Are these things normal?

caninecrazy · 01-09-2012, 10:48 AM

So Ellie is approaching the 12 week mark and she still has some tendancies that she had at 8 weeks. She whines alot, not in her crate type whining that we have conquered, but whenever you touch her wrong she whines, when shes trying to get comfortable she whines, when she wants your attention she whines, I know it's normal to an extent but I also don't want it to be because she is in pain somehwere, although I have touched her just about everywhere and watched her reactions and nothing looks out of the ordinary at those times. Next is she is very clumsy and topples over alot and then will limp, usually she stops as soon as I massage her legs and/or shoulders and hips depending on what seems to bother her and then she is right back up to running around again. I know she is growing and her feet are huge compared to her body so I expected some of this but again I don't know if it's totally normal. And last she sleeps a heck of alot for a puppy, she sleeps mostly all day at work unless another dog comes in, she plays a little at home and her and my other shepherd play hard, they growl and bite and run and bark and do it all then she goes to sleep for the night and is so tired she has been sleeping the whole night through in her crate without a peep unless she has to potty. The breeder said it was normal for pups to sleep 15 to 17 hours a day but everything I am reading says they are very active and she is very calm. There is no evidence of worms, she eats plenty and if enticed will be active. Is this all normal and just new to me or do I have reason for concern?

ZAYDA · 01-09-2012, 10:56 AM

She should have seen her Vet what does he or she say. That is not normal puppy behavior..

Freestep · 01-09-2012, 11:05 AM

No, not normal at all. See your vet.

zyppi · 01-09-2012, 11:07 AM

I second taking her to the vet.

4TheDawgies · 01-09-2012, 11:13 AM

I third taking her to a vet

gagsd · 01-09-2012, 12:49 PM

The whining and the sleeping CAN be normal. And puppies can be clumsy.

But it does sound like a thorough vetting is in order.

caninecrazy · 01-09-2012, 02:01 PM

She has been to the vet twice, she went to the breeders vet for her initial check up and was given a clean bill of health then she went to my vet and again was given the all clear which is why i am asking here now

mysweetkaos · 01-09-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caninecrazy

She has been to the vet twice, she went to the breeders vet for her initial check up and was given a clean bill of health then she went to my vet and again was given the all clear which is why i am asking here now

If the vet hasn't seen her and been told about these issues....then I would take her to the vet and list your concerns. Sometimes they do a "good enough" evaluation....but if you have a problem area they can do more in depth checking.

bianca · 01-09-2012, 02:28 PM

I wish my almost 12 week old puppy would sleep that much!

I'm not an expert but I do agree with another vet visit to address your concerns.

gagsd · 01-09-2012, 03:27 PM

Is the puppy playing with a big dog? If so, maybe the puppy is sore from playing too hard?

01-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
caninecrazy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 29	Are these things normal? So Ellie is approaching the 12 week mark and she still has some tendancies that she had at 8 weeks. She whines alot, not in her crate type whining that we have conquered, but whenever you touch her wrong she whines, when shes trying to get comfortable she whines, when she wants your attention she whines, I know it's normal to an extent but I also don't want it to be because she is in pain somehwere, although I have touched her just about everywhere and watched her reactions and nothing looks out of the ordinary at those times. Next is she is very clumsy and topples over alot and then will limp, usually she stops as soon as I massage her legs and/or shoulders and hips depending on what seems to bother her and then she is right back up to running around again. I know she is growing and her feet are huge compared to her body so I expected some of this but again I don't know if it's totally normal. And last she sleeps a heck of alot for a puppy, she sleeps mostly all day at work unless another dog comes in, she plays a little at home and her and my other shepherd play hard, they growl and bite and run and bark and do it all then she goes to sleep for the night and is so tired she has been sleeping the whole night through in her crate without a peep unless she has to potty. The breeder said it was normal for pups to sleep 15 to 17 hours a day but everything I am reading says they are very active and she is very calm. There is no evidence of worms, she eats plenty and if enticed will be active. Is this all normal and just new to me or do I have reason for concern?

01-09-2012, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,092	No, not normal at all. See your vet. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

01-09-2012, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
zyppi Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Back home to Louisiana! Posts: 4,946	I second taking her to the vet. __________________ Anne Nothing is as simple as it seems or as complicated as we make it~ Attitude is everything -- Pick a good one! Sofie AKA Ussina vom Haus Brezel Jack von Jagenstadt Tatty - Burmese bad cat

01-09-2012, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
4TheDawgies Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KS Posts: 746	I third taking her to a vet __________________ "For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear."

01-09-2012, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	The whining and the sleeping CAN be normal. And puppies can be clumsy. But it does sound like a thorough vetting is in order. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

01-09-2012, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZAYDA Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: KENOSHA WI. Posts: 707	She should have seen her Vet what does he or she say. That is not normal puppy behavior..

01-09-2012, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
caninecrazy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 29	She has been to the vet twice, she went to the breeders vet for her initial check up and was given a clean bill of health then she went to my vet and again was given the all clear which is why i am asking here now

01-09-2012, 02:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	I wish my almost 12 week old puppy would sleep that much! I'm not an expert but I do agree with another vet visit to address your concerns. __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

01-09-2012, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	Is the puppy playing with a big dog? If so, maybe the puppy is sore from playing too hard? __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

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