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my_buddy · 04-09-2006, 06:53 AM

I found this online about gum colors:

Healthy gums are firm and pink.

Pale gums are a sign of ill health such as Parasites, Chronic Blood Loss and Anemia.

Bluish Grey gums are seen in Shock and Dehydration.

Redden gums are a sign of Gingivitis (Gum Infection).

chachi · 04-09-2006, 06:59 AM

I would get the pup to another vet. I dont think grey gums is anything I would mess around with.

Ashley_15 · 04-09-2006, 07:47 AM

Yes she has been eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping. She is acting fine now and jumping around.

Oscar's Mom · 04-09-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley_15

Yes she has been eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping. She is acting fine now and jumping around.

That is good...but if her gums are still grey, you need to take her to the vet tomorrow. It could be an infestation of parasites or coccidia, a single cell organism that attacks the intestines. A little pup can go downhill quick with either of those. Either way, you need to take her to the vet tomorrow. All new pups need to be checked by your vet asap after you bring them home! Especially since you have an 11 week old pup in your home...sure would not want the new one to pass anything bad along to the one you already had. Best of luck to you with your babies!

Ashley_15 · 04-09-2006, 07:55 AM

Thanx, we are taking her to the vet tommoro, and Skeeter (our 11 week old) on Wednesday. Thanx everyone for all of your help!!

kitty · 04-09-2006, 07:56 AM

I'm glad to hear your little one is drinking and eating and I'm even more glad to hear you're taking to the vet! Hope everything turns out well.

Patti · 04-09-2006, 08:12 AM

Glad she is better. Please keep a close eye on her and make sure she is getting food and water and nutrical. They can go down so fast and then it's too late.

Ashley_15 · 04-09-2006, 03:37 PM

Ok another question, the breeder said to give her cottage cheese for her ears to perk up. Should we feed her cottage cheese or not?

Ashley_15 · 04-09-2006, 03:50 PM

Should I feed her cottage cheese or just give her a little. Were not sure what to do. And she cant really eat, nor does she like dry food is there anything I can feed her at the moment until we can get her some canned food?

Lacy's Mom · 04-09-2006, 03:58 PM

Some vets do not believe that hypoglycemia occurs (with yours saying over the phone that is probably not the case makes me think yours is one of them). It will probably continue until the pup is about 3 or 4 months. You will have to make sure it doesn't get overtired, eats small meals regularly, and is given nutrical or nutristat 3x a day. As for the pale gums...???, I would see a vet. If you are unable to be with the pup at all times, I would see if the breeder would let it stay with Mom for a few more weeks.

txshopper73 · 04-09-2006, 05:42 PM

The cottage cheese thing is an old wives tale. Surely it' won't hurt for the extra calcium. But with the nutrical, I'd give it 3 times a day just to keep the blood sugar up. Once these little ones start bottoming out, it goes pretty quick.

hle_625 · 04-09-2006, 06:04 PM

Grey gums is not a good thing! I am glad to hear that you are taking her to the vet! please keep us updated on how she is doing!

She must be so tiny!

megan_kat22 · 04-09-2006, 06:08 PM

sounds like you should go out and buy some puppy formula to get you through the night, and go under forum search for puppy pudding. grey gums aren't good. hopefully the vet can help you out, but if you aren't happy with his feedback or don't feel good about it, definately get a second opinion. don't leave her alone over night, she is too young and needs to be checked on and fed often. good luck!! keep us updated!!!

Ashley_15 · 04-10-2006, 01:34 PM

Well she seams to be doing fine, shes been eating very well. Shes VERY playful. Jumping around and playing with our 11 week old. So I guess shes ok, but we cant get her to the vet til tursday.

YORKIE7 · 04-10-2006, 04:19 PM

oh my god six weeks,that poor little angel shouldnt be seperated from her mother! Did you get her from a reputable breeder? I cant think why that breeder would let her go to a new home aged 6 weeks.You shouldnt have bought her until she was older.I do hope she is alright?

04-09-2006, 06:53 AM	#16
my_buddy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Posts: 25	I found this online about gum colors: Healthy gums are firm and pink. Pale gums are a sign of ill health such as Parasites, Chronic Blood Loss and Anemia. Bluish Grey gums are seen in Shock and Dehydration. Redden gums are a sign of Gingivitis (Gum Infection). __________________ Mickey & My Buddy (the Yorkie!!!) I love my Yorkie!!!

04-09-2006, 06:59 AM	#17
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I would get the pup to another vet. I dont think grey gums is anything I would mess around with. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

04-09-2006, 08:12 AM	#22
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Glad she is better. Please keep a close eye on her and make sure she is getting food and water and nutrical. They can go down so fast and then it's too late. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-09-2006, 05:42 PM	#26
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	The cottage cheese thing is an old wives tale. Surely it' won't hurt for the extra calcium. But with the nutrical, I'd give it 3 times a day just to keep the blood sugar up. Once these little ones start bottoming out, it goes pretty quick. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

04-09-2006, 06:04 PM	#27
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	Grey gums is not a good thing! I am glad to hear that you are taking her to the vet! please keep us updated on how she is doing! She must be so tiny! __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May

04-09-2006, 07:47 AM	#18
Ashley_15 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cowden, Illinois Posts: 49	Yes she has been eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping. She is acting fine now and jumping around.

04-09-2006, 07:55 AM	#20
Ashley_15 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cowden, Illinois Posts: 49	Thanx, we are taking her to the vet tommoro, and Skeeter (our 11 week old) on Wednesday. Thanx everyone for all of your help!!

04-09-2006, 07:56 AM	#21
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,258	I'm glad to hear your little one is drinking and eating and I'm even more glad to hear you're taking to the vet! Hope everything turns out well.

04-09-2006, 03:37 PM	#23
Ashley_15 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cowden, Illinois Posts: 49	Ok another question, the breeder said to give her cottage cheese for her ears to perk up. Should we feed her cottage cheese or not?

04-09-2006, 03:50 PM	#24
Ashley_15 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cowden, Illinois Posts: 49	Should I feed her cottage cheese or just give her a little. Were not sure what to do. And she cant really eat, nor does she like dry food is there anything I can feed her at the moment until we can get her some canned food?

04-09-2006, 03:58 PM	#25
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Some vets do not believe that hypoglycemia occurs (with yours saying over the phone that is probably not the case makes me think yours is one of them). It will probably continue until the pup is about 3 or 4 months. You will have to make sure it doesn't get overtired, eats small meals regularly, and is given nutrical or nutristat 3x a day. As for the pale gums...???, I would see a vet. If you are unable to be with the pup at all times, I would see if the breeder would let it stay with Mom for a few more weeks.

04-09-2006, 06:08 PM	#28
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	sounds like you should go out and buy some puppy formula to get you through the night, and go under forum search for puppy pudding. grey gums aren't good. hopefully the vet can help you out, but if you aren't happy with his feedback or don't feel good about it, definately get a second opinion. don't leave her alone over night, she is too young and needs to be checked on and fed often. good luck!! keep us updated!!! __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

04-10-2006, 01:34 PM	#29
Ashley_15 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cowden, Illinois Posts: 49	Well she seams to be doing fine, shes been eating very well. Shes VERY playful. Jumping around and playing with our 11 week old. So I guess shes ok, but we cant get her to the vet til tursday.

04-10-2006, 04:19 PM	#30
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	oh my god six weeks,that poor little angel shouldnt be seperated from her mother! Did you get her from a reputable breeder? I cant think why that breeder would let her go to a new home aged 6 weeks.You shouldnt have bought her until she was older.I do hope she is alright?