My tea cup chihuahua in a lot of pain after shots ?

[Shoot4theMoon]

I got a baby tea cup chihuahua last week and he had his first shots today he is 8 weeks almost 9 weeks old he’s very small only 490grams he cried a lot when the shot went in and then when she injected the medicine in he cried again. It’s been 3 hours since he has them 6:30pm and he’s crying every time we pick him up. I plan on just going to bed with him and not touching him until tomorrow I know it’s sore after I get a shot and I’m much bigger so I only imagine since he so tiny it will be alot worse for him: am I correct or should I call the vet ?

So you bought the runt of the litter (there’s no such breed as a teacup chihuahua) from a backyard breeder at an illegally young age and are now surprised that he’s anxious and hypersensitive to pain?

your pup should still be with his mum, not undergoing painful medical procedures and then given no social contact whilst he’s in pain. He needs company, comfort and reassurance.

has he been chipped yet?

He comes to bed with me and lays on my so I just won’t touch his back. No she’s a licensed breeder and I got him when he was 8 weeks old on Sunday he was 8 weeks 1 day. Is he chipped??? So you say he shouldn’t be under going medical procedures but saying he should be chipped???

Poor little pup. I would ring the vet for advice.

@Shoot4theMoon no @FurAndFeathers is asking if he is chipped, because it is illegal to leave breeder if he is not.

Our chihuahua is bigger (4kg) but has some kind of anti inflammatory shot when he has his jags as the vet advised this following a reaction. He is still sensitive around the injection site for a few days with that.
Sorry your pup is sore, your vet is best placed to advise regarding what they can do at that size/age.

We have two teacups in our family and they get sensitive after jabs too. They don't have a lot of meat on them so the injection site gets tender. It normally last a day or so, but if you are concerned then just check with your vet.

It's a legal requirement to be chipped by 8 weeks and the breeder should have done it www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchipped

I wouldn’t call the vet if he’s pretty ok unless he’s picked up, eating, drinking fine that sort of stuff...not unless he was still like that tomorrow anyway.

Teacup and 8 weeks does kind of scream dodgy breeder btw, like more like red bunting than a red flag... but, 8 weeks is legal, just not normal for that size breed.

It’s a legal requirement for puppies to be chipped from 8 weeks.

that’s why most responsible toy breed breeders will keep pups til 9 or 10 weeks to ensure they’re fit and well and properly grown enough for vaccinated and chipping before rehoming.

if she’s licensed she’s a commercial breeder churning out multiple litters per year. And rehoming them illegally if not chipped.
And there’s no such breed as a teacup chihuahua - it’s a marketing gimmick to get people to pay for runty ill-bred dogs

sorry OP, I know that sounds harsh but it’s all true. Glad you’re comforting him, I hope he perks up, poor little chap.

@Lizzt2007 thank you. I have called they said it’s a normal reaction and the vet did try to grab as much skin as she could but because of his breed he hasn’t got much meat on him even tho he’s super fluffy so he doesn’t look slim she said as long as no Dirhhea, vomit, shaking, froth at mouth then to just keep an eye and he will be ok. My other chi is 9 lbs so on the very large side of chi and he was only tender at the time and not after and then tender a little after the micro chip which at my vets they do at 8 weeks for chis since they are so small and the needle is so big

So for 9 weeks he’s 16oz and should be between 12-29 so I’d say that’s fine

Poor little soul. Sounds like he is feeling sorry for himself bless him. If the vet says just keep an eye on him then I would say having him close to you is a good idea. Make sure he is offered food and water as he may not feel up to walking around to get it. And I'm sure you already know but be careful for him jumping or falling off the bed. He is so little it's a long way for him. Congratulations on your new little friend! Hope he feels much better tomorrow.

8 weeks is far too young for a puppy to be away from its mother and as others have told you on this thread the pup should be chipped before it leaves the breeder. Simply because breeders are ‘licensed’ it doesn’t mean they’re respectable or good breeders! Personally, we wouldn’t allow a puppy to leave before 12 weeks.

As others have also said there is no breed that’s a tea cup chihuahua, it’s the runt of the litter. Breeders like this disgust me and I feel sorry that the puppy you have.

I know this isn't helpful now but both breeders I got my chihuahuas from wouldn't allow them to leave their mums until they were 12 weeks due to their size.

Did the vet say anything about him / her being so young?

There's no such thing as a teacup chihuahua 🙄

Bless him.
Nothing you can do, apart from comfort him, keep him warm and cuddled up.

8 weeks is young, even if it’s allowed it shouldn’t be. I had my Lab at 12 weeks I think and his mum was ready to boot him! It depends on the litter, some are chunky and forward and annoy their mum’s so ready to leave sooner, others need more time. My Lab didn’t cry for his mum once, he cried if we left him.

He will be ok. Just keep him with you.

Oh and

The Teacup Chihuahua is not a separate breed to the standard Chihuahua and therefore they have the exact same history. The standard was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1904 and are also recognized as the first official dog by the Chihuahua Club of America. Currently, they rank 33rd out of the 193 recognized dog breeds.
The Teacup is not officially recognized by any Kennel Club as an independent breed and is just a name used by breeders to describe a micro or mini sized Chihuahua. As we mentioned above, these dogs are bred by selectively breeding the smallest pup from a Chihuahua litter.

Plus a vet is likely to confirm a puppy can leave a mother by 8 weeks. Should be weaned by 7.
10 weeks is much better for the pup.

Not sure why pp think a vet would comment tbh.

8 weeks is legal for any breed and totally normal with most breeds of dog, it’s better for socialisation, guide fogs for example leave even earlier than that.

It’s not normal for a tiny breed though, they tend to keep them till 12 weeks.

Can I ask why you quoted an article by the American Kennel Club?

I’d be really interested to see where you got the information on guide dog prospects leaving parents before 8 weeks.

From them...they place puppies at 7 weeks.

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteering-for-guide-dogs/volunteer-role-descriptions/puppy-raiser

if you scroll down enough it says it there.

Why not?

Because, in my (and many others views) it’s unethical. You say you never got your lab until 12 weeks yet post a contradictory post. In the Mumsnet style, did you mean to be so rude with your reply of why not?

We breed puppies for guide dog prospects and I can assure you not one of our pups would leave us before 12 weeks old.

guide dogs are fostered early because they’re kennel bred and thus need the socialisation of being in a home. It’s impossible to socialise a puppy properly in a kennel. For the same reason rescue centres may also rehome early. It doesn’t mean it’s preferable. It’s the lesser problematic approach.

For reputable breeders raising pups in a home environment, with good socialisation plans, later rehoming is much preferred and is no earlier than 8 weeks is recommended by animal welfare charities and http://puppycontract.org.uk/