Something is wrong with Ralfie! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mikey1985 · 01-13-2007, 12:05 PM

Hey guys-
Something seems to be really wrong with my 3 mo old yorkie. He refuses to eat (the last time he ate was last night around 9) but normally he's a little piggy- he can't get enough! He's very lethargic, he's been sleeping all day, but he won't sleep in his normal spot at the bottom of the bed. He insists on being on top of me or my boyfriend, which is also unusual he isn't normally so dependant. He's biting at himself really hard- his paws & legs. The only time he'll leave us is so he can bite at himself w/o being caught

He normally loves playing with his toys, but also completely being ignored. He only wants to bite or sleep. His ears feel cooler than normal. Im worried- he seems to be really trying to tell us something isn't right. Does this sound like anything you guys have experienced, or should I just take him to a 24 hr vet?

LunasMomma · 01-13-2007, 12:14 PM

Please get him to the vet ASAP

When they're this little, it's better not to take any chances. Being lethargic is the number one symptom that scares me.

Hugs and please let us know how he's doing

mikey1985 · 01-13-2007, 12:50 PM

Thank you! I'm going to take him to the emergency animal hospital. Hopefully its nothing major. Will post when I get back & know something.

BLowry · 01-13-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey1985

Thank you! I'm going to take him to the emergency animal hospital. Hopefully its nothing major. Will post when I get back & know something.

Where he is biting at his feet maybe it's an allergy to something...what are you feeding him? My daughters Golden has allergies to certain foods...she changed him to Wellness and he is fine...I sure hope your little guy is ok...let us know.

LunasMomma · 01-13-2007, 02:34 PM

I'm glad you're taking him in and will keep y'all in my thoughts

Hopefully it's something simple!

Marcellacml · 01-13-2007, 02:34 PM

The same thing happened with my cosmo..but I doubt its the same problem..his paw that he was biting at..the nail was cut REALLY short we have no idea how he hurt it and he just wanted to sleep..but then again he sleeps all day anyway. Or maybe he got bit by something or is allergic to something around him?

mikey1985 · 01-13-2007, 05:19 PM

Hey everyone-
Thanks so much for your concern! I just got back from the animal hospital and Ralfie seems to be doing much better. The vet ran all kinds of tests and couldn't figure out anything wrong, and she thinks he ate something he shouldn't have off the floor. She kept him there for a couple hours to monitor and he slowly started to perk up, and eventually ate & drank. Pretty soon he started returning to his usual hyper self and she decided he was ready to come home.

I'm pretty sure she's right: as soon as I got home I searched around on the floor and saw two small pieces of Buncha Crunch (or whatever the name of that candy is) under the sofa... and they look alot like his dog food! Can't really blame him for trying one but I feel so bad he got sick. I'm just relieved it wasn't worse because chocolate is just awful for dogs, & esp him because he's so young! Not sure who the messy culprit is, but as he seems ok now all is well. I'm still going to monitor him closely for the rest of the night, but I hope its over. Ralfie says thanks too everyone (and me too haha)!

Patti · 01-13-2007, 06:10 PM

Glad to hear Ralfie is feeling better.

IluvLucy · 01-13-2007, 06:25 PM

I'm glad he's OK. There's been so much bad news lately that it's wonderful to hear a good outcome.

LunasMomma · 01-13-2007, 06:28 PM

I'm glad he's okay

I wonder why he was biting his paws? What kind of food is he eating? Could be an allergy to something perhaps? Hmm.... Maybe call your regular vet Monday, they might have some ideas.

I hope that this was just a freak thing, and it won't happen again. I know it's so scary!

prettypuppypink · 01-13-2007, 06:29 PM

I'm glad he's better.

chattiesmom · 01-13-2007, 06:37 PM

Glad to hear that Ralphie the FloorSweep is feeling better! Just when you think you've puppy proofed the house boy do they ever prove you wrong!

peanut · 01-13-2007, 06:41 PM

I am so glad he is okay and feeling better....

BLowry · 01-13-2007, 06:44 PM

Glad Ralfie is ok!

Reesie · 01-13-2007, 06:51 PM

So glad everything worked out. That was scary for you I know.

01-13-2007, 12:05 PM	#1
mikey1985 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 188	Something is wrong with Ralfie! Hey guys- Something seems to be really wrong with my 3 mo old yorkie. He refuses to eat (the last time he ate was last night around 9) but normally he's a little piggy- he can't get enough! He's very lethargic, he's been sleeping all day, but he won't sleep in his normal spot at the bottom of the bed. He insists on being on top of me or my boyfriend, which is also unusual he isn't normally so dependant. He's biting at himself really hard- his paws & legs. The only time he'll leave us is so he can bite at himself w/o being caught He normally loves playing with his toys, but also completely being ignored. He only wants to bite or sleep. His ears feel cooler than normal. Im worried- he seems to be really trying to tell us something isn't right. Does this sound like anything you guys have experienced, or should I just take him to a 24 hr vet?

01-13-2007, 12:14 PM	#2
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Please get him to the vet ASAP When they're this little, it's better not to take any chances. Being lethargic is the number one symptom that scares me. Hugs and please let us know how he's doing __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-13-2007, 02:34 PM	#5
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I'm glad you're taking him in and will keep y'all in my thoughts Hopefully it's something simple! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-13-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
mikey1985 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 188	Just got back from the animal hospital! Hey everyone- Thanks so much for your concern! I just got back from the animal hospital and Ralfie seems to be doing much better. The vet ran all kinds of tests and couldn't figure out anything wrong, and she thinks he ate something he shouldn't have off the floor. She kept him there for a couple hours to monitor and he slowly started to perk up, and eventually ate & drank. Pretty soon he started returning to his usual hyper self and she decided he was ready to come home. I'm pretty sure she's right: as soon as I got home I searched around on the floor and saw two small pieces of Buncha Crunch (or whatever the name of that candy is) under the sofa... and they look alot like his dog food! Can't really blame him for trying one but I feel so bad he got sick. I'm just relieved it wasn't worse because chocolate is just awful for dogs, & esp him because he's so young! Not sure who the messy culprit is, but as he seems ok now all is well. I'm still going to monitor him closely for the rest of the night, but I hope its over. Ralfie says thanks too everyone (and me too haha)!

01-13-2007, 06:10 PM	#8
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Glad to hear Ralfie is feeling better. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-13-2007, 12:50 PM	#3
mikey1985 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 188	Thank you! I'm going to take him to the emergency animal hospital. Hopefully its nothing major. Will post when I get back & know something.

01-13-2007, 02:34 PM	#6
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	The same thing happened with my cosmo..but I doubt its the same problem..his paw that he was biting at..the nail was cut REALLY short we have no idea how he hurt it and he just wanted to sleep..but then again he sleeps all day anyway. Or maybe he got bit by something or is allergic to something around him?

01-13-2007, 06:25 PM	#9
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	I'm glad he's OK. There's been so much bad news lately that it's wonderful to hear a good outcome. __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

01-13-2007, 06:28 PM	#10
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I'm glad he's okay I wonder why he was biting his paws? What kind of food is he eating? Could be an allergy to something perhaps? Hmm.... Maybe call your regular vet Monday, they might have some ideas. I hope that this was just a freak thing, and it won't happen again. I know it's so scary! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-13-2007, 06:29 PM	#11
prettypuppypink Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 739	I'm glad he's better.

01-13-2007, 06:37 PM	#12
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Glad to hear that Ralphie the FloorSweep is feeling better! Just when you think you've puppy proofed the house boy do they ever prove you wrong! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-13-2007, 06:41 PM	#13
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	I am so glad he is okay and feeling better.... __________________ KIM

01-13-2007, 06:44 PM	#14
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	Glad Ralfie is ok! __________________ Brenda

01-13-2007, 06:51 PM	#15
Reesie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 374	So glad everything worked out. That was scary for you I know.