Teacup Chihuahua Puppies

My family has a tea cup chihuahua. He is mabey 2.5lbs. Just a little bit ago my dad accidentally stepped on him. He doesnt know where,but he thinks it was one of his back legs. Now our puppy is walking normally, nothing is different, but he is walking with his tail between his legs. When I picked him up and was holding him he was making this kinda faint wimpering sound. Its really quiet, but I can defenitly hear it. I was just wondering if he needs to go to the vet or if he is going to be ok. Or if there is anything I can do for his discomfort. My mom just fed him and he ate fine, but he wasnt like his usually self when she is making the food. Usually he hops around her till she is done. This time he did get up but just stood there watching her then slowly walked to his cage to eat.

Yes, he should definitely go to the vet for a checkup. He could be just extremely nervous, which would explain the whimpering and the tucked tail, but he also could be telling you that something is wrong with him internally. If he's walking normally, it's doubtful that any bones are broken (although both dogs and cats have an amazing ability to cover up broken bones and move normally), but he may have injuries that aren't visible to the eye. A vet will be able to check him more thoroughly and ensure he's okay.

My family has a tea cup chihuahua. He is mabey 2.5lbs. Just a little bit ago my dad accidentally stepped on him. He doesnt know where,but he thinks it was one of his back legs. Now our puppy is walking normally, nothing is different, but he is walking with his tail between his legs. When I picked him up and was holding him he was making this kinda faint wimpering sound. Its really quiet, but I can defenitly hear it. I was just wondering if he needs to go to the vet or if he is going to be ok. Or if there is anything I can do for his discomfort. My mom just fed him and he ate fine, but he wasnt like his usually self when she is making the food. Usually he hops around her till she is done. This time he did get up but just stood there watching her then slowly walked to his cage to eat.

Yes, he should definitely go to the vet for a checkup. He could be just extremely nervous, which would explain the whimpering and the tucked tail, but he also could be telling you that something is wrong with him internally. If he's walking normally, it's doubtful that any bones are broken (although both dogs and cats have an amazing ability to cover up broken bones and move normally), but he may have injuries that aren't visible to the eye. A vet will be able to check him more thoroughly and ensure he's okay.

Mac is my Chihuahua puppy who we adopted just a few days ago. He is vary small in size. What are the best things I can do as an owner of this puppy to assure his best health ? He was diagnosed with a URI last night, the vets wanted to attach him to intravenous fluids and I thought that was too extreme. I think it's best to up his immune system, and we accepted the antibiotics, he is now taking Clavamox and Neomycin morning and night.

Any thing else I should do to take best care of him? He is still warming up to us, he started playing yesterday and mostly likes to follow me around on the floor and cuddle up in my lap. He loves his Nutri-Cal more than anything else to eat.

Okay please give me advice on what to do for him. He is the sweetest thing ever. He needs a lot of baby love!

IV fluids are extreme? You realize you go to a human ER and they will stick an IV in just about anyone to prevent dehydration? It is just fluids, I think antibiotics will do a whole lot more as far as side effects (though the benefit WAY outweigh the risks in almost all situations)

If he was marketed as "teacup" I wouldn't trust his immune system. The vet knows best, so while it is good to question why did you decide not to listen? Ask questions, but don't think the immune system is the best bet because once the dog is already sick the immune system is obviously not in the best shape. I would seriously reconsider getting him the fluids OR getting a second opinion.

Mac is my Chihuahua puppy who we adopted just a few days ago. He is vary small in size. What are the best things I can do as an owner of this puppy to assure his best health ? He was diagnosed with a URI last night, the vets wanted to attach him to intravenous fluids and I thought that was too extreme. I think it's best to up his immune system, and we accepted the antibiotics, he is now taking Clavamox and Neomycin morning and night.

Any thing else I should do to take best care of him? He is still warming up to us, he started playing yesterday and mostly likes to follow me around on the floor and cuddle up in my lap. He loves his Nutri-Cal more than anything else to eat.

Okay please give me advice on what to do for him. He is the sweetest thing ever. He needs a lot of baby love!

IV fluids are extreme? You realize you go to a human ER and they will stick an IV in just about anyone to prevent dehydration? It is just fluids, I think antibiotics will do a whole lot more as far as side effects (though the benefit WAY outweigh the risks in almost all situations)

If he was marketed as "teacup" I wouldn't trust his immune system. The vet knows best, so while it is good to question why did you decide not to listen? Ask questions, but don't think the immune system is the best bet because once the dog is already sick the immune system is obviously not in the best shape. I would seriously reconsider getting him the fluids OR getting a second opinion.

I'll be driving with my husband,so there's two of us in the car with him. Hes still a puppy, about 4 months old.

Crate him with his bed. Offer water all the time. Don't feed him while traveling wait to do that when you will be stopped for more than an hour. He could get car sick and throw it up. Make frequent stops for him to use the bathroom he is a puppy so it would be more frequent than if he was an adult. Make sure that you have his papers some states require them before they will let him come in that state.

I'll be driving with my husband,so there's two of us in the car with him. Hes still a puppy, about 4 months old.

Crate him with his bed. Offer water all the time. Don't feed him while traveling wait to do that when you will be stopped for more than an hour. He could get car sick and throw it up. Make frequent stops for him to use the bathroom he is a puppy so it would be more frequent than if he was an adult. Make sure that you have his papers some states require them before they will let him come in that state.