Puppy not acting the same - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MeekoMan · 03-28-2013, 07:20 AM

I have a 4 month old yorkie named Meeko. Lately when I try to wake him up he is very disoriented and moves sideways instead of walking straight on. Also lately it is impossible to wake him up. He goes straight into doggie sleep mood. How do I get him back to his normal playful self. The only thing we have done different is switching his food. We went from iams yorkie food to trublue small breed. Anyone else have this problem?

rubymoon2072 · 03-28-2013, 07:21 AM

no i dont recall this with cedric or keylo....have you seen or called your vet? i would just to be sure everything is ok.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-28-2013, 07:23 AM

Get this dog to the vet with a video of the waking process if you can but get the vet to check this out. Disorientation and the behavior you describe isn't normal for a puppy.

Maximo · 03-28-2013, 07:24 AM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I would definitely make an appointment with your vet for an exam and a couple of blood tests.

MeekoMan · 03-28-2013, 07:27 AM

So then I should video the acts, then show it to my vet? Bc I have talked to the vet about it. But he always seems normal whenever I take him.

rubymoon2072 · 03-28-2013, 07:29 AM

yes good suggestion get it on video so your vet can see what you're talking about.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-28-2013, 07:31 AM

Video it and take him for an exam. Talking doesn't get testing done. If that vet seems to not know or isn't taking your serioously, go to a small-dog vet - one who knows Yorkies. Sounds neurological but it could be something like hypoglycemia causing this or something like that. But the dog needs to be seem by someone who will test and look for something going on. Walking sideways and disorientation are not typical. Pups of 4 months age usually wake up ready to go and full-speed ahead.

lillymae · 03-28-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MeekoMan

So then I should video the acts, then show it to my vet? Bc I have talked to the vet about it. But he always seems normal whenever I take him.

I agree with everyone else. There is something serious going on with your baby & he NEEDS blood work done ASAP. If your vet knows about these episodes & has done nothing to get to the bottom of it , then It's time to find a new vet NOW ! Was he vaccinated just prior to the onset of these episodes ? How long had it been since he had eaten when he has had an episode ? This is a serious symptom & a symptom of several diseases/disorders/conditions that Yorkies are prone to & Need to be addressed ASAP. I will be Praying for your baby.

MandiesMom · 03-29-2013, 11:48 AM

Yes, has bloodwork been done? This sounds like either low blood sugar or a neurological problem. Have tests run, please.

Praying for your baby! If your vet can't figure it out, please go to a vet school

Maximo · 03-29-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Yes, has bloodwork been done? This sounds like either low blood sugar or a neurological problem. Have tests run, please.

Praying for your baby! If your vet can't figure it out, please go to a vet school

Could be a liver problem causing neuro signs. Could be many things.

Please update when you can.

jeane · 03-29-2013, 01:21 PM

i agree // if you can video tape it and show the vet// praying that he will be ok

lovespandp · 03-29-2013, 01:46 PM

I agree with the others, try to get that on video and show your Vet.. if he doesn't think it is serious as Jeanie has said find a vet who does.. Will be praying and sending good thoughts for your baby-

TraciG · 03-29-2013, 04:42 PM

Ditto to what others have already said. There has been cases on YT where the video of the pup helped the vet diag the problem.

03-28-2013, 07:20 AM	#1
MeekoMan YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Morgantown Posts: 2	Puppy not acting the same I have a 4 month old yorkie named Meeko. Lately when I try to wake him up he is very disoriented and moves sideways instead of walking straight on. Also lately it is impossible to wake him up. He goes straight into doggie sleep mood. How do I get him back to his normal playful self. The only thing we have done different is switching his food. We went from iams yorkie food to trublue small breed. Anyone else have this problem?

03-28-2013, 07:21 AM	#2
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	no i dont recall this with cedric or keylo....have you seen or called your vet? i would just to be sure everything is ok. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

03-28-2013, 07:23 AM	#3
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Get this dog to the vet with a video of the waking process if you can but get the vet to check this out. Disorientation and the behavior you describe isn't normal for a puppy. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

03-28-2013, 07:24 AM	#4
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,044	Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I would definitely make an appointment with your vet for an exam and a couple of blood tests. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

03-28-2013, 07:29 AM	#6
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	yes good suggestion get it on video so your vet can see what you're talking about. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

03-28-2013, 07:27 AM	#5
MeekoMan YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Morgantown Posts: 2	So then I should video the acts, then show it to my vet? Bc I have talked to the vet about it. But he always seems normal whenever I take him.

03-28-2013, 07:31 AM	#7
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Video it and take him for an exam. Talking doesn't get testing done. If that vet seems to not know or isn't taking your serioously, go to a small-dog vet - one who knows Yorkies. Sounds neurological but it could be something like hypoglycemia causing this or something like that. But the dog needs to be seem by someone who will test and look for something going on. Walking sideways and disorientation are not typical. Pups of 4 months age usually wake up ready to go and full-speed ahead. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

03-29-2013, 11:48 AM	#9
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Yes, has bloodwork been done? This sounds like either low blood sugar or a neurological problem. Have tests run, please. Praying for your baby! If your vet can't figure it out, please go to a vet school __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

03-29-2013, 01:21 PM	#11
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	i agree // if you can video tape it and show the vet// praying that he will be ok

03-29-2013, 01:46 PM	#12
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I agree with the others, try to get that on video and show your Vet.. if he doesn't think it is serious as Jeanie has said find a vet who does.. Will be praying and sending good thoughts for your baby- __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

03-29-2013, 04:42 PM	#13
TraciG Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 522	*Ditto to what others have already said. There has been cases on YT where the video of the pup helped the vet diag the problem.* __________________ *Brutus is mommas boy!*