I wanted to let all who answered my question that one of the puppies died a few hours after I posted the question. I didn't think he would make it. He was the runt and the dehydration was so bad that his body just shut down. We had named them Buster and Brown. My step son kept calling one of them Baxter and so when Buster passed away we decided to call the other one Baxter. Didn't seem right for him to be Brown without his little brother Buster. Baxter is doing wonderfully. he is eating a little more, drinking more than he eats...lol, and barks and runs and sleeps. He is still dehydrated but is coming out of it. Talked to our vet Baxter goes monday for his first shots. Thank you all for your caring thoughts and ideas I tried most of them. Alot of them did wonders. Again I thank you all so very much.
2007-03-03 02:28:39 · 5 answers · asked by peppermint71940 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The thing with them was that they along with 4 other litter mates were dumped at the feed mill where my husband works. I have no idea who did it. Only that they need to be horse whipped for letting innocent puppies get that sick. I have had the for 3 days and these are boosters. Since we do not know what they have been exposed to they need a little protection in case they all were exposed to parvo. If He seems to weak then it won't happen. But the care he has recieved so far from my husband and myself has done wonders. You would never know he was the same pup that came to us. We just hate that the other passed, the two boys were the smallest and sickest and thats why I took them. His skin doesn't stand on its own anymore. Thank you all for your concern. It is nice to know people like you all still exsist.
2007-03-03 15:12:41 · update #1
Dehydration or fluid loss is a frequent problem in puppies younger than six weeks. Immature skin and kidneys, and high metabolic rate result in increased water loss. Dehydration can be mild with no clinical signs, or it can be life-threatening, causing shock, circulatory shutdown, and death.
Fluid therapy (under the direction of a veterinarian) can help ill puppies by replacing lost fluids. The degree of dehydration can be estimated by taking a history from the owner, performing a physical exam, and by the results of a few simple blood and urine tests. The veterinarian will evaluate the moistness of mucous membranes, and check the urine. Normal urine color of newborn pups and is clear and colorless. Any yellow-gold tint to the urine may indicate dehydration
2007-03-03 02:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck to your puppies, just one thing, shouldn't they get better before tehy have their shots? Vaccinations can make them a little feverish and lethargic for a day or two, and fever creates dehydration also, so perhaps you should wait a little bit until they are totally fine!
2007-03-03 02:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure he should be getting vaccinated if he's not 100% healthy??? My vet would never vaccinate a mildly sick pup, nevermind one who is dehydrated... you might want a 2nd opinion!!
2007-03-03 02:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by dogandcatluvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait a couple of weeks at least before having them vaccinated. He is not in any condition right now for that.
2007-03-03 06:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's sad. Dehydration can kill the young and old alike very quickly if not addressed as soon as possible.
2007-03-03 02:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you are doing is just perfect for him. as you have already consulted your doctor maybe it was just time for your dog to go.
just let him drink, drink and drink lots of water(excess water may also kill him) just take more care of him and that's all.
2007-03-03 02:38:09 · answer #6 · answered by Cleo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋