I purchased a sick puppy
 

Hello everyone,
I purchased a Yorkie from a petshop (against my better judgement). The puppy came home and became very sick with sniffles,congestion,and a cough. My puppy was extremely weak and would not eat. The next morning she was worse. I could hardly wake her up and when I stood her up she would fall over. I fed her some Nutrical (which contains Corn syrup) I put it on her nose and she licked it off. I took her to the vet asap and he said she has Kennel cough and she was hypoglicemic and thats why she was so weak. I have to give her 2 antibiotics a day and feed her babyfood w/ caro syrup.I have also been taking her to the vet for breathing treatments (for her congestion). THe puppy is doing alot better but still congested and still not eating on her own. I feed her with a spoon! She is getting more spunky everday!
My concern is that she has not pooped since wednesday night.. I dont understand why she hasnt gone, she has consumed 2 small jars of chicken baby food with Caro in 3 days..I am worried!

I feel like I am taking care of a newborn baby! I thought I was purchasing a puppy,A dog!!! I have this baby on my lap all day wrapped in a blanket, feeding it by hand and I have even cried! Over a DOG!!! It's so funny I just love her, I dont feel like she is a dog at all.

Ok sorry so long, I just needed to vent to someone who would understand. Should I worry that my dog has not pooped in 3 days?

Have you called the petshop to tell them what is going on? I hope that your puppy gets well soon.:(

HI, I hope you will take your vet bills to the pet store and make them pay for it. I hope all turns out well in the end with your fur baby!

Is there anything blocking your baby from popping? Otherwise maybe someone else will have some advice for you!

Keep us updated on how your little one is doing and I am glad she is getting better everyday!

Welcome to YT. so sorry for what you are experiencing. Many on here have had the same experience.

She may not be pooping because she isn't eating enough. But you could give her some canned pumpkin to help.

You ARE taking care of an infant. that is how one should view a yorkie puppy. they are not like a lab or a cocker spaniel. they need constant care and supervision for the first few months.

Good luck. I hope she gets better soon.

Yes, I have been back to the store 2 times. They are helpful but when I purchased my puppy I signed a release that I was responsible for certain conditions, one being kennel cough because THEY say it is a common cold. They did cover the puppies visit to the vet and the breathing treatments.
I am super bummed that a store would just sell a dog to the public that they know is obviously sick.

I see you are in OC was this Anna that sold you the puppy? I hear she is back at it. THERE IS LAWS INPLACE IN CALIFORNIA THAT PROHIBITS THE SELL OF SICK PUPPIES ,CHECK THE PAPPERWORK THEY GAVE YOU.

I purchased her at a petstore in Huntington beach. I will check my paperwork again.

Hi and welcome to yt I sure hope you sweetie gets well soon. How old is she? Any way I will be praying for her .:angel2dl:

POOR BABY !! Have you tried chicken and rice ?? When do you take her back to the vet ??? For that young a puppy please watch her carefully for dehydration and try to make sure she drinks lots of water - and pedialite for babies is good to give her too

GOOD LUCK !! I hope you can get her thru all this - how sad for you....Bringing home a puppy should be a fun experience not a sad one.

She is 2 months old...

Wow so young :( I bet she is tiny. I would report the store to the s.p.c.a or what ever is out there they will go in and make sure all is right. Let your vet know about the no BM thing she may be pluged up? Are they open today?

Hi boy you have been through a rough time. Glad she is still with you though.
Make sure she is drinking enough and pedialyte for a couple of days is good too. FOr one so young and small, about 2 cc pedialyte 3 times a day will help. You can also syringe some water to her mouth and she will likely drink a little more than way.
Check her bum and make sure dried poop isn't there blocking her from evacuating. If you are taking her to the Vet you can get them to check, make sure she isn't bloated. If the Vet has it you can get a couple of tins of Hill's A/D It is an appetite stimulate and very rich for dogs or cats recovering from surgeries or ill. That will also get her bowels moving better.
good luck with her.

most people don't know this but puppys from petstores are most likely from puppy mills

check out this site

http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

i hope your baby will be ok!!

Rebel pooped when I first got him, then abruptly stopped. The second day, I checked his rear and the hair was thick and matted in the anal area. I could see that he was trying to poop, but it was getting trapped in the hair. I put a couple inches of warm (not hot) water in my bathroom sink and set him in it on his rear for a few minutes until everything that was dried had softened enough for me to clean it good. Then I cleaned and refilled the sink and gave him an all-over bath, dried him, and used a beard trimmed to "buzz" his rear end and remove the anal hair. He's been fine since then, I just have to make sure this area is always trimmed because he has VERY thick hair.

Good luck with your baby!

Sorry you got such a sick baby, but luckily she got a caring owner. Sometimes the antibiotics will make them not poop for a few days. If she doesn't go by tomorrow I would call the vet. Good luck you are doing everything right.

Thanks for the reponse
I got some of the hills A/D and I'm going to give that a whirl today.

Awwwwwwww so sorry that ur baby is sick hun hope she gets better soon. keep up the good work and love....keep us updated on how she is doing.... hugs and kisses go out to ur and ur little one

thanks for the response..Yes, she is little she is 1.5 lbs I'm taking her in for another breathing treatment today so i'm going to get her checked out again.She is acting MUCH better today. I'm feeling much better than I was a day ago!

Awww, what a cutie!!!! I'm sorry that she's been sick, hopefully with your loving care she'll be 100% really soon.

I bought my baby from a petstore too, and she was very ill and is now all better. It's hard to see them feeling so terrible:(

What's her name, btw?:)

I Know you are going to a really good Mama :thumbup: some times it starts out a little scary but You are doing great !:thumbup: ;)

I agree - a lot of medications - antibiotics, pain medications, etc., can cause constipation. But - this shouldn't be let go on for very long. If your pup doesn't go to the bathroom soon - check with your vet. This is just another problem that he knows how to take care of.


Good luck! Carol Jean

Hi There, I'm so sorry you pup is sick...I'm glad she is on the mend, your doing a great job.

I got my baby from a pet shop too... he has been healthy so far (He is 7 months now) Your baby is tiny! It must be scarey to have to nurse such a small one back to health! Keep up the good work... Sorry your baby came to you sick, not a fun way to start off! :(

Wow..I am so impressed by all of the wonderful advice and support I have received for me and my new pup! I want to say thanks from the bottom of my heart to all who responded...my puppie "Gidget" is doing alot better today. She was giving lots of kisses to me and my daughters this evening and even playing a little..Still no potty but I am giving her a little pumpkin tomorrow as someone suggested and waiting it out till Monday when I see the vet again.
Thanks again you guys Rock!!

i am so glad to hear ur little keesha is doing better hun and hope she continues to improve cont thoughts are prayers from our house go to her ...

Awww, Gidget is a perfect name for her!:thumbup:

I'm so relieved that she'd doing better:) Keep up the good work:D!

I have heard this....
 

A little bit of mineral oil ...capful poured into her food will help it..."slide" out....

:)

Just keep a good eye on her. I always wish people would really not buy from pet stores....but at least you are being responcible and getting her the best care possible. It sounds like she is on the road to a beautiful recovery. :)

Hi everyone,
Gidget is doing much better..I gave her alot of water and "puppyaide" in a syringe yesterday and this morning and she finally pooped!! Thank god.
We are taking her to the vet tomorrow just for a follow up for the kennel cough.
This week has been crazy! i'm gonna chill tonight in a bubble bath with the trashiest tabloid I can find!! ;)

Sounds like a plan to me! I'm so glad Gidget is better. These little ones can scare you to death!

I am so happy to hear that Gidget is feeling better, keep up the good work!!:)