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new mum 2 missy · 10-13-2007, 05:22 PM

Hi All I am very new to the yorkie world as we just got our baby yesterday and travelled from Scotland to England for her she is only 6 weeks and adorable

and very small.The breeder assured me she was fully weaned from her mum on to solid food as the mum lost interest in the pups two weeks prior.
I brought her home and she did'nt eat or drink much last night , so today I started hand feeding her and syringing her with water, as she was lethargic I contacted my local vet and he told me to give her water and honey mixed together every 2 hours and keep feeding her by hand every two hours also.
This is very very worring, is there anything else I can do to help her.
She has been a bit more energetic this evening and has came out of her bed to play for 10 mins, so hopefully she is getting better.
I feel angry with the breeders as they should have known better as I know now that 6 weeks tommorow is far too young to be away from her mother and fammiliar surroundings.
Any information will be grat thanks.

LuvMySissy · 10-13-2007, 05:33 PM

Six weeks is very young for a tiny to be away from mom. But, if you diligently feed her every two hours (soft food is probably best for her right now) along with sugar water (I would use Karo syrup rather than honey), she should be just fine. If you can find Nutrical at your pet store, it is a highly concentrated formula to make sure they don't get hypoglycemic and you can rub it on the gums for more direct absorption, I would get this and use if she refuses food and/or water.

Good luck to you and your little one. And welcome to YT!!

new mum 2 missy · 10-13-2007, 05:50 PM

Hi Thanks I will try our local pet store in the morning and see if they have Nutrical, I will keep up the feeding and syringing as you can see its 2.45 am and im still going with it any idea how many ml I should be giving her via the syring?
Thanks

For My Coby · 10-13-2007, 10:10 PM

Welcome to YT! You have a very tiny one to care for!! There are many very experienced breeders here that would know how best to care for this little one. I hope she is feeling better already!! Please let us know how she is progressing.

alex_143 · 10-13-2007, 10:49 PM

I just wanted to welome you to yorkietalk!!!

autumn star · 10-14-2007, 03:34 AM

Welcome to you and your new furbaby. Best of luck w/everything!

LuvMySissy · 10-14-2007, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by new mum 2 missy

Hi Thanks I will try our local pet store in the morning and see if they have Nutrical, I will keep up the feeding and syringing as you can see its 2.45 am and im still going with it any idea how many ml I should be giving her via the syring?
Thanks

I really don't know how much you should give her via syringe. When my Sissy was sick and I was trying to keep her hydrated, I would give her 1cc of liquid via syringe every hour, but she wasn't a pup. Just make sure your little one isn't choking on it. I'd probably give her whatever she will take.

How is she doing today?

new mum 2 missy · 10-14-2007, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I really don't know how much you should give her via syringe. When my Sissy was sick and I was trying to keep her hydrated, I would give her 1cc of liquid via syringe every hour, but she wasn't a pup. Just make sure your little one isn't choking on it. I'd probably give her whatever she will take.

How is she doing today?

Hi
Thanks for all the advice, I contacted my local pet stores and vets and they do not have Nutrical, do you know if its avsilable in the UK?
They offered me a canned dog food called AD which is for puppies who are not eating and drinking very well.
I am gonna look for a vet that specializes in small breeds.
Missy has more energy today and has been running around for a while and more happier tail wagging and all

thank God

Will keep you posted on her condition .
I will post some pics of her when I get the chance shes sooooo cute
thanks Frances Missys Mum

LuvMySissy · 10-14-2007, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new mum 2 missy

Hi
Thanks for all the advice, I contacted my local pet stores and vets and they do not have Nutrical, do you know if its avsilable in the UK?
They offered me a canned dog food called AD which is for puppies who are not eating and drinking very well.
I am gonna look for a vet that specializes in small breeds.
Missy has more energy today and has been running around for a while and more happier tail wagging and all

thank God

Will keep you posted on her condition .
I will post some pics of her when I get the chance shes sooooo cute
thanks Frances Missys Mum

Hopefully someone in the UK can answer this question for you. If it isn't available, you can PM me your address and I'll send you some. It is great to have on hand and only about $5 USD.

littlewhip · 10-14-2007, 06:18 AM

Hi and Welcome to yt

good luck with your new baby, we love to see some pics

new mum 2 missy · 10-14-2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Hopefully someone in the UK can answer this question for you. If it isn't available, you can PM me your address and I'll send you some. It is great to have on hand and only about $5 USD.

Hi
I will keep trying to see if I can get some here but if not that would be great if you sent some over I will reimburse you're cost, I have posted two pics of missy.
I was looking through other albums and noticed a pic of a 6 week old puppy and it has its teeth my missy only has her top 2 incisors is this normall at 6 weeks?
Please excuse my ignorance.
Thanks Frances

Yorkiekids · 10-14-2007, 08:56 AM

Welcome to YT, and best wishes with your baby.

jp4m2 · 10-14-2007, 09:00 AM

Welcome to Y.T.....it's good your on top of things concerning your pups welfare....I hope it all works out for you....you sound like a very concerned owner

J_is_my_initial · 10-14-2007, 09:23 AM

Welcome to YT. Hope everything is going good now.

Yorkiesforever · 10-14-2007, 10:07 AM

She sounds like she may be doing better but the thing you need to watch is how much activity she is doing because she could be normal running around and playing and just collapse from hypoglycemia so watch her carefully and don't let her run around too long or too much. Keep giving her the karo or honey, and feeding her treat her like a newborn baby.

10-13-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
new mum 2 missy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 20	new baby Hi All I am very new to the yorkie world as we just got our baby yesterday and travelled from Scotland to England for her she is only 6 weeks and adorable and very small.The breeder assured me she was fully weaned from her mum on to solid food as the mum lost interest in the pups two weeks prior. I brought her home and she did'nt eat or drink much last night , so today I started hand feeding her and syringing her with water, as she was lethargic I contacted my local vet and he told me to give her water and honey mixed together every 2 hours and keep feeding her by hand every two hours also. This is very very worring, is there anything else I can do to help her. She has been a bit more energetic this evening and has came out of her bed to play for 10 mins, so hopefully she is getting better. I feel angry with the breeders as they should have known better as I know now that 6 weeks tommorow is far too young to be away from her mother and fammiliar surroundings. Any information will be grat thanks.

10-13-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Six weeks is very young for a tiny to be away from mom. But, if you diligently feed her every two hours (soft food is probably best for her right now) along with sugar water (I would use Karo syrup rather than honey), she should be just fine. If you can find Nutrical at your pet store, it is a highly concentrated formula to make sure they don't get hypoglycemic and you can rub it on the gums for more direct absorption, I would get this and use if she refuses food and/or water. Good luck to you and your little one. And welcome to YT!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

10-13-2007, 10:10 PM	#4
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Welcome to YT! You have a very tiny one to care for!! There are many very experienced breeders here that would know how best to care for this little one. I hope she is feeling better already!! Please let us know how she is progressing. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

10-14-2007, 06:18 AM	#10
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10-13-2007, 05:50 PM	#3
new mum 2 missy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 20	Hi Thanks I will try our local pet store in the morning and see if they have Nutrical, I will keep up the feeding and syringing as you can see its 2.45 am and im still going with it any idea how many ml I should be giving her via the syring? Thanks

10-13-2007, 10:49 PM	#5
alex_143 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,041	I just wanted to welome you to yorkietalk!!!

10-14-2007, 03:34 AM	#6
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10-14-2007, 09:00 AM	#13
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	Welcome to Y.T.....it's good your on top of things concerning your pups welfare....I hope it all works out for you....you sound like a very concerned owner __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

10-14-2007, 09:23 AM	#14
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10-14-2007, 10:07 AM	#15
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,292	She sounds like she may be doing better but the thing you need to watch is how much activity she is doing because she could be normal running around and playing and just collapse from hypoglycemia so watch her carefully and don't let her run around too long or too much. Keep giving her the karo or honey, and feeding her treat her like a newborn baby. __________________