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Ahis_Mama · 08-05-2011, 11:36 AM

Prayers for you and Bug. I hope the little guy is stubborn and pulls through.

Furbaby Friend · 08-05-2011, 11:48 AM

Adding my prayers!

Hang in there little Bug!!!!

n2cm · 08-05-2011, 02:48 PM

I highly suggest you give him 1/2 goats milk and 1/2 baby rice cereal mixed with kayro syrup. At this point he needs something solid to hold to his ribs so to speak. I'd syringe feed him atleast 3 cc's every 3 to 4 hours. Once you see this helping him to get stronger then start adding in dry kibble that is made into a powder with a coffee bean grinder. It makes the dry kibble like instant coffee grounds and then add that to the baby rice cereal mixture. It will also help if you keep the liver mixture in this too, the liver will help him alot with the mixture I suggested. I would surely add them all together. I hope your little man improves!!

n2cm · 08-05-2011, 02:51 PM

I also forgot to add give him a little bit of Pedialyte to help keep his electrolytes in balance. I'd give him atleast 2 to 4 cc's a day.

Perrella · 08-05-2011, 02:57 PM

Sending prayers for this little one. God love him.

mscat · 08-05-2011, 04:28 PM

I am pulling for little Bug too. How is he doing? He is lucky to have you and your husband caring for him.

Foster Mom · 08-05-2011, 05:09 PM

If the vet will not keep him and try to do something for him, find another vet. In the meantime if he will not take baby food directly try syringing it into him. Also when my girls would not eat after their surgeries I have given them Hill/s A/D, it is very palatable and most dogs love it. It is also high in calories and meant for dogs who are recovering from being sick or surgery or whatever. It will put some weight on him which he needs right now. You can also syring that into him if need be. BUt please force feed him if you cannot get him to eat, he needs the food right now.

Nancy1999 · 08-05-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Foster Mom

If the vet will not keep him and try to do something for him, find another vet. In the meantime if he will not take baby food directly try syringing it into him. Also when my girls would not eat after their surgeries I have given them Hill/s A/D, it is very palatable and most dogs love it. It is also high in calories and meant for dogs who are recovering from being sick or surgery or whatever. It will put some weight on him which he needs right now. You can also syring that into him if need be. BUt please force feed him if you cannot get him to eat, he needs the food right now.

One of the breeders here said that this is not something vets do, as a breeder you must be willing to stay up with the puppy and feed it every few hours because this is your responsibility. Vets treat illness, but this is something like premature babies, where you need a nursing staff.

To the OP, hope everything is going okay, and please give us an update when you get a chance.

artierae · 08-06-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Is there someone to feed him during the day? Also, I imagine you need to keep him warm with no drafts on him, as keeping warm can use a lot of calories. Anyway, bet of luck, we're all rooting for you.

Hi I'm suz's Mom.....her hubby and I are both with him during the day and we take turns. But hubby has to sleep, too, so I usually feed him.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm on my way to get Pedialyte, goat's milk, and baby cereal!!

Nancy1999 · 08-06-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artierae

Hi I'm suz's Mom.....her hubby and I are both with him during the day and we take turns. But hubby has to sleep, too, so I usually feed him.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm on my way to get Pedialyte, goat's milk, and baby cereal!!

Oh cool, thanks for the update! My prayers are with you!

carmen in nj · 08-06-2011, 11:35 AM

Best of luck with Bug, I am a breeder and is our responsability to see this babies thru, I have slept on the floor, gone days without any real rest just to make sure my babies have the best care posible.
try to get the goat's milk is really, good, also the pedialyte makes a wonderful tool when you have a little one like this..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Teresa Ford · 08-06-2011, 12:16 PM

Dear Suz and helping team, Just wanted to say I've been where you are right now. I know how hard it is when this is going on. You have our prayers and best hopes for Little Bug.

suz · 08-06-2011, 02:02 PM

Ok. I posted something last night and the power went off. It was off for almost an hour!! So by the time I remembered it had gone off, it was today. Actually about 1/2 hour ago. So....my bad. I'm sorry for not posting sooner.

He's made it thru another night and today. My mom (who posted on here a little while ago) went to the store and got Kayro syrup, goats milk, baby rice cereal, and Pedyalite. <ixed it all up and fed him some. He ate about 6 finger-fulls off her finger, which is a BIG +!!! Last night he just kept wanting to sleep. About the only time he gets mad at all is when we don't put him on the floor so he can pee or poop. He gets reall mad and wiggles horribly till we put him on the floor. Then he goes, and we can pick him back up again. He is still wobbly and doesn't walk to far. So we don't let him down very much. We do have other dogs who without thinking, roll him over and try to make sure he's clean. I have a LOT of help with him. Both 2 legged and 4 legged!!

I want to Thank You all again for
your thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement.

mscat · 08-06-2011, 02:30 PM

this little guy is a fighter! he ate very well too, that is always a great sign! thnk you so much for udating . he is in very good hands

Nancy1999 · 08-06-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

this little guy is a fighter! he ate very well too, that is always a great sign! thnk you so much for udating . he is in very good hands

Yes, and each day make me feel a little more hopeful.

08-05-2011, 11:36 AM	#31
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	Prayers for you and Bug. I hope the little guy is stubborn and pulls through. __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

08-05-2011, 02:48 PM	#33
n2cm Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 76	I highly suggest you give him 1/2 goats milk and 1/2 baby rice cereal mixed with kayro syrup. At this point he needs something solid to hold to his ribs so to speak. I'd syringe feed him atleast 3 cc's every 3 to 4 hours. Once you see this helping him to get stronger then start adding in dry kibble that is made into a powder with a coffee bean grinder. It makes the dry kibble like instant coffee grounds and then add that to the baby rice cereal mixture. It will also help if you keep the liver mixture in this too, the liver will help him alot with the mixture I suggested. I would surely add them all together. I hope your little man improves!! __________________ I am the "G" part of DNG Presley Yorkies. My name is Gloria.

08-05-2011, 02:51 PM	#34
n2cm Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 76	I also forgot to add give him a little bit of Pedialyte to help keep his electrolytes in balance. I'd give him atleast 2 to 4 cc's a day. __________________ I am the "G" part of DNG Presley Yorkies. My name is Gloria.

08-05-2011, 02:57 PM	#35
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Sending prayers for this little one. God love him. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

08-05-2011, 04:28 PM	#36
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am pulling for little Bug too. How is he doing? He is lucky to have you and your husband caring for him. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-05-2011, 11:48 AM	#32
Furbaby Friend YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY, United States Posts: 971	Adding my prayers! Hang in there little Bug!!!!

08-05-2011, 05:09 PM	#37
Foster Mom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelliston NY Posts: 383	If the vet will not keep him and try to do something for him, find another vet. In the meantime if he will not take baby food directly try syringing it into him. Also when my girls would not eat after their surgeries I have given them Hill/s A/D, it is very palatable and most dogs love it. It is also high in calories and meant for dogs who are recovering from being sick or surgery or whatever. It will put some weight on him which he needs right now. You can also syring that into him if need be. BUt please force feed him if you cannot get him to eat, he needs the food right now. __________________ Shannon.... Mommy of Nya , Jake , Riley and Piper .....Also my babies at the Bridge, I miss you and love you so much!!

08-06-2011, 11:35 AM	#41
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	Best of luck with Bug, I am a breeder and is our responsability to see this babies thru, I have slept on the floor, gone days without any real rest just to make sure my babies have the best care posible. try to get the goat's milk is really, good, also the pedialyte makes a wonderful tool when you have a little one like this.. hugs, Carmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

08-06-2011, 12:16 PM	#42
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Dear Suz and helping team, Just wanted to say I've been where you are right now. I know how hard it is when this is going on. You have our prayers and best hopes for Little Bug.

08-06-2011, 02:02 PM	#43
suz Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 741	Ok. I posted something last night and the power went off. It was off for almost an hour!! So by the time I remembered it had gone off, it was today. Actually about 1/2 hour ago. So....my bad. I'm sorry for not posting sooner. He's made it thru another night and today. My mom (who posted on here a little while ago) went to the store and got Kayro syrup, goats milk, baby rice cereal, and Pedyalite. <ixed it all up and fed him some. He ate about 6 finger-fulls off her finger, which is a BIG +!!! Last night he just kept wanting to sleep. About the only time he gets mad at all is when we don't put him on the floor so he can pee or poop. He gets reall mad and wiggles horribly till we put him on the floor. Then he goes, and we can pick him back up again. He is still wobbly and doesn't walk to far. So we don't let him down very much. We do have other dogs who without thinking, roll him over and try to make sure he's clean. I have a LOT of help with him. Both 2 legged and 4 legged!! I want to Thank You all again for your thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement. __________________ Suz The more people I meet... The more I love my dogs!!!

08-06-2011, 02:30 PM	#44
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	this little guy is a fighter! he ate very well too, that is always a great sign! thnk you so much for udating . he is in very good hands __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."