New yorkie puppy has health issues. What would you do
 

We just bought a sweet little yorkie puppy that I was told was 8 weeks old but was only 7. Had I known He was that young I wouldnt have bought him... I think that is just too young to separate from mom. After 3 days was vomiting with diarrhea but wellness exam was today. Has coccsidia, grade 2 heart murmur and one testicle has dropped down. Coccsidia can be remedied with meds hopefully without exposing our other 2 dogs. Heart murmur might go away according to pet store. Vet said see where it's at when next shots are given. Testicle worse case he would have to go they 2 surgeries, vet said like a spay and neuter surgery. Love the puppy but is this a sign to run the other way and return him to the store? I had no idea the health issues a yorkie can have! I have 2 shiz tzu that have only had to go to the vet to be fixed!

From experienced breeders on here they say puppies are not to leave their moms until they are 12 weeks old and pet stores get their babies from puppmill breeders. They are not tested for genetic problems and most often live in crowed horrible conditions.
Only you can decide about this babies life........what health guarantee did you get???

Hi and welcome - oh my this poor little baby! Being sold at a pet store when it shouldn't even have been taken from its Momma for another 5 weeks - that's very dangerous.

Well, firstly, please don't ever buy from a pet store again - they are *incredibly* unscrupulous and will do/say anything to sell their "product". The fact they even accepted a 7 wk old sick puppy AND sold it you should tell you exactly who they are as far as values. This puppy very likely came from a puppy mill, btw, bc that's where most pet stores get their animals. This means you're supporting puppy mills, even though you didn't mean to...so keep that in mind too. Don't get down on yourself though, please, bc we've all made mistakes w/ dogs - believe me!! :)

On to this poor little one. As far as keeping him, totally up to you. I'd have his knees checked asap for having early LP - but even if he doesn't yet have it, just know he could. As far as the murmur, yes, could easily outgrow this so that's not the biggest deal. Coccidia is not uncommon in pups. And as far as the neuter - it will def not take 2 surgeries - one should be just fine - it's just that the surgery is more similar to a spay in that they have to go in the abdomen to find and remove that undescended testicle.

The pet store should be paying for ALL of this, btw. I'd be pretty furious if I were you :mad:. Best of luck and do keep us posted!

Welcome to Yorkie Talk. There is a very good chance the other testicle will drop by 6 months to 1 year old. As Wylie's Mom wrote, even if it doesn't, only 1 surgery will be required.

Treating the coccidia would concern me the most.

Being prepared for other potential genetic health issues that would be revealed down the road are also a consideration.

I will say to you to return this pup for a full refund. Then find a reputable breeder. While a grade two murmur can resolve itself, what else might be waiting to rear its head?

There are over twenty genetic problems Yorkies can have. If you want to keep this pup get health insurance now. After coverage do a full blood panel plus bats and have knees evaluated.

What ever you decide best of luck to you.

The store I bought him from is a local place that got the puppy from a couple here in town. We use to breed Persians and I've sold to them before. Not that they couldn't get the animals from puppy mills but I'm sure this little guy was raised in a home. He is too personable and social to be from a puppy mill.
The vet said the surgery to fix him would be to neuter him first then go in for the other testicle. Its done the same time but still harder on him. The pet store did say they would pay the additional cost for that.
The meds for the coccidia haven't helped so far...now water diarrhea and not eating. I'm just concerned he will go downhill fast. The pet store gave me nutracal to keep up his blood sugars.
The store will let me return him for another pet but at this time I wouldn't do this again. I couldn't go thru having to give up another baby with health issues. They dont' do refunds apparently. I just want this guy to get healthy and not have issues in the future.
I figure I have two options...give him back and not look back or just let him live until his time is up no matter how long he lives. both options sound heart breaking
Going for a second opinion this afternoon to see if they hear the heart murmur too.

Oh my -- if he is having water diarrhea AND not eating - he needs to get to the vet ASAP - bc he could die fast from this at his young age. He likely needs IV fluids ASAP. Please do not take this lightly - he's WAY too young to survive much right now.

I really would not trust anything you've learned from the store about this puppy - the store was in the wrong for even accepting this young puppy AND the breeder was beyond unscrupulous for selling him to the store at this totally vulnerable age.

how heart breaking. no words of wisdom beyond everyone else's. so sorry.

He went in for a second opinion yesterday. I'm giving him nutracal for calories and when he drinks water he gulps it so throws it up. I just gave to get him to pace himself. Found he likes cheese on his food so eating today good but could be feeling better. Second vet recommended returning him which I'm going to do but still home trying to decide what's best for him.

Have you tried small quantities of puppy milk? Like a tbsp at a time.

I thought some kitten or puppy milk but the pet store said it would be hard to wean him off again. The sprinkle of a little cheddar cheese did the trick to get him to eat. I took him back for a refund but the pet store hadn't even contacted the breeder yet so I had no idea what would happen to him. I'm a gambler so I'm gambling on him that all will be ok or he will live a comfortable life in a loving home with us. Still has diarrhea but everyone said sometimes takes a few days for the meds to kick in to fight off the coccsidia. Not watery anymore so that's a good sign. Has seen 2 vets that both said if his murmur is present at 6 months he needs to see a specialist. The store guarantee is they cover vet bills up to the purchase price so they would be paying the whole amount we paid towards that dr visit. So our out of pocket would be only $1000. He's worth it😀

So you decided to keep him for sure then?

If so, bless your heart for taking in what may be some unknown issues...bc many people would just give up on him and send him back. He is lucky to have run across someone who cares bc that breeder most certainly did not :(.

Best of luck and please keep us posted on his progress!

He\'s hone for good!
 

Yes I\'m keeping him! I took him back because they said the couple that sold him just had the mom and dad. They would raise him and keep him. After asking them where he would go they hadn\'t contacted the breeders to see if they would take him back. Talked about keeping him until the murmur was better then reselling him. I walked out with a very bad feeling and went back in for him. He is so sweet and personable! We\'ll just deal with anything that comes his way and love him! He just belongs with us!

Awww, you are his Angel! He is so lucky to be with you!

Bless you for keeping this baby!!!!!!!!! It had to be a tuff decision. I pray he has a long and happy life. You are absolutely his Angel!:wavey::yorkiesar