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THINGS YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE THE FIRST FEW DAYS
Your puppy may be a bit nervous { the puppy is no longer experiencing
familiar sounds and smells }. This unsettling feeling will pass shortly.
Nervousness or change of diet may cause diarrhea. If it lasts for more than
two days, please contact a veterinarian.
Not eating for the first day or day and a half - that can happen. Things are
different for him. In my care, puppies generally do as other puppies do; when
one eats, they all eat. The adjustment period should last a day or so. NOTE:
This does not pertain to small breeds such as Chihuahua’s, Yorkies, Maltese’
s and Toy Poodles. If your puppy refuses to eat after a day and a half, please
call me. I will have some suggestions on what to do.
Your puppy may be a bit nervous { the puppy is no longer experiencing
familiar sounds and smells }. This unsettling feeling will pass shortly.
Nervousness or change of diet may cause diarrhea. If it lasts for more than
two days, please contact a veterinarian.
Not eating for the first day or day and a half - that can happen. Things are
different for him. In my care, puppies generally do as other puppies do; when
one eats, they all eat. The adjustment period should last a day or so. NOTE:
This does not pertain to small breeds such as Chihuahua’s, Yorkies, Maltese’
s and Toy Poodles. If your puppy refuses to eat after a day and a half, please
call me. I will have some suggestions on what to do.
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SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS TO BE AWARE OF
Bright red blood mixed in with stool - Generally this is a case of
Coccididiosis. The blood may also be due to broken blood vessels when a
puppy defecates. Whether the blood is due to Cocidia or to the puppy
straining, it is advisable to consult a vet.
Worms in your puppy’s stool - There are many types of worms that your
puppy may have. The most common types are: A } Roundworms: look like
strands of spaghetti. B } Tapeworms: look like small grains of rice. C}
Hookworms: small thin worms about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Signs are bloody,
wine-dark or tarry-dark stools. Should you see worms in your puppy, do not
be alarmed. Take a stool sample to your vet and the puppy will receive
worming medication. Worms take several weeks to get rid of, so be sure to
keep the puppy away from any other dog’s feces, or his own. Even if the
puppy does not show any visible signs of worms, it is recommended that you
take a stool sample to the vet every few weeks until six months of age.
Kennel Cough {Tracheal Bronchitis} Symptoms of Kennel Cough are a dry
hacking cough, and a shortness of breath. Kennel Cough is quite common,
almost as common as the human cold. It is caused by a combination of stress
and temperature variations. Although the cough may sound threatening, it is
treatable with medication. I personally use Robitussin for infants in the
kennel. NOTE: Kennel Cough can remain in the puppy’s system anywhere
from 5 days to several weeks.
Bright red blood mixed in with stool - Generally this is a case of
Coccididiosis. The blood may also be due to broken blood vessels when a
puppy defecates. Whether the blood is due to Cocidia or to the puppy
straining, it is advisable to consult a vet.
Worms in your puppy’s stool - There are many types of worms that your
puppy may have. The most common types are: A } Roundworms: look like
strands of spaghetti. B } Tapeworms: look like small grains of rice. C}
Hookworms: small thin worms about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Signs are bloody,
wine-dark or tarry-dark stools. Should you see worms in your puppy, do not
be alarmed. Take a stool sample to your vet and the puppy will receive
worming medication. Worms take several weeks to get rid of, so be sure to
keep the puppy away from any other dog’s feces, or his own. Even if the
puppy does not show any visible signs of worms, it is recommended that you
take a stool sample to the vet every few weeks until six months of age.
Kennel Cough {Tracheal Bronchitis} Symptoms of Kennel Cough are a dry
hacking cough, and a shortness of breath. Kennel Cough is quite common,
almost as common as the human cold. It is caused by a combination of stress
and temperature variations. Although the cough may sound threatening, it is
treatable with medication. I personally use Robitussin for infants in the
kennel. NOTE: Kennel Cough can remain in the puppy’s system anywhere
from 5 days to several weeks.
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