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yorkiesmiles · 02-16-2009, 03:21 PM

So glad Buster found such responsible owners, who can give him so much time and attn. Jacs0517 gave you a great list of knowledge from a breeder - I would keep it handy, memorize.

Praying for Buster to improve tonight

maximillion1 · 02-16-2009, 03:48 PM

Thanks for the information, I actually just picked up Maximillion (Max) on the 23rd of January, thank goodness he is doing really good, but I have been struggling with what food and treats to get. So far, I have completely changed his food over to Eukanuba, he still eats cesar puppy in the morning and at night, milk bones for snacks...if you could forward me the list of good and bad that would be great!

thanks

jacs0517 · 02-16-2009, 03:55 PM

Excellent: Innova, Karma, Wellness
Very Good: Solid Gold, Merrick
Good: Royal Canin
Fair: Eukanuba, Iams
Poor: Pedigree, Purina, Medical Maintanence
Dead: Any Department Store Brand (Wal-Mart)

Good Treats (she also gave me this recipe):

Buy some veal liver steaks (I don't do veal, so she said any liver except chicken or pork)
Simmer at a low boil for 5 minutes
Remove steaks and drain/cool
Slice into thin strips - 1 inch wide
Place on oven rack and leave in oven overnight at 110 F. When they are done they will be soft and like rubber. Let them cool.

Place in a veggie bag (with the holes in it - this is important) and these will keep in fridge for up to 2 months.

Break off small pieces of the strips and use as reward only.

She also said that you should only give treats for potty training, until he is fully house broken - potty training should take three weeks to ensure success.

maximillion1 · 02-16-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterbrown1

He is with me selling cars today!

My wife and I picked him up earlier like she said and he has been doing ok. I haven't picked up any food yet but hopefully here shortly I can do so. You guys were right about the nutri cal. We didnt get any yest cause it was so far of a drive to get it. I wish I would have anyway. I hope we can keep him looking the way he does now. He is sitting in my lap prob wondering what is going on with all the phones and typing going on. He will be my little work buddy today!

I'm so happy for Buster!!!! I have been thinking about you guys and Buster all day...I'm glad he's doing better and you guys haven't given up on him...I can't wait to hear the stories when he's 5 and 6 months running around the house...he'll be fine, he's a tough lil guy...just keep giving him lots of TLC.

busterbrown1 · 02-16-2009, 05:25 PM

I got off work at 5 pm I put some baby food in a syringe and gave him 1/4 tsp. then some pediatite with a syringe and the nutri cal. He had a really loose bowel movement. He is still very weak and shaky. He appears like he just wants to sleep. I don't know if I need to try to wake him up and give him more pedialite since he went to the bathroom or let him sleep for a couple of hours. I also got some puppy formula with a couple of bottles. I might try that when he wakes up. Do you think that he might take that? Any advise on this?

manolos mom · 02-16-2009, 05:38 PM

Yes, do whatever it takes at this point until he will start eating on his own. It may take two weeks to get him better. Feed him every 2 to 3 hours, even if its puppy milk and you have to force feed. YOU CAN DO THIS.... I know it seems endless but we are all behind you......Give him nutra cal tonight and around 2AM then when he wakes up....We are all fighting for you and YOUR BABY.......

maxmom · 02-16-2009, 05:47 PM

You both are doing a great job nursing this baby back to health. He is very lucky to have you as parents.

manolos mom · 02-16-2009, 05:48 PM

KEEP HIM WARM. WHERE IS HE SLEEPING? If you are crating him please put a heating pad UNDER his crate. Keeping him warm is just as equally important as the food. Wrap him up when you are holding him...Please keep us updated....

Ladymom · 02-16-2009, 05:50 PM

Bless you for taking such good care of this little guy. If anyone can get him through this, it sounds like you can.

busterbrown1 · 02-16-2009, 06:08 PM

He has a warm bed with a flannel sheet and his bed is in front of the fireplace. Can I give him too much Nutri Cal?? I'm giving him pedialite from a syringe. I'm not sure how much is enough. He is so little.

manolos mom · 02-16-2009, 06:12 PM

Im bumping this up. not sure

manolos mom · 02-16-2009, 06:15 PM

By the way. You are doing an AMAZING JOB for this Baby......

Ladymom · 02-16-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterbrown1

He has a warm bed with a flannel sheet and his bed is in front of the fireplace. Can I give him too much Nutri Cal?? I'm giving him pedialite from a syringe. I'm not sure how much is enough. He is so little.

The problem with Nutrical is that it will spike his sugar, then he will crash again if he doesn't get a meal. Pedialyte will replenish lost electrolytes, but won't bring his blood sugar up.

Food is what he really needs to stabilize his blood sugar. You need to feed him every couple of hours even if you have to force feed him.

busterbrown1 · 02-16-2009, 06:37 PM

My wife is worried that we may give him to much nutri cal . Is that possible? How much should we give him?

yorkiesmiles · 02-16-2009, 06:40 PM

I would focus on getting some food in him. Don't worry about the Nutrical you have already given. It does make the sugar levels go up. He may need some more pedialyte. The food is so important, and if you end up getting some puppy milk - that would help

02-16-2009, 03:21 PM	#106
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	So glad Buster found such responsible owners, who can give him so much time and attn. Jacs0517 gave you a great list of knowledge from a breeder - I would keep it handy, memorize. Praying for Buster to improve tonight __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-16-2009, 05:47 PM	#112
maxmom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,307 Blog Entries: 1	You both are doing a great job nursing this baby back to health. He is very lucky to have you as parents. __________________ maxmom My belongs to Max and Sophie Mei

02-16-2009, 05:50 PM	#114
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Bless you for taking such good care of this little guy. If anyone can get him through this, it sounds like you can. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

02-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#119
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	nutri cal My wife is worried that we may give him to much nutri cal . Is that possible? How much should we give him?

02-16-2009, 06:40 PM	#120
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I would focus on getting some food in him. Don't worry about the Nutrical you have already given. It does make the sugar levels go up. He may need some more pedialyte. The food is so important, and if you end up getting some puppy milk - that would help __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-16-2009, 03:48 PM	#107
maximillion1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Herndon, VA USA Posts: 30	Thanks for the information, I actually just picked up Maximillion (Max) on the 23rd of January, thank goodness he is doing really good, but I have been struggling with what food and treats to get. So far, I have completely changed his food over to Eukanuba, he still eats cesar puppy in the morning and at night, milk bones for snacks...if you could forward me the list of good and bad that would be great! thanks

02-16-2009, 03:55 PM	#108
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	Excellent: Innova, Karma, Wellness Very Good: Solid Gold, Merrick Good: Royal Canin Fair: Eukanuba, Iams Poor: Pedigree, Purina, Medical Maintanence Dead: Any Department Store Brand (Wal-Mart) Good Treats (she also gave me this recipe): Buy some veal liver steaks (I don't do veal, so she said any liver except chicken or pork) Simmer at a low boil for 5 minutes Remove steaks and drain/cool Slice into thin strips - 1 inch wide Place on oven rack and leave in oven overnight at 110 F. When they are done they will be soft and like rubber. Let them cool. Place in a veggie bag (with the holes in it - this is important) and these will keep in fridge for up to 2 months. Break off small pieces of the strips and use as reward only. She also said that you should only give treats for potty training, until he is fully house broken - potty training should take three weeks to ensure success.

02-16-2009, 05:25 PM	#110
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	I got off work at 5 pm I put some baby food in a syringe and gave him 1/4 tsp. then some pediatite with a syringe and the nutri cal. He had a really loose bowel movement. He is still very weak and shaky. He appears like he just wants to sleep. I don't know if I need to try to wake him up and give him more pedialite since he went to the bathroom or let him sleep for a couple of hours. I also got some puppy formula with a couple of bottles. I might try that when he wakes up. Do you think that he might take that? Any advise on this?

02-16-2009, 05:38 PM	#111
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Yes, do whatever it takes at this point until he will start eating on his own. It may take two weeks to get him better. Feed him every 2 to 3 hours, even if its puppy milk and you have to force feed. YOU CAN DO THIS.... I know it seems endless but we are all behind you......Give him nutra cal tonight and around 2AM then when he wakes up....We are all fighting for you and YOUR BABY.......

02-16-2009, 05:48 PM	#113
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	KEEP HIM WARM. WHERE IS HE SLEEPING? If you are crating him please put a heating pad UNDER his crate. Keeping him warm is just as equally important as the food. Wrap him up when you are holding him...Please keep us updated....

02-16-2009, 06:08 PM	#115
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	He has a warm bed with a flannel sheet and his bed is in front of the fireplace. Can I give him too much Nutri Cal?? I'm giving him pedialite from a syringe. I'm not sure how much is enough. He is so little.

02-16-2009, 06:12 PM	#116
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Im bumping this up. not sure

02-16-2009, 06:15 PM	#117
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	By the way. You are doing an AMAZING JOB for this Baby......