I bought a 5 month old male Chihuahua 3 days ago from a private owner and I am beginning to think that he was abused. This is my 3rd day with him, and he won't use the restroom at all. He will not pee or poop at all. I take him out often and he refuses to go. He doesn't even have accidents in the house. I know this, because I watch him. He won't even drink water unless it comes from my hands. He refuses to drink or eat unless I give it to him straight from my hands. I never had this kind of situation with my Min Pin. This is why I think he was abused. Am I right? What should I do to help him?
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3 days is a long time to not eliminate waste, especially urine. I would notify the vet.
Three days is a long time not to pee, but poop, this could just be caused by stress. Since he is drinking a little, that is good, but being hydrated is really important so the hand watering may have to continue until you can see the vet.
Since the sweetie is new to you, I would get him in to the vet ASAP just to check and get him established and vaccinated (if needed). Chihuahuas are very anxious dogs even when things are normal (at least all of our cousin chi's are) and he could just be terrified from all the changes in his little world. (hopefully not abused previously).
Talk about everything with the vet. Maybe the pupster can be given a little help (like puppy prozac or a pheromone collar) to get him through the transition and then you two can be on your merry way to a lovely life together!
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Do you know what he is used to for pottying? Could be he was used to a puppy pad and is confused. 3 days without pottying makes me nervous enough to call the Vet.
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