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bnmac21 · 11-30-2004, 12:28 PM

I have only had my baby for 1 week she is a year old and she has had diahrea for 2 days...i fasted her last night and this morning she started vomitting!!! People have been telling me it is because i switched her food, but i find this hard to believe....i mean she is 1 year old!!! Any advice???

Tay794 · 11-30-2004, 01:07 PM

do you have any stress medicine? I was given stress medicine for Toby when he came home because they get stressed easily in their new environments and that causes them to get diarrahea and vomit. Try to comfort her and maybe try feeding he some nutrical. If she doesn't get any better within 24 hours I would take her to see a vet.

Babbie · 11-30-2004, 02:36 PM

It is possible that she has diahrea from changing the food if you didn't do so gradually (by mixing old with new food). Yorkies have very sensitive stomachs so a gradual change is always necessary. Royal canin also makes a food specially for dogs with sensitive stomachs...
I would recommend that you keep your yorkie hydrated, giving gatorade is a good option and watch what is she thowing up...you could just find out what is making her sick!

I hope she gets better soon!!

fasteddie · 11-30-2004, 03:24 PM

Yes, as Babbie says, Yorkie tummys are very sensitive, and food can make her have diarrhea. You could change her back to her old diet and see if that makes a difference or not. We use Royal Canin Yorkshire 28, which has been good for us so far!

bnmac21 · 12-01-2004, 03:34 PM

I took her to the vet and he said it was probably a parasite that was aggrevated with her change in environment as well as diet. She is doing better. He gave me some medicine for her. He also mentioned that she needs her teeth pulled!! Is this an overreaction...i mean it isn't going to kill her to have crooked teeth...right?

so where do i get this food? Is it really the best for them?

mmyorkies · 12-02-2004, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bnmac21

I took her to the vet and he said it was probably a parasite that was aggrevated with her change in environment as well as diet. She is doing better. He gave me some medicine for her. He also mentioned that she needs her teeth pulled!! Is this an overreaction...i mean it isn't going to kill her to have crooked teeth...right?

so where do i get this food? Is it really the best for them?

Yorkies sometimes need their teeth pulled because the baby teeth didn't fall out, it does not have to mean they have crooked teeth. Royal Canin is good, but so are other foods. The best one is the one that your baby will eat that is nurishing for her. Nutro is a good dog food, as is wellness and I do think that all of these are available at petsmart, or other pet stores. It is true that yorkie tummies are upset easily, a change in water, a change in food or even a change in enviorment can upset them.

orinskye · 12-02-2004, 10:41 AM

I have heard of mixing a tablespoon of pumpkin with their food to get their poop more solid..........

lickthestar · 12-06-2004, 01:56 PM

I feed Archie Innova. I heard that dogs can be allergic to some of the foods that you get at grocery stores, especially stuff made with "chicken by-products." Originally, I had switched him to this stuff by Merrick called Mediterranean Banquet, with lamb, chickpeas, etc. and he went bananas for it but it was a little too rich. But the innova seems to be doing a good job. Also, make sure that your yorkie eats some dry food, as well, since it's more concentrated nutrients. Archie doesn't really like dry food, so sometimes, I have to mix it in or hand feed it to him. But if your dog has diarrhea, I think eating wet food is better because he can become dehydrated and he needs the water in the wet food.

jer_lin · 12-06-2004, 06:19 PM

bnmac21 said==
He also mentioned that she needs her teeth pulled!! Is this an overreaction...i mean it isn't going to kill her to have crooked teeth...right?

so where do i get this food? Is it really the best for them?[/QUOTE]

she will eat better with out crooked teeth
are they also dirty ??
jerry

june5 · 08-29-2012, 05:07 PM

My new Yorkie has been on medicine for 3 days. She dont seem any betters She has bloody poop.How long did it take for the medicine to work?

Lil Sis · 08-29-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by june5

My new Yorkie has been on medicine for 3 days. She dont seem any betters She has bloody poop.How long did it take for the medicine to work?

hi.. you are on an old thread..it may be better to start a new thread.

I would think if the poop is bloody you need to go back to the vet as fast as you can. Bloody poop is not good.

BLowry · 08-29-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by june5

My new Yorkie has been on medicine for 3 days. She dont seem any betters She has bloody poop.How long did it take for the medicine to work?

does she have giardia? I just went through this with all 3 of mine...AT THE SAME TIME!! they also had a bacteria in there intestines...I hate to tell you this but they were all on meds for a month..girardia is a very tough parasite to get rid of...if this is what she has. Mine were on metronidizol (sp?) and fortiflora, which is a probiotic...after 2 weeks on these it wasn't getting any better, so, my vet added panacur to the mix..(this for 5 days) they were all back to normal poop after all the meds were done...but, like I said...it took 1 month.

Just wanted to add...if she still has blood in her poop i would be calling your vet back..JMO

apple718 · 08-03-2013, 01:02 PM

Has anyone here ever gave your Yorkie a small dose of Immonium AD for diarrhea? I know chicken & rice is what vets say but how about if that isn't making head ways, do you think 1/2 of a tablet is ok?

Rhetts_mama · 08-03-2013, 05:04 PM

I've never given it, but I know it can be given to larger dogs. But a 2 mg tablet (the OTC dosage) is what you would give a 40 pound dog!

Has the pup been seen by a vet to determine the cause of the diarrhea ? Are there other symptoms present? Depending on the cause, treatment can range from bowel rest to antibiotics.

Fortunately, you have several ER Vets near Oceanside

California Veterinary Specialists
Carlsbad, 760-431-2273

Veterinary Specialty Hospital
San Marcos, 760-466-0600
Sorrento Valley, 858-875-7500

My lil friend · 08-03-2013, 06:51 PM

I would never give my dog,at any age, an over the counter med without calling my vet first. If your baby has been ill for 24 + hours I would make my way to the vet. Sense it is the weekend this means that you need to find,call and go into an emergency clinic.

11-30-2004, 12:28 PM	#1
bnmac21 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2	My new yorkie has diahrea I have only had my baby for 1 week she is a year old and she has had diahrea for 2 days...i fasted her last night and this morning she started vomitting!!! People have been telling me it is because i switched her food, but i find this hard to believe....i mean she is 1 year old!!! Any advice???

12-01-2004, 03:34 PM	#5
bnmac21 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2	Thanks for advice...where do i get royal canine food I took her to the vet and he said it was probably a parasite that was aggrevated with her change in environment as well as diet. She is doing better. He gave me some medicine for her. He also mentioned that she needs her teeth pulled!! Is this an overreaction...i mean it isn't going to kill her to have crooked teeth...right? so where do i get this food? Is it really the best for them?

08-29-2012, 05:07 PM	#10
june5 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: springville al. usa Posts: 5	parasites My new Yorkie has been on medicine for 3 days. She dont seem any betters She has bloody poop.How long did it take for the medicine to work?

08-03-2013, 05:04 PM	#14
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I've never given it, but I know it can be given to larger dogs. But a 2 mg tablet (the OTC dosage) is what you would give a 40 pound dog! Has the pup been seen by a vet to determine the cause of the diarrhea ? Are there other symptoms present? Depending on the cause, treatment can range from bowel rest to antibiotics. Fortunately, you have several ER Vets near Oceanside California Veterinary Specialists Carlsbad, 760-431-2273 Veterinary Specialty Hospital San Marcos, 760-466-0600 Sorrento Valley, 858-875-7500 __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

11-30-2004, 01:07 PM	#2
Tay794 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 9	do you have any stress medicine? I was given stress medicine for Toby when he came home because they get stressed easily in their new environments and that causes them to get diarrahea and vomit. Try to comfort her and maybe try feeding he some nutrical. If she doesn't get any better within 24 hours I would take her to see a vet.

11-30-2004, 02:36 PM	#3
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	It is possible that she has diahrea from changing the food if you didn't do so gradually (by mixing old with new food). Yorkies have very sensitive stomachs so a gradual change is always necessary. Royal canin also makes a food specially for dogs with sensitive stomachs... I would recommend that you keep your yorkie hydrated, giving gatorade is a good option and watch what is she thowing up...you could just find out what is making her sick! I hope she gets better soon!!

11-30-2004, 03:24 PM	#4
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Yes, as Babbie says, Yorkie tummys are very sensitive, and food can make her have diarrhea. You could change her back to her old diet and see if that makes a difference or not. We use Royal Canin Yorkshire 28, which has been good for us so far!

12-02-2004, 10:41 AM	#7
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	I have heard of mixing a tablespoon of pumpkin with their food to get their poop more solid..........

12-06-2004, 01:56 PM	#8
lickthestar YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Posts: 360	I feed Archie Innova. I heard that dogs can be allergic to some of the foods that you get at grocery stores, especially stuff made with "chicken by-products." Originally, I had switched him to this stuff by Merrick called Mediterranean Banquet, with lamb, chickpeas, etc. and he went bananas for it but it was a little too rich. But the innova seems to be doing a good job. Also, make sure that your yorkie eats some dry food, as well, since it's more concentrated nutrients. Archie doesn't really like dry food, so sometimes, I have to mix it in or hand feed it to him. But if your dog has diarrhea, I think eating wet food is better because he can become dehydrated and he needs the water in the wet food.

12-06-2004, 06:19 PM	#9
jer_lin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: s.c. Posts: 198	bnmac21 said== He also mentioned that she needs her teeth pulled!! Is this an overreaction...i mean it isn't going to kill her to have crooked teeth...right? so where do i get this food? Is it really the best for them?[/QUOTE] she will eat better with out crooked teeth are they also dirty ?? jerry

08-03-2013, 01:02 PM	#13
apple718 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: oceanside, ca Posts: 121	Has anyone here ever gave your Yorkie a small dose of Immonium AD for diarrhea? I know chicken & rice is what vets say but how about if that isn't making head ways, do you think 1/2 of a tablet is ok?

08-03-2013, 06:51 PM	#15
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I would never give my dog,at any age, an over the counter med without calling my vet first. If your baby has been ill for 24 + hours I would make my way to the vet. Sense it is the weekend this means that you need to find,call and go into an emergency clinic.