Mork! Born Sept 6, 2013

[Mork]

Dated: 11/19/2013

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Mork arrived at my apartment on November 12, 2013. She had a pretty rough start at my apartment and was sick with Kennel Cough by Tuesday. She was diagnosed and provided with antibiotics by Wednesday. However, by Thursday she developed pneumonia and was hospitalized. The woman we bought Mork from was nothing but help and covered all the costs of her antibiotics and vet bills. She seemed as concerned for my puppy, Mork, as I was.

We've received Mork back, still sick but not as sick, on Tuesday November 19, 2013. She's playful and happy but tires very easily. I'm also very happy that she is eating and drinking water on her own. She's my miracle pup.

We are told that if we hadn't brought her in as quickly as we had that she wouldn't have survived and that, as it was, it was touch and go for several days. We are planning another vet visit for the end of the week for a check up and follow up.

[rubymoon2072]

awww shes such a cutie pants. so thankful you reacted as quickly as you did. glad you are also doing a follow up visit...what a good mommy and so great the breeder covered the expenses. prayers for continued improvement and full healing mork.

[Marhcarter]

She is adorable! I'm so glad your breeder stepped up without a fight to pay for the treatments. It is nice to hear about people doing the right thing instead of all the bad things we seem to hear about so often. I hope Mork continues to improve rapidly and that you will soon have that healthy puppy you thought you were getting. It stinks that she came to you sick, but your quick actions obviously kept her from being even sicker.

[Mork]

Hi,

Thank you!! I'm sure everyone's prayers, here and elsewhere, have helped as we were told that Mork made a "miraculous recovery".

Thanks,
Mork's Mom

[Marhcarter]

Hope she has continued to improve. I love miracles!

[Mork]

Update on Mork:
11/21/2013

Mork went back to the Vet today and he says that she is recovering well. She still has the kennel cough but the doctor said that it is clearing up. He vaccinated her for everything but kennel cough today. He also thinks that she may have a urinary tract infection but that the antibiotics that she's been taking for kennel cough and pneumonia should clear that up.

She's been super playful which is awesome! I'm loving my little Mork!!!

[rubymoon2072]

Originally Posted by Mork

Update on Mork:
11/21/2013

Mork went back to the Vet today and he says that she is recovering well. She still has the kennel cough but the doctor said that it is clearing up. He vaccinated her for everything but kennel cough today. He also thinks that she may have a urinary tract infection but that the antibiotics that she's been taking for kennel cough and pneumonia should clear that up.

She's been super playful which is awesome! I'm loving my little Mork!!!

she got vaccinated today?? personally I wouldve held off until she was fully recovered but hopefully she will have no side effects....glad she is still improving.

[Mork]

Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

she got vaccinated today?? personally I wouldve held off until she was fully recovered but hopefully she will have no side effects....glad she is still improving.

Hi rubymoon2072,

Yes. She did get vaccinated. She wasn't vaccinated against Kennel Cough today though. I was concerned about vaccinating her while she was still sick but the Vet thought she needed to be vaccinated. The Vet thought that because I live in an apartment complex and take her out to go potty that I should go ahead and get her vaccinated. He didn't say anything about the potential for side effects.

She has improved greatly. She's even playing and running.

Thanks
Mork's Mom

[rubymoon2072]

mine just dont do well with mutiple shots when they are healthy so i do them all seperated. if mork is doing fine then that's awesome and yes probably best if you are in a complex with other pooches around. so glad she is getting better!!

[Mork]

Update 11/29/2013

Mork had her first Thanksgiving yesterday. No table scraps for her though. She really enjoyed the day full of running and playing.

She is doing so much better. However, we noticed a few days after we bought her that her little front legs were bowed. The Vet said she was fine but my mom accidentally let her jump off the couch on Monday (she was off before my mom could catch her) and my dad stepped on her paw on accident on Monday. This seemed to irritate her front paws. She also seems to be better in the morning than the evening. I think by the evening that she is tired.

The Vet told us last week that she had giardia and that she should be on medicine for 5-7 days. We brought her stool sample to the Vet this morning to make sure that it has cleared up.

She seems to be doing really well and absolutely loves to play. She loves playing with my brother's dog, Gizmo (shih-tzu/poodle mix), who is 15 pounds bigger than her. It is amazing how gentle this big dog is with her.

The one problem I have is that she bites A LOT! Is there a way to stop her from biting my hands? Also, she seems to want to nurse on me or my sister or the cats or Gizmo. Is that normal? How do we get her to stop that or should we even try?

[Bellabean]

How old was she when you got her? I got Bella at 9 wks, so she would nurse my fingers. I just let her do it and she out grew it. For the biting, try doing a little yelp and turning away from her. That's kind of how mom and litter mates would handle it. Or, you could just redirect her to a chew toy when she bites.

[Mork]

Originally Posted by Bellabean

How old was she when you got her? I got Bella at 9 wks, so she would nurse my fingers. I just let her do it and she out grew it. For the biting, try doing a little yelp and turning away from her. That's kind of how mom and litter mates would handle it. Or, you could just redirect her to a chew toy when she bites.

Hi Bellabean,

She was 9 weeks old when we got her. I've tried redirecting her with a chew toy and I think she prefers my hands but I'll try the yelping and turning.

Thanks,
Mork's Mom

[Mork]

Update 11/29/2013

I forgot to post earlier today that Mork already goes to the back door to let us know that she wants to go out potty! She has a few accidents but she's pretty much potty trained and in only a couple of weeks! I'm so proud of her!!

[Mork]

Update 12/1/2013

Mork went back to the Vet yesterday. My dad took her to his Vet. We had taken her stool there to see if she had giardia still and her office called and wanted to have a Vet appointment. Mork still has giardia and the Vet prescribed a different medicine and suggested mixing her food with Metamucil. She also suggested that we need to lightly pat Mork's side to help and make sure the mucus from kennel cough and pneumonia is cleared up.

While at the Vet, we asked about her food and the Vet said that Royal Canin was a good food for her. That she is getting enough nutrients.

I also wanted a second opinion on her bowed legs and I felt this Vet's exam was more thorough than the previous Vet. She has a level 1 luxating patella in her hind legs. I couldn't tell that her hind legs were bowed but apparently they are bowed. The Vet said that nothing needs to be done about the hind legs and that this is actually VERY mild and very common in Yorkies.

However, she is seeing an orthopedic surgeon on Wednesday about her little front legs. The Vet thought that her front legs weren't muscularly developed but wanted her to see a specialist. Apparently, my little Mork was kept in a cage that was too small for her and wasn't able to properly develop her muscles. I've been doing some of the exercises that the Vet showed us and she already seems to be improving.

It doesn't sound like my little Mork had a good start in life and that makes me sad but she's doing much better.

On a better note, though, she already goes to the back door to let us know she needs to go out potty. Also, the Vet commented on what a great personality and disposition my little princess has. She told us that Mork has been very well socialized.

[Mork]

Update 12/4/2013

Mork saw the orthopedic surgeon today and I got some good news. She has normal bone development! Yay!

She is still bow legged and the orthopedic surgeon said that she has slight (20%) bowing at the wrist. The orthopedic surgeon said she didn't need supplements, no special exercises and no vitamins. In fact, the orthopedic surgeon said that she should be treated as a normal puppy because she is a normal (even if she is a ridiculously cute) puppy. The orthopedic surgeon suggested that the cause had been poor nutrition before she became a part of my family.

I'm just so glad that she isn't in pain and that she is going to be okay! I have been so worried about my little princess.