so upset, found a BY breeder on YT

[nana911]

I think it's way smaller than that, she was promised it would be no more than 3lbs at adulthood.

[FlDebra]

I think so too nana911. She said in another post that he is 10 weeks old and looks like a chihuahua and was asking when he would start looking like a yorkie. Since she was told the pup would be 3 pounds at adulthood, I think it is safe to assume (even though I don't like to assume much of anything) that he is considerably less than 3 pounds now. This makes getting immediate VET help is even more important.

I agree that calling a breeder a BYB, in the negative connotation that it has taken on, is serious. But she may have a point. She is not calling her that JUST because the puppy was sick. She said the breeder will not return phone calls. The breeder also let the pup go home before it was 12 weeks old, and since he got sick immediately, it makes me wonder about a vet check before placing the puppy. That doesn't prevent them from getting sick, but it should catch a great deal. I don't know enough about the whole situation -- we don't know how large the pup is, what sort of guarantee did the breeder give, what instructions did she give, did she tell the owner to take to the ER vet? I would have. But I also would not have let the pup go before 10 weeks old. Not getting a GOOD picture of the breeder but need to know more.

I do not think the food is the problem either. I also feed Royal Canin to new puppies starting at 4 weeks -- I love the tiny triangular kibble that helps prevent choking when they first try food. They ALL seem to love the taste and I believe it gets a bad rap on YT. It is a nutritionally balanced food, better than many. My experience is also tiny firm tootsie roll poops, so nice & easy to pick up. Some of the higher quality foods can cause problems for being too high in protein and other things. All of the Royal Canin kibbles are not the same. If an owner is concerned about corn, there are formulas without it.

Most of all I hope the owner has not been back on because she is off at the vet with this little one and getting him the help he needs. This is one of those situations that can turn from bad to absolutely horrible in a matter of minutes. Praying this little yorkie is on the way back up and recovery will be soon!

[margaritaville]

I hope this little one is ok this morning.

[Ladymom]

Checking for an update. I hope the OP got the puppy to the vet last night.

Plenty of time to deal with the breeder later on when the crisis is over.

[Dzbabykel]

Would love to hear an update! Hope that little one got to a vet ASAP lastnight!!

[Lil Sis]

I know this is harsh... a furbaby is like a skin baby...small ones can die from dehydration fast..
Please let us know the baby is ok.

[Lou]

Just checking to see of she came back on with an update.
My heart is just breaking for that little one.

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I think so too nana911. She said in another post that he is 10 weeks old and looks like a chihuahua and was asking when he would start looking like a yorkie. Since she was told the pup would be 3 pounds at adulthood, I think it is safe to assume (even though I don't like to assume much of anything) that he is considerably less than 3 pounds now. This makes getting immediate VET help is even more important.

I agree that calling a breeder a BYB, in the negative connotation that it has taken on, is serious. But she may have a point. She is not calling her that JUST because the puppy was sick. She said the breeder will not return phone calls. The breeder also let the pup go home before it was 12 weeks old, and since he got sick immediately, it makes me wonder about a vet check before placing the puppy. That doesn't prevent them from getting sick, but it should catch a great deal. I don't know enough about the whole situation -- we don't know how large the pup is, what sort of guarantee did the breeder give, what instructions did she give, did she tell the owner to take to the ER vet? I would have. But I also would not have let the pup go before 10 weeks old. Not getting a GOOD picture of the breeder but need to know more.

I do not think the food is the problem either. I also feed Royal Canin to new puppies starting at 4 weeks -- I love the tiny triangular kibble that helps prevent choking when they first try food. They ALL seem to love the taste and I believe it gets a bad rap on YT. It is a nutritionally balanced food, better than many. My experience is also tiny firm tootsie roll poops, so nice & easy to pick up. Some of the higher quality foods can cause problems for being too high in protein and other things. All of the Royal Canin kibbles are not the same. If an owner is concerned about corn, there are formulas without it.

Most of all I hope the owner has not been back on because she is off at the vet with this little one and getting him the help he needs. This is one of those situations that can turn from bad to absolutely horrible in a matter of minutes. Praying this little yorkie is on the way back up and recovery will be soon!

Yes-- you said a lot of what I was thinking!!!!!!

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Three pounds is very small regardless of the animal's age. Vomiting and diarrhea in a dog that size is a medical emergency as they rapidly become dehydrated.

He's not even 3 lbs. The op said the breeder told her he'd probably be about 3 lbs. So, if what the breeder told her is true, then he's a tiny.

[GINGER PITTMAN]

What happend to this puppy?????????????????

[Daisy2010]

Just checking in for an update, I hope the little precious is ok.

[Yorkieville200]

I heard from the OP. She did go out and buy the Nutrical, and she said she was taking him to the Vet this morning.

So, most likely, they are at the Vets.

Sheila

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200

I heard from the OP. She did go out and buy the Nutrical, and she said she was taking him to the Vet this morning.

So, most likely, they are at the Vets.

Sheila

NutriCal is wonderful to help with hyperglicemia, but not the end all that meets all. If used as a daily supplement it can lead to diabitis.

I'm glad that the pup is being taken to the vet, many things can be attributed to vomitting and diarreah; parasites, coccidia, giardia, all which need vet attention. What should have been suggested is to put this pup on a bland diet.....kibbles taken away. Steamed, bonless, skinless chicken with steamed rice. and a probiotic all which assist in keeping any irritation to the digestive track down.

[Nancy1999]

You've gotten lots of good advice, puppies go down hill fast I hope you've taken him to the vet, and let us know how he's doing.

[Dzbabykel]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

NutriCal is wonderful to help with hyperglicemia, but not the end all that meets all. If used as a daily supplement it can lead to diabitis.

I'm glad that the pup is being taken to the vet, many things can be attributed to vomitting and diarreah; parasites, coccidia, giardia, all which need vet attention. What should have been suggested is to put this pup on a bland diet.....kibbles taken away. Steamed, bonless, skinless chicken with steamed rice. and a probiotic all which assist in keeping any irritation to the digestive track down.

What great advice