5 to 6 week puppy when told 9wks

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Originally Posted by URAQT1976

PS. if your going to start your yorkie on puppy food (which he/she should start to eat at 5 wks old) you need to either add water or goat's milk to the puppy kibble so that they can eat it while there teeth are still developing.

I never made mush out of kibble to feed my puppies. It will stay fresh longer without adding water or milk to it. I also ground kibble to start but then found the Royal Canin Babydog is perfect for yorkie puppies mouths. They should have plenty of teeth at even 5-6 weeks old. They have no trouble eating the tiny, triangular and a little softer kibble in the Royal Canin Babydog brand.

Always make sure the puppy has plenty of fresh water aside from the food though.

I also agree that you should have your vet document that he thinks the puppy is only 5-6 weeks old and return it. I know that sounds heartless but you may be in for an even bigger heartbreak with a puppy of such dubious beginnings. I do not understand how any vet would give a Yorkie pup a shot in the leg. There is almost no meat there at all, why would they even try that? Makes no sense. If there is a problem with his legs, I would not be thinking it was from a shot. I would wonder if there is a genetic problem making walking difficult. Look up luxating patella and Legg-Perthes disease.

Did you get any kind of guarantee with the puppy? It sounds like it came from one of the Amish run puppy mills. The puppymills can be unbelievably inhumane. I am just afraid this is one of those stories that could take a relaly bad turn. Definately keep Nutrical on hand for low blood sugar problems.

You can take care of the feeding -- I fed 5 puppies who lost there momma. But they had each other to help with socialization skills. Your little one is not going to have that. I would start researching orphaned puppies and see what you should be doing at the 5-6 week mark. That is basically what you are dealing with -- an orphaned pup.

I would also research your state's laws about puppy sales. See what they may be liable for as far as future vet bills. If your puppy winds up needing surgery, it will be very costly.