid food in that baby. He is very weakened and will not get better until he eats, no matter what other possible health issues he may or may not have. He also should not be left alone until he's fully recovered. From the sounds of it, he probably should be at the vet. This is not something that you can wait and see about. I've been through this before (as others here have) and, if I can be of any help, please PM me and I'll send you my phone #. Just click on my name to the left of this message and a drop down menu will give you the option of sending me a private message. I'm really scared for Buster. After so much time, you need to get him on the right track quickly. Bless you all for what you're doing for him, but it is critical to get him over this hump ASAP.

[JeanieK]

I am so sorry that your puppy is not doing well. I wish they would make laws against selling puppies in pet stores. You have no idea where they came from or how they were taken care of.

I feed my puppies, baby rice cereal with canned goats milk. 1 part milk to 2 parts water. They always eat that when they won't eat anything else.

[manolos mom]

Im so sorry he is not doing well again. Can someone stay with him all day tommorow? Just keep feeding him every two hours, he need protein and carbs, He will snap out of this if it not anything bad. Please have your vet do a full blood panel. This will tell whats going on with him. Have them keep him tommorow if you have to work and put him on IV fluids. Have you called the vet today? I would take him there now...You are doing great he is just weak. Your in our Prayers...

[manolos mom]

Just take him in tonight or in the morning and let the Vet take care of him for a few days until he gains weight. I know its tough but you guys are fighters and so is Buster. Dont keep switching his food, keep him on the same food every two hours. You need to syring feed him diluted puppy food every 2 hours tonight...Getting him to 12 weeks will be great because then he will be stronger.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I am so sorry that your puppy is not doing well. I wish they would make laws against selling puppies in pet stores. You have no idea where they came from or how they were taken care of.

I feed my puppies, baby rice cereal with canned goats milk. 1 part milk to 2 parts water. They always eat that when they won't eat anything else.

You can buy puppy goat milk at petsmart. Its about 7 bucks a can and all my pups also loved it...

[YoRkiE Te aMo]

Originally Posted by busterbrown1

He got up this morning on his own and walked to his water bowl. He drank quite a bit of water on his own!! No syringe! My husband and I got up every two hours and fed him baby food with cottage cheese through a syringe just 1/4 teaspoon at a time. This seems to have helped. I'll be home today with him and I'm going to try can food in a syringe and see how that goes. He has not vomited since yesterday at the vets! It's been at least 15 hours but, he has has a few loose bowel movements. I hope with me being at home with him today that will help him and he can go back to work with my husband the rest of the week. Thanks again for all of your advise and support! I will keep you posted!

the antibiotics... if he is still on those can cause loose stools

[mscat]

Originally Posted by busterbrown1

He is not feeling good again. Limp not responsive and can't stand up. We are doing all we know to do. I wish he would snap out of this. He hasn't vomited since the vet but he is still so up and down. nutri cal, soft puppy food, baby food fruit, p lite and water. I don't know what else to do for him. We both have to work tom. we were hoping for him to be good enough tom so I could work a little and not have him in my lap all day. This is not easy!!! I feel like we will get the same result if we go back to the vet. The vet we go to is highly recommended by EVERYONE we know that owns and animal. as in "don't take him anywhere else" as most say.

I strongly suggest you take Buster back to your vet for urgent treatment. He may not be getting enough food to sustain him, or fluids. I believe you and your family are doing the best that you can for the new pup however, he needs more advanced medical care. If he does not stabilise i am concerned that due to his weakend body he can go even further downhill to the point of no return. Please take him back in to the vet so he can recieve further, even lifesaving treatment.
I am very sorry that Buster keeps crashing and having such a difficult time. I wish him the best and a speedy recovery, he does need medical treatment right away. Please keep us updated.