Help! Chihuahua puppy sick!?

Question

We just bought a 10 week old Chihuahua puppy 2 days ago, and I'm very concerned about him. He hasn't eaten a thing since we got him, nor has he really drank any water either. He has been vomiting since day one and yesterday and this morning he has had jelly-like diahrrea. He has also had about 4-5 hypoglycemic attacks. The breeder says it's normal and he's just stressed and that he will get better in a few days, but in my own opinion, he's getting worse. He keeps hiding now too, but before he would sleep in his bed. This morning, his hypoglycemic attack was so bad that he couldn't stand to go poo, he just layed there with his paws out at his side. I have an appointment with the vet today, but just wanted to know if anyone else with Chihuahuas has ever had the same experience. I've been giving him Nutri-Cal since he's not eating and Unflavored Pedialyte since he's not drinking and also Karo Syrup for the Hypoglycemia, as this was what I was told to do by the breeder. Please, any advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi,

It could be Coccidiosis or giardia.  It is common but deadly and not really understood.  Contact me at [e-mail].  I would love to discuss this with you and maybe help.  I've been a breeder for 11 years and have learned alot and love helping folks out.

you can call me @ 951-681-2102

Answer 2

Just an FYI...we had a blue chiuahua name Karma and we had her for 1 year and 7 mos.  We did not have any problem until 2 weeks ago when she just all of a sudden just went to her crate and refused to go out. We brought her to the Vet and tests were run, xrays taken results were ok.  Even the papers that the Vet gave everytime we went there showed she was in good health.  Karma started having seizures Tuesday Aug 18th in the evening and we brought her right away to the Vet.  She was observed yesterday and the Vet said he gave her 5mg of phenobarbital and valium.  I questioned the Vet about the medication and he said that it should be ok.  She was there for the whole day and when I picked her up at the Vet, she just barked to acknowledge that she knew I was there and after that  she was just laying down, She drank a lot of water when she was home and just this morning to our dismay, she passed away.....it hurts so much losing her...I felt the way I felt when my Mom passed away this Feb....so please make sure you know exactly what is causing her sickness...you need to call the breeder and ask if there was any problem with the lineage...sometimes they don't tell you this....I suspect that my dog had a problem in the family and the breeder did not mention about it....Good luck!!!

Answer 3

chihuahuas are very well known for having high stress....it is possible that he is just having panic attackes. he needs to be calm. my aunt was having the same problem. it wasnt as bad though. get him a cage and put some blankets in it. leave it open though. it might make him feel more secure.

Answer 4

my chihuahua never did that when i got her so i dont know, id see if the vet could get you in sooner. better safe than sorry.

Answer 5

I have two chihuahuas and never had problems like that with them when I brought them home. They came home at different times as I bought one before the other. For the first couple of days, they were kind of shy and skittish but after that they were fine. No hypoglycemic attacks at all.

For your pup to be having that many hypoglycemic attacks is worrisome. It kind of makes me wonder about how reputable the breeder is. Was the puppy vet checked before it was sold to you? Has it had any vaccinations?

See what your vet has to say and go from there.

Answer 6

That is NOT normal.  You need to get him to the Vet ASAP - don't wait until this afternoon, go to the Emergency Clinic now if you can't get in to your normal Vet.  

He's got Parvo symptoms and it's NOT something that can wait.

Answer 7

None of that is normal - none.  

That breeder is trying to justify selling you a sick dog.

Get the pup to the vet before she dies and tell this breeder she needs to pay the vet bill.   Take her to small claims court if she refuses - this is disgusting and another example of what most back yard breeders are after - just money, they don't care at all about the dogs.

Answer 8

You definitely need to take him to the vet. I have 3 chihuahuas and I have never had that problem with them at that age. Yes a puppy will be stressed a little after leaving his mom for the first time...but nothing like that.