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

[Aerosnap1981]

I hope the baby pup is doing well! I have a tiny little papillon that has one episode of hypoglycemia since I have had him. I find the baby foods to be the best. I buy the finger foods gerber graduates chicken sticks, cut them up and he loves them! Also, the chicken dinner usually works but my little guy hasn't been too interested in that. I find that every couple of hours I give my michael a iams puppy biscuit, that I break in pieces for him, or some diced chicken, using perdue honey kind now, it helps so he doesn't go hypoglycemic. Good luck with your little guy and we will think of him!

[BonBon]

I'm so sorry your puppy is sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Juliealfies mum]

Just checking in to see how your little one is today.

[manolos mom]

Have you heard from your Vet...

[busterbrown1]

Yes, my husband and I went to check on him on our lunch hour and they told us he did NOT have parvo or any kind of worms! Good news!! His blood sugar was very low and they gave us some Nutri Cal and some anitbiotics to give to him. She said that all we can do is try different things, keep giving him the Nutri Cal, and water, and hope that he starts eating something. Please keep Buster in your prayers. We are so grateful to you all for talking us through this difficult experience. He isn't out of the woods yet but, he is much better than this morning. Thanks again and we will keep you all posted.

[chachi]

I am glad to hear he is doing better. I would try to get him to eat some canned food or boil a chicken breast and cut it up and put it in rice

[mimimomo]

I hope all goes well @ the vet...hope it's only hypoglycemia. Heard that rubbing Nutri-cal on the gums is best cuz that's the fastest absorbtion. The pup should come around in 10-15 minutes. If the pup didn't eat since he came to the pet store, it's likely that...& these attacks occur mainly when the pup goes to their new home. A good breeder will go through all this w/you to avoid any complications. So sorry you're going through this...like Nancy1999 said, hope you become an advocate for better breeding in your state & not buying from pet stores. Prayers for your little one & please give us an update.

[yorkie mom-3]

Prayers for your little buster brown. I hope he continues to get better. Hang in there and keep us posted.

[Spicee08]

I am soo glad to hear that it isn't something more serious. Just hang in there and keep doing what you are doing

[busterbrown1]

I'm going to try the chicken and rice tonight when I get off of work. Thank you so much for your help.

[Woogie Man]

It's great to hear that Buster made it. No, he isn't out of the woods yet. With a hypoglycemic episode, it may take a few days for his body to full recover even if he seems fine. He really must eat regularly or this will happen again. His stomach is so empty now that he may not want any food. You can try getting some canned food (the paste kind) and water it down a little bit so that you can draw it up into a syringe. Then try getting some down him, a little at a time. You may have to force it down him at first. Just try a little (maybe 3 cc's) until he gets some food on his stomach and is more receptive to eating. You will need to do this every hour or so but once he gets his gut going, he should want to eat on his own. You can also try taking some canned food, place it on your finger and feeding him that way. Actually, I would try that first before resorting to using the syringe. He may also take some meat if you cut it up very small. It may be trial and error but he simply must eat. He cannot go with just sugar water and syrup. It's difficult, I know, but hopefully you'll find something that works. Also, giving him some Nutri-Cal or karo before you go to bed would be a good idea. That way, his sugar is less likely to drop while you are asleep. Best of luck with Buster. We're all pulling for him (and you) in this difficult time.

[luvfla]

Chicken & rice....I wonder if white meat or dark meat is better for pups, white rice or brown rice.
These people know so much...Buster is in good hands here!

[busterbrown1]

The good news is that my husband owns his own business so he is able to keep an eye on him at all times. We bought some canned puppy food yesterday which he wouldn't eat but, I will try some of that again tonight on my finger if he won't eat the chicken. We will get food down him one way or the other tonight. Thank you!

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by busterbrown1

I'm going to try the chicken and rice tonight when I get off of work. Thank you so much for your help.

That's good.

Another idea...little cesar's dog food. It's not the greatest food...but lots of dogs and puppies love this.

Any food is better than nothing.

Sending prayers and hope he's on the mend.

[Juliealfies mum]

Good news on little Buster, hopefully things will go from strength too strength.