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Sylis · 07-22-2009, 05:16 PM

My wife and I just bought a yorktese puppy from a pet store about two weeks ago. I've had dogs before, but never cared for one on my own before. I've always had the knowledge and reassurance of another person. He's four months old. He's the best little dog you could ever ask for. He's active, but not too hyperactive and amazingly loving. I just adore him. My only concern is that for the past few days he's had a dry, warm nose. I honstly feel like a first time mother who wants to take her child to the doctor each time he/she hiccups, but I just rather be safe than sorry. He eats up the wet food we give him, but snacks on his dry food. I'm considering changing his dry food to see if maybe he's just not interested in the taste of it. The other day he pooped and it looks almost reddish. It's not happened since. If anyone can help me to be reassured that I'm just paranoid or give me advice on maybe something that might be wrong I'd grately appreciate it. Thank you so much!

erickajm · 07-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Have you taken him to the vet for a health check since you bought him? I would do that immediately especially since you bought him from a pet store, which more than likely means he came from a puppy mill and who knows what he could or could not have.

The good thing is he is eating. I would highly recommend getting this pup to the vet to let them check him out to make sure he is 100% healthy. Red poo doesn't sound normal to me... unless he is eating red food? I don't know... have to look that one up.

erickajm · 07-22-2009, 07:39 PM

P.s... welcome to Yorkie Talk!

4doggiemama · 07-23-2009, 09:53 AM

I second the need to take him for a vet check ASAP. Pet store puppies contract all sorts of things. And I do understand about loving him so much. My Yorkies have my heart. ~Joanne~

Patti · 07-23-2009, 01:47 PM

Welcome !!! If you haven't had a vet visit I would. Make sure to have a fecal test done so they can check for any parasites, it is not uncommon in puppies. Sounds like he is in good hands!

Cinq1964 · 07-23-2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome and congratulations! I totally agree, take him to a vet for a check-up.

smartpuppiepets · 07-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Welcome... and please take him to the vet ASAP... and make sure to bring a stool sample with you ...
You are not overreacting at all.... red poop is not a good thing ....
warm dry nose???? may not be normal either...

07-22-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
Sylis YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: versailles, ky, us Posts: 2	First Time Concern My wife and I just bought a yorktese puppy from a pet store about two weeks ago. I've had dogs before, but never cared for one on my own before. I've always had the knowledge and reassurance of another person. He's four months old. He's the best little dog you could ever ask for. He's active, but not too hyperactive and amazingly loving. I just adore him. My only concern is that for the past few days he's had a dry, warm nose. I honstly feel like a first time mother who wants to take her child to the doctor each time he/she hiccups, but I just rather be safe than sorry. He eats up the wet food we give him, but snacks on his dry food. I'm considering changing his dry food to see if maybe he's just not interested in the taste of it. The other day he pooped and it looks almost reddish. It's not happened since. If anyone can help me to be reassured that I'm just paranoid or give me advice on maybe something that might be wrong I'd grately appreciate it. Thank you so much!

07-22-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	Have you taken him to the vet for a health check since you bought him? I would do that immediately especially since you bought him from a pet store, which more than likely means he came from a puppy mill and who knows what he could or could not have. The good thing is he is eating. I would highly recommend getting this pup to the vet to let them check him out to make sure he is 100% healthy. Red poo doesn't sound normal to me... unless he is eating red food? I don't know... have to look that one up. __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

07-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	P.s... welcome to Yorkie Talk! __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

07-23-2009, 09:53 AM	#4
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	I second the need to take him for a vet check ASAP. Pet store puppies contract all sorts of things. And I do understand about loving him so much. My Yorkies have my heart. ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

07-23-2009, 01:47 PM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome !!! If you haven't had a vet visit I would. Make sure to have a fecal test done so they can check for any parasites, it is not uncommon in puppies. Sounds like he is in good hands! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-23-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	Welcome and congratulations! I totally agree, take him to a vet for a check-up. __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

07-23-2009, 08:31 PM	#7
smartpuppiepets YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 1,042	Welcome... and please take him to the vet ASAP... and make sure to bring a stool sample with you ... You are not overreacting at all.... red poop is not a good thing .... warm dry nose???? may not be normal either... __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][