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lil fu fu girl · 03-19-2009, 06:05 PM

She is adorable!
I am with the others on this one. I'd follow the regime that bchgirl gave you.
She is so small, constant attention to her intake, and her physical behavior is essential. Keep us updated on her please.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-19-2009, 06:13 PM

if she was the runt of the liter her teeth may not be all in...

LibbieLu08 · 03-20-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lolapup

She's absolutely adorable!

Yes, I would suggest you find a vet with more experience of toy breeds. She's going to be very tiny and that itself brings it's own set of circumstances. Be sure to feed her often as in every few hours to keep her blood sugar up.

May I suggest that you also put a bell on her collar? That way you'll know where she is and it's less likely she'll get stepped on. Lola was forever under my feet.

She is just too cute!

Yeah I did buy her a collor with a bell ( a cat collor actually ) When I first got her she was wayy to small and kept biting it off so I just took it off. Now that shes gain a few oz maybe I should try it again... My baby is just like yours... she follows me everywhere. So now when I walk and I know shes out of her play pen. . . I "slide" my feet so I don't step on her. hehe.

LibbieLu08 · 03-20-2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

if she was the runt of the liter her teeth may not be all in...

Yeah shes the runt. When I checked her teeth it was all there. . . maybe it just wansn't fully out. I really don't think my vet knows anything now!! I gotta look around for a better vet asap. Shes due for a follow up on March 30th.

LibbieLu08 · 03-20-2009, 06:31 AM

Here is another photo of her. . . .

I'm a good girl!

browniesmom622 · 03-20-2009, 06:34 AM

Look's 8-9weeks to me.

tatertot15 · 03-20-2009, 07:00 AM

My Bandit was only 1 lb 4 oz when we got him at 9 weeks i'll attach some pictures. The first one is the ride home from the breeders. and the second one is of him at 6 weeks, you can see a major difference in the hair. The third one is his 1st Birthday. He is now only 4 lbs.

Your baby is adorable!!

LibbieLu08 · 03-20-2009, 07:05 AM

and shes positive for worms! The vet told me that it cannot effect anybody unless you touch the stool. I'm the only one that has touched her stool but I always washed me hands right after and of course with a napkin wraped around her stool. All the suddenly, I'm starting to feel all itchy! haha. The vet is going to perscribe some meds for her. Does anybody know about how much I should give her? Remember on Monday she weigh only 1.2oz so I don't want to over dose her. (I'm freaked about over dosing

with all the stories I hear.)

Then I started to ask about the moving white things... a grain of rice. They want me to bring her in right away to see if its MAGGOTS!

I'm so scared I dont' know what to do... I gotta see if I can leave early!

ChantalB · 03-20-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LibbieLu08

Here is another photo of her. . . .

I'm a good girl!

Awww so cute!

Look like the only thing growing here, are her hair!

ChantalB · 03-20-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LibbieLu08

and shes positive for worms! The vet told me that it cannot effect anybody unless you touch the stool. I'm the only one that has touched her stool but I always washed me hands right after and of course with a napkin wraped around her stool. All the suddenly, I'm starting to feel all itchy! haha. The vet is going to perscribe some meds for her. Does anybody know about how much I should give her? Remember on Monday she weigh only 1.2oz so I don't want to over dose her. (I'm freaked about over dosing

with all the stories I hear.)

Then I started to ask about the moving white things... a grain of rice. They want me to bring her in right away to see if its MAGGOTS!

I'm so scared I dont' know what to do... I gotta see if I can leave early!

Oh no .

Have you change the vet yet? As you mention, the dosing is very important since she is so small.

You may want to start a new thread asking if anyones know of a vet familiar with tiny dogs in your area.

PennysMum · 03-20-2009, 08:11 AM

With these other issues beginning to show up, I'd be a little suspicious of the breeder tbh. Are you really really sure that she's respectable-- visited the place, saw the dogs and their parents yourself, or had a very trustworthy recommendation from somebody else who had? AKC registration means nothing as far as how good the breeder and their facilities are-- and if the pup is crawling with parasites, it would worry me that she might not be being forthright with you. :/

Little squirmy white things could also be lice-- which are a lot easier to deal with than maggots. Fingers crossed that's all it is! If they aren't moving, white grain of rice looking things near puppy's back end could be tapeworm segments.

lil fu fu girl · 03-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Just checking in to see if you updated about the re-visit to the vet. Hoping all is well.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-20-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LibbieLu08

Here is another photo of her. . . .

I'm a good girl!

well i hope you find another vet because from the pictures anyone that knows nything could have told you she was anywhere from 8-10 weeks old...i mean look at all the hair...she is fluffy not like 4 week old who hairs is still sorta slick....

LibbieLu08 · 03-23-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PennysMum

With these other issues beginning to show up, I'd be a little suspicious of the breeder tbh. Are you really really sure that she's respectable-- visited the place, saw the dogs and their parents yourself, or had a very trustworthy recommendation from somebody else who had? AKC registration means nothing as far as how good the breeder and their facilities are-- and if the pup is crawling with parasites, it would worry me that she might not be being forthright with you. :/

Little squirmy white things could also be lice-- which are a lot easier to deal with than maggots. Fingers crossed that's all it is! If they aren't moving, white grain of rice looking things near puppy's back end could be tapeworm segments.

I am very suspicious about the breeder. In fact dealing with her and my poor babys problem I would NEVER refer anybody to her.

...... I bought her without making the whole investigation. As I started to learn more in finding a good breeder I was starting to realize that she was not a good breeder but I couldn't do anything about it anymore..I already pay for my baby in full by the time she was 4weeks. All I had to do was act nice and wait paitently until she got home. Then I called the breeder and told her EVERYTHING how I felt. ( I didn't want to say anything before because she still had my baby and I didn't want anythign to happen to her)

Yes... I found out what it was. It was just lice! "thanks god JUST lice and not maggots" I took her in on Saturday.... i think I'm going to change my vet to that saw my baby on Saturday (forgot his name) the female vet seems to not know ANYTHING about my baby. Anywhoo... all her problems are getting taken care of so hopefully by the next week or so it should clear up. I'll keep everybody posted!

Ladymom · 03-23-2009, 06:34 AM

I am so sorry your new puppy has so many problems. Will your breeder reimburse you for your vet bills?

I would absolutely get that puppy bile acid tested as soon as she is old enough (20 weeks) to make sure she doesn't have a liver shunt.

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LibbieLu08 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milwaukee,WI Posts: 331	Just got the call. . . . . and shes positive for worms! The vet told me that it cannot effect anybody unless you touch the stool. I'm the only one that has touched her stool but I always washed me hands right after and of course with a napkin wraped around her stool. All the suddenly, I'm starting to feel all itchy! haha. The vet is going to perscribe some meds for her. Does anybody know about how much I should give her? Remember on Monday she weigh only 1.2oz so I don't want to over dose her. (I'm freaked about over dosing with all the stories I hear.) Then I started to ask about the moving white things... a grain of rice. They want me to bring her in right away to see if its MAGGOTS! I'm so scared I dont' know what to do... I gotta see if I can leave early! __________________ LibbieLu

03-20-2009, 08:11 AM	#26
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	With these other issues beginning to show up, I'd be a little suspicious of the breeder tbh. Are you really really sure that she's respectable-- visited the place, saw the dogs and their parents yourself, or had a very trustworthy recommendation from somebody else who had? AKC registration means nothing as far as how good the breeder and their facilities are-- and if the pup is crawling with parasites, it would worry me that she might not be being forthright with you. :/ Little squirmy white things could also be lice-- which are a lot easier to deal with than maggots. Fingers crossed that's all it is! If they aren't moving, white grain of rice looking things near puppy's back end could be tapeworm segments. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831 Last edited by PennysMum; 03-20-2009 at 08:14 AM.

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Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I am so sorry your new puppy has so many problems. Will your breeder reimburse you for your vet bills? I would absolutely get that puppy bile acid tested as soon as she is old enough (20 weeks) to make sure she doesn't have a liver shunt. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf Last edited by Ladymom; 03-23-2009 at 06:36 AM.

03-19-2009, 06:05 PM	#16
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	She is adorable! I am with the others on this one. I'd follow the regime that bchgirl gave you. She is so small, constant attention to her intake, and her physical behavior is essential. Keep us updated on her please.

03-20-2009, 10:59 AM	#27
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Just checking in to see if you updated about the re-visit to the vet. Hoping all is well.