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02-23-2009, 05:14 AM | #16 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA
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| Well he is jsut a baby and will want your attention all the time your his new mom and he is behaving like a puppy does... He is going to whine and cry for you, and when you guys give in he learns to do it again so he can go in your bed. Also he wants your comfort and warmth. Consistency is the key. If you do not want him in your bed then place a blanket, a shirt with your smells on it, and a small heated blanket, something that he can stay warm on. Son't give into his crying too. It teaches him to behave more like that to get his way. When you start school how long are you going to be gone? If it is too long then somebody needs to check on him. I would not leave him home alone all day long by himself.
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02-23-2009, 02:41 PM | #17 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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| Oh no, it'll only be for max 3 hours. There are all sorts of things happening to my baby This morning we woke up and he was constipated, so I got my rubber gloves on to help him and his hair was all caught up in dried stool, so I cleaned it up for him. Now he is straining every now and then but only a few drops of liquid is coming out. I did notice he stopped eating his wet food and only ate dry food, now he is barely touching his water or any food. He's sleeping by himself shivering at the moment... I think it's time to take him to the vet today! Thank you all so much for your help! I hope this little one will be okay... |
02-23-2009, 05:49 PM | #18 |
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| Poor little guy. Please let us know what the vet said!
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02-23-2009, 06:46 PM | #19 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker | It sounds like the switching from wet to dry food might be why he is constipated now. My dogs get constipated even if I switch brands. Maybe soft treats will help put water back to his colon. Make sure he does eat though- he could get hypoglycemic if he doesn't. My Gabby whines and cries if I leave her on the bed and I go into the attached bathroom with the door open-she can still see me. I think over time she will get used to it though. I just always know she misses me! If I wern't afraid we would roll onto her- we would have her in the bed with us. It's whatever you guys want! Many people here on YT let their babies sleep in their bed! (not human babies!) LOL |
02-23-2009, 07:05 PM | #20 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker | I wanted to let you know---don't feel funny for all of your questions and the way you feel!! I was PETRIFIED when we brought Skippy home, and even though Gabby was our second, I still felt very nervous. A new puppy is alot of work and concern no matter what the breed...you are very smart to ask questions and try to find information. Even with all of the "trouble" isn't your little puppy prescious and you would never trade him for the world?! |
02-23-2009, 07:11 PM | #21 | |
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Have you ever had a puppy before? They really need lots of time & attn. You might find it very helpful to read this http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...w-parents.html
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02-23-2009, 08:43 PM | #22 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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| Thank you for the link Yorkiesmiles I'm sure it will be helpful and everyone else that have placed your responses and advice I picked him up from the vet just now and the vet just said he was dehydrated.. He didn't say anything much else, just that he wasn't constipated anymore and that his temp and everything else was normal... Yoshi didn't go near his food when we got home, he probably ate at the vet. I had to pay $100 just for the vet to tell me everything was normal because I was in a rush and they charged me extra $50 for Hospitalization fee. UGH! But I didn't want to take any chances on not knowing if he was okay or not... So I guess I'll just have to deal with it... I also told him about taking him out on the concrete, the vet wasn't really concerned about that but said he should be fine... Yoshi also hasn't been sneezing at all when he's at my house so it's probably really dusty at my partner's house. I do believe his constipation was caused by just eating his dry food only instead of his wet food that caused his constipation. I will try the pumpkin remedy, how often do you give them the pumpkin puree? And how much do you give them? Do you only give it to them when they are constipated? or to prevent from being constipated? He is super happy to be home and to be able to run around everywhere Thank you all for all your support! Last edited by NakedPetals; 02-23-2009 at 08:45 PM. |
02-23-2009, 08:58 PM | #23 |
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| well if the vet said he isn't constipated anymore you might not need it now. Although, I always keep a can on hand. After you open it, it can be frozen. It doesn't take very much, a small spoonful or half a spoonful maybe twice a day for your little one - how much does he weigh? Some people give a little pumpkin every day or a couple times a week - it is filled with nutrients also. If he was dehydrated, this might also be why he was constipated. You could add a small bit of water to his dry food - that will give him a bit more water and also make a nice gravy for Yoshi. What brand of food are you feeding? Glad he is going to be ok. Hope you get some sleep tonight - it does take time for these little ones to adjust. You are now Yoshi's pack leader - that's why he sad when you are separated
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02-24-2009, 01:39 PM | #24 |
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| Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood! You have just got to increase his independence of you. When you have to leave the room for a minute, get him interested in one of his toys or chewies. Try to do this whenever you have to go to the bathroom or next room for a minute. Also, never stick his nose in his pee or bowl movement. That really only teaches him to be mean. Because you are forcing his head into something I am sure you would not want your head forced into. Instead, (we have a new 12 week old); every time he gets up from a nap or feeding we put him right on his potty pads and say "potty". He is practically already trained. This does take a lot of time, but it is well worth it. And remember, he is just a baby, and like a human baby, it is going to take time and effort to train him into the dog you want him to be. But as much love as I see here for your little one, this should not be a problem at all for you! Best wishes with your little baby. |
02-24-2009, 07:17 PM | #25 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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| Thank you all so much for your replies. Yoshi is doing a lot better today... He is still whining and crying and I am getting very frustrated and worried what he'll be like when I really leave for uni in the mornings from next Monday. Tonight I am going to put him in his cage and see what happens. I know he will bark and cry but I'm just going to stay strong and not give in like I always did, I hope its not too late since I've already given in into his cries! We have attempted this before when we first got him and we let him cry it out as soon as he fell asleep and 5mins later he'd wake back up and cry some more. So we gave in and let him sleep in our bed. Well wish me luck I'll let you know what happens tomorrow. Any suggestions or help how I can succeed in this will be wonderful. If only this was a lot easier |
02-24-2009, 07:46 PM | #26 |
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| hi, there again. You can search online for a lot of good info about "crate training" - several sites even have video. Are you leaving any toys with him? some people say a stuffed animal helps. Also, some people use an old fashion alarm clock for the ticking sound - that white noise can be comforting. Others turn on a tv or a radio so the pup hears some noise in your absence
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