:confused:Heading to another vet tomorrow. This isn't getting any better, it seems to be getting worse. I don't understand. I think she is very sick, and I am scared that it is going to be very costly. She had a bowel movement, with straining and pain and yelping and I checked it and their was blood in it. I hope it is just parasites, and nothing that has to do with surgery or anything extreme...

How is she doing?
Hope all is well.

Glad to hear you're getting it all figured out "in the end"!! :D

We found a very good vet today. Explaines things in detail and takes his time. doesn't rush you for the next patient. Looks like Diverticulitis from an x-ray. got a high fiber diet, a spoonful of pumpkin a day, a doggy enema twice a day. antibiotics to help her rash, and he said it may npt be Diverticulitis it may be inflamation in her colon from a poor diet and trying to push so much. Let's hope for the best. He said she isn't going to die and we should be able to medically treat her condition and make her normal.

I'm glad you found a good vet and that you are on the road to solving your pup's problems. Sending good wishes to your little one for a speedy recovery. Continue to keep us updated on her progress.

That is great news! I'm so happy for you that your little girl is improving steadily. Hoping she will be 100% soon so that you just relax and enjoy puppyhood, toys, hair products.....:)

How do I get her picture to show like you have yours?

Go to your profile page, in the upper left hand corner, click User CP (control panel).

In the left hand column of the control panel, look under Settings & Options, Edit Avatar. Then upload your picture and click "Use Custom Avatar." At the bottom of the box, you will see a note about the maximum size of your avatar. You will have to resize whatever picture you use to fit. Donating members can have larger avatars.

You can also add a picture to your profile page, as well as photo albums.

If you have any trouble, let me know. :)

Thank you! This was taken January 1st, when she turned 2 months old! ;)

Your little girl is adorable! I enjoyed your photo album too. She knows how to use the computer, lol. Smart girl. :)

Update on Bay
 

Looks like surgery is the key to this horrible problem for her. She is growing like a bean, but the bowel movement is a big struggle. I got the swelling and the rash all gone, her yeast infection is just barely there anymore. No more smelly butt, or liquid oozing out. Her antibiotic is almost gone. We went through a week of enemas four times a day, till we finally got pumpkin coloring from the day she started eating it. I would say she pooped more then she weighs. The straining without an enema is enough to bring tears to my eyes. I am not a fan of the lady who sold me Basil with knowing she had problems. Looks like Puppy Lemon Law is in order for me. Going to the vet Tuesday. Wish us luck!

I am so sorry that your little girl is still struggling with this. What kind of surgical procedure will be done if it is necessary? You will be in my thoughts and I am sending you good wishes that the vet has better news for you.

Sherri -- I hope you have a copy of Florida's Lemon Law. It is a fairly good one protecting the buyer. The breeder may be responsible for some of the vet bills. It will depend on how the vet writes it up. Hopefully she willjust come up with the money, and not make you take her to court for it.

I am glad that you are getting a handle on little Basil's problems but concerned about the surgery. I hope you will take her to a specialist before surgery is taken seriously. Better to get a good 2nd opinion.

I think some of the problem could well be because she was taken away from mom & siblings too young. YTCA recommends never removing puppies from their mother before they are 12 weeks old. That extra month with mom, getting some nursing in here and there, and still bonding with mom, could well have matured her little digestive system enough to have prevented some of this problem. There may be something bigger that is of a genetic nature, not sure, as you don't say. But most of the time when I read these sorts of problems, the puppies were sold too young. I am a firm believer that yorkies need a MINIMUM of 12 weeks with their momma! They need to continue getting their milk. It just gives them a much better start. 8 weeks is just too young. This is the breeder's fault -- they should know better.