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I think my dog had a fit? I got my dog yesterday from a breeder she is a miniature yorkshire terrier 6 weeks old. I had her on my lap wraped up and suddenly her whole body started shaking for about 5 seconds and then went limp like a ragdoll i then picked her up and she stayed limp for about 5 seconds and then started moving again. Could somone explain what happened? I was really scared, Thanks.:( |
Hi and Welcome to YT! It's very possible... Has she been seen by your vet? Do you have experience in caring for very young puppies? If not, I would ask your vet for very specific instructions on feeding, dangers of hypoglycemia, pottying, etc. or you can find them here... |
She's only 6 weeks? I would DEFINITELY take her into a vet. Right now. And then once things are calm (if she comes back home today) then come back on here and take a look at our many puppy info threads. 6 weeks is really, really young. I hope that she's ok! And welcome to YT. I have an ex from Nottingham. :) |
No we have not taken her to the vets yet but we will take her very soon. I do not have any experience with young puppys but my family do. Thanks you very much :) |
she is very young and can go downhill very quickly, I hope you can get her to a vet soon |
Oh my, she is so very young...please get her to a vet. She is to young to be away from her mommy, but i guess whats done is done. Now, she is going to need some special care for several weeks in order to thrive. Bumping this so the more experienced folks with one so young may come on and offer some advice. |
Definatly the vet asap:) I hope everything is okay. That sounds very very scary. I would try to get ahold of the breeder, maybe she would be willing to keep the pup with mom for another month or so. But either way a vet visit is in order. At least you can talk to the breeder about what happened, and if this is the first time it happened. Has she been eating well since you got her? What is she eating? Did this happen yesterday or today? How is she acting since this happened? |
Contact your "breeder" immediately. Take this enfant to the vet immediately. This is NOT normal and may be why your "breeder" kicked this baby to the curb at such a young age....before it cost HER anything in vet bills. The mortality rate for puppies that, at a VERY young age, are placed with inexperienced owners, is very high, especially if they start out with medical issues. |
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I agree with others...that baby needs to see a vet asap! I hope you can get her there! |
She did have a fit. Most likely a preepileptic attack due to low blood sugar. However it could be another medical issue either way this warrents immediate medical care...as in you should have ran out the door to a vets right away. Not too late please go immediately before this happens again-it is life threatening. |
Thanks for all the replays. Could anyone link me to a page with info about what special care I need to give her? |
Your vet needs to see the pup and diagnose the reason for the seizures before anyone can tell you about the needed care. You need to see a vet immediately if you care about this pup. YT members are knowledgeable, but are no substitute for vet care. :( |
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Sounds like a seizure. Your pup is VERY young and quite honestly too young for it to be away from it's mother. Sounds like a back yard breeder. You definitely need to take it to the vet and find out the underlining cause. |
Start here, give these people a call. If they can't see your pup, they can help you find a vet that is open: PDSA Vet Care - Seeing a vet Without a diagnosis, there is no way to give you advice on how to help your baby. (And at 6 weeks, it is still just a baby and needs around the clock care, no different than a human infant). |
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...w-parents.html this is the link to puppy care info from Yorkie Talk...it is a "sticky note" at the top of the thread. Ok... the above info will not do you any good if the puppy does not make it. You need to get the puppy to a vet or experienced breeder. I know you did not know this going into having this puppy ... but you do now. It is your decision of course but please PLEASE don't disregard the advice you have been given by experienced yorkie owners, vets, breeders from this site. I hope it works out. |
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This pup needs to be seen and while the info here is plentiful and helpful, it is not a substitute for veterinarian care. Your pup has demonstrated already an issue that has yet to be diagnosed, please take this pup to a vet. You too will feel better! Please keep us posted, we are worried for you and your pup. |
Praying for your sweet puppy to survive this. I know it has to be scary to you. Please listen to the advice everyone is giving you. These are some very experienced yorkie breeders and owners. The puppy care guide is a must have for you, but step 1 is to get this puppy to the vet. I cannot stress enough how important it is that you stop reading and researching right now. The answer is "go to the vet asap - this is an emergency." Please, please post back here when you've come from the vet and let us know the status of your baby puppy. Once you get your puppy through this emergency, then ask any and all questions - we are here for your support and to help AFTER a vet's care. We are not doctors. Thank you. |
Wow! Absolutely incredible! There is NO SUCH PAGE AND THE INTERNET WILL NOT HELP HER! Veterinary care is the answer. You don't know if this is hypoglycemia, liver shunt, a neurological disorder, a seizure-if so why???, a brain bleed from injury...only labs and an examination from a vet can diagnose this and a diagnosis is the only way to treat. |
Op, if your dog survived this seizure or syncopal episode, it might not survive the next one - and what if you are not there when it happens and that baby is all alone?!?! - and maybe just a bottle of medicine or a rather simple fix might right your pup. Please take the little puppy in to the vet at once and you'll know you have done the right thing. |
How did the vet visit go. Please keep us updated |
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Checking back to see if my update on this pup. Continuing prayers for this little one. |
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Welcome to YorkieTalk :) I see you're in Nottingham. I grew up in Sheffield, and made many weekend treks to Nottingham for ice-skating. Your yorkie is very young, so she needs regular feedings every 4 hours, around the clock (not just one or twice a day like an older dog). Think in terms of a newborn human baby & how often they need to be feed. Very young puppies are just the same. She probably had a hypoglycemia episode due to low blood sugar. Regular feedings around the clock will help to keep her blood sugars level. You could also give her little Lyle's Golden syrup. The best thing with any new puppy is to have a thorough examination by your vet to make sure that your puppy is healthy. You don't want to assume that's is hypoglycemia and treat it as such, just incase it's something more severe. Best of luck with your new yorkie pup! Please check back here & let us know how she's doing. |
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