5 week old Ellie's 1st night at home

[cdawnfine]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie

Forgot to mention...

I do have one question for anyone out there who may know the answer...She pooped for me last night before bed but id was a different color and slightly softer texture than the first poop that I saw from her. I wouldn't call it runny but it is softer and is lighter in color. The poop on the first night was hard and very dark. Should I be concerned?

Glad she is doing so well. She is eating different things and this could change her poop, to play it safe I would just drop a sample off at your vets to have it tested. As far as the drinking goes have you thought of trying a bottle?

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie

Forgot to mention...

I do have one question for anyone out there who may know the answer...She pooped for me last night before bed but id was a different color and slightly softer texture than the first poop that I saw from her. I wouldn't call it runny but it is softer and is lighter in color. The poop on the first night was hard and very dark. Should I be concerned?

It sounds like you're doing a great job with her!!! The change in food could be the difference in her stool. As long as it isn't diarrhea, I don't think there should be a problem, but you might want the vet to do a stool sample just in case.

Also, you might want to try giving her a small ice cube and see if she likes it. Sometimes they will lick the ice cube when they won't drink water. You could also freeze from pedialyte into cubes if this works.

Also, my Sissy is on colostrum for her intestinal issues. Since this is a product from the mother's milk and I open the capsule into a tablespoon or so of warm water, something like this might be a way for her to drink a little.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Wow, sounds like you're doing a great job. I'll be watching for updates!!!

[Mommy2Ellie]

Originally Posted by cdawnfine

Glad she is doing so well. She is eating different things and this could change her poop, to play it safe I would just drop a sample off at your vets to have it tested. As far as the drinking goes have you thought of trying a bottle?

I have tried the bottle, but she doesn't like it. I end up squeezing the bottle to "force" the fluid into her mouth.

We tried puppy milk last night in the bottle and I managed to get 1 tablespoon in her...wonder if that had anything to do with her sleeping longer?

No more poop since last night but she is still going pee.

[Mommy2Ellie]

Still force feeding water, but she just started whimpering to let me know she was hungry!

This has been a really weird day! I was still trying with no luck to feed her @ 1:00 this afternoon. I was able to get her to take a few bites but nothing really to speak of so I gave her 1/4 teaspoon of NutriCal and tried again around 1:30. At this feeding she ate about 1 tablespoon, which is the most she has eaten all day!

After her tummy was full, she took a little nap and was ready to play with Daddy's hands! Went potty (this time she pooped and it was a little softer than I would like so we are starting Pedialite) and took another nap!

When she woke about 4:30 she was whimpering so I assumed she needed to potty (as she always does when she wakes up) but she didn't. I laid down on the floor with her and the food that was left from her other feedings was about 2 feet away from where we were laying...she made a bee-line for it and didn't stop until the plate was clean...about 1.5 tablespoons!

This girl is wearing me out! Just as soon as I start to get worried about her, she pulls herself around and turns into the rambunctious puppy! I love this little girl!

[flafox67]

Sounds like you are doing a great job with her! In FL you can't sell a puppy before 8 weeks and they have to have a health certificate. I've heard that a lot of yorkie breeders don't like to let them go home before 12 weeks.

Good luck with your sweet girl!!!

[Mommy2Ellie]

I am trying really hard not to start freaking out but I dont' think it's working! Ellie has really runny poo! I have been giving Pedialite (10cc every 2 hours) and her appitite is the same (no massive decrease). She just started whimpering in her crate so I took her out and placed her on her puppy pad to go potty...She pooped again and this time I had to help her and pull a roundworm out of her poor little bottom! This nasty little thing is about 3-4 inches long!

Could this be what is causing her loose stools? She did get her wormer today.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie

I am trying really hard not to start freaking out but I dont' think it's working! Ellie has really runny poo! I have been giving Pedialite (10cc every 2 hours) and her appitite is the same (no massive decrease). She just started whimpering in her crate so I took her out and placed her on her puppy pad to go potty...She pooped again and this time I had to help her and pull a roundworm out of her poor little bottom! This nasty little thing is about 3-4 inches long!

Could this be what is causing her loose stools? She did get her wormer today.

OH MY GOD! You must have been so scared!!! Bumping this for you!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie

I am trying really hard not to start freaking out but I dont' think it's working! Ellie has really runny poo! I have been giving Pedialite (10cc every 2 hours) and her appitite is the same (no massive decrease). She just started whimpering in her crate so I took her out and placed her on her puppy pad to go potty...She pooped again and this time I had to help her and pull a roundworm out of her poor little bottom! This nasty little thing is about 3-4 inches long!

Could this be what is causing her loose stools? She did get her wormer today.

Don't panic. It is normal for you to see the worms after she has been dewormed. Diarrhea is also normal, too.

You are doing a great job job with her. Just keep doing what you are doing. She will do much better when the food she eats isn't being consumed by worms. Her mother is obviously infested with worms.

Be very sure to wash your hands thoroughly as roundworms are contagious to humans.

Here's a good article for you:

Roundworms in Dogs & Puppies

[Mommy2Ellie]

Thanks Ladysmom! This is the same article that I found.

I have bagged the one that I just helped her pass, and I found another in her bed this morning that I had already bagged before I knew what it was. It was dried out, so she must have passed it last night.

Is there anything that I can do the the loose stools? She whimpers when she is going so I know that it has to be uncomfortable for her...not to mention that the smell is horrid!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie

Thanks Ladysmom! This is the same article that I found.

I have bagged the one that I just helped her pass, and I found another in her bed this morning that I had already bagged before I knew what it was. It was dried out, so she must have passed it last night.

Is there anything that I can do the the loose stools? She whimpers when she is going so I know that it has to be uncomfortable for her...not to mention that the smell is horrid!

With a puppy as young as Ellie, I wouldn't dare try to treat her diarrhea yourself. I'd ask your vet what he recommends. Hopefully once the worms are gone, her stool will firm up.

I really think just what you are doing, Pedialite and frequent meals, is excellent. That will help make sure she doesn't dehydrate from the diarrhea.

[Mommy2Ellie]

Thanks again! The vet will be getting a call first thing in the morning! I know puppies get worms but I was a little taken back when I saw her pass it because that, I have never seen! My biggest concern is with the tummy upset and the risk of dehydration.

Do you think that 10cc is a proper amount to be giving her? At this point should I be focusing more on the feeding or the hydration? If I am not able to get her to eat as she should, how often can I give NutriCal?

Guess this means she gets to sleep on Mommy's tummy under my hoodie again tonight! This seems to be her new favorite spot...she is there now and dreaming about chasing something!

[Skippy's Mom]

I admire you for your dedication. Good job with everything. Don't you just get so attached? I love my babies so much. I hope things get better.

[Ladymom]

How is little Ellie today?

[Mommy2Ellie]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

How is little Ellie today?

Ellie is doing much better today! We have had a rough couple of days though it seems!

Sunday she was very "sleepy" and slept most of the day. I gave her NutriCal and Kayro every 2 hours and force fed her 5cc of Pedialite every hour. She finally perked up about 10:30 and had her first BM of the day...still loose.

Called the vet first thing Monday morning and he said that stools came back with only roundworms but that she was infested! He gave her Strongid and said that I needed to repeat the dose in 2 weeks.

Yesterday (still Monday) things weren't looking much better. Her urine output was greatly reduced and it was dark yellow in color...still having loose stools of a pudding texture. I called the vet again (this makes the 2nd time) and he said to up her Pedialite intake to 6cc every 45 minutes. This didn't seem to help and by 3:30 yesterday afternoon, her stools were very watery...time to call the vet again!

He had me check her gums (still pink but not as pink as I would have liked to have seen them) and check her for dehydration. She wasn't dehydrated but still very "sleepy" and not very active...still having to force feed her.

I upped her Pedialite to 5cc (this seems to be as much as I could get her to take before she started wearing it!) every 30 minutes. By 9:00 last night her urine was clear again and her output was back to normal. At 10:00 she seemed to be a little perkier so I fixed her a "buffet" of chicken and rice, canned puppy food, crushed dry kibble, and pedialite and placed it all in front of her...let her sniff it out and see what she chose...She went straight for the dry kibble and has been eating it since! She is eating on her own and drinking Pedialite from the bowl!...Her poop is back to normal, firm again, and free of worms!

She is back to her playful nose biting self! Mom was going a little crazy but Ellie seems to have taken it like a champ! She slept last night for 5 hours...she thinks Mom needed a little sleep after all that worry she caused!