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Puppy Not Eating?

I got my puppy 2 days ago, I was told she is only 2 months old and so far all she does is drink a lot of water and won't touch her food. We gave her hard food that her owner was giving her and she will take a few pieces and eat them someplace else, but won't return. I'm afraid she's not getting the nutrients she needs to grow more and be healthy. I'm not sure what to do. I was going to buy her some soft food and see how that played out. This is my first puppy so of course I'm worried about every little thing, but any suggestions?

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April 30, 20151 found this helpful
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It sounds like your puppy is having some problems being in a new home. I hope she wasn't given away too young. Puppies need to eat 3 or 4 times a day, all they want for a while. When your puppy was eating hard food, she probably had access to Moms milk. It is possible she is not old enough for hard food alone.

I would certainly try some soft food for puppies. Make sure she has a quiet spot to eat. It is dangerous to let her go longer than 2 or 3 days without food, so if she doesn't go for the soft food, see a Vet right away. Your puppy should get started with a Vet anyway for vaccinations, nail trimming etc. Parvo vaccinations are essential as parvo is often deadly and easy to catch. Those first vaccinations are very important. Good luck with your puppy.

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June 28, 20160 found this helpful

No this is were she was born all the others took to eating and their already gone she's not I even got a nursing bottle she doesn't want that she still wants to nurse but mommy day is done with that

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May 2, 20150 found this helpful
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Two months old is just barely old enough.

First, it is possible the dog was not weaned yet. You say the owner was giving her hard food, but that could have been untrue. If the dog was taken suddenly from its mother's milk it will not suddenly know how to eat hard food.

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It's also possible the owner lied about the age and the puppy is younger.

Take the puppy to the vet. First, rule out anything serious like Parvo. Then ask for a soft mushy food your dog can eat. You can gradually transition your puppy to hard food by mixing the puppy food in with the hard food.

In the future, never take a dog if you can't see the parents and go to the puppies' home to watch them interact. Also, ask for pictures to show the puppies' progress from birth. If any dogs seem sick or anything else seems strange or "off," go elsewhere.

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June 28, 20160 found this helpful

I really thankyou

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January 10, 20160 found this helpful
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I have two imperial Shih Tzus. One is 5lbs and the other is 8lbs. First I would give her a little Karo syrup on her tongue to make sure your puppy's blood sugar doesn't drop. Another life saver for all puppies to insure they grow big and strong is NuVet vitamins. Until you are able to purchase the vitamins, just pour a little water over her hard food and she would more than likely prefer it that way.

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I would not rush to change her food especially being that she was just placed on that food and before the breeder allowed her to leave her care she should have been eating normally. Sometimes it could be the stress from being in her new home. So just give her a few days. You are doing well by making sure she stays hydrated. Good luck with your new baby...

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April 27, 20150 found this helpful

Please take your puppy to your veterinarian immediately as something is very wrong if she is not eating! If you delay the vet visit, she may die as she is not getting the food she needs.

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June 28, 20160 found this helpful

Well I'm worried and if she doesn't start I'm taking her to the vet

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June 20, 20170 found this helpful

Take him to the vet. I'm facing the same problem as yours. My pup is 36 days old.

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