This is a common thing with a new puppy. They may not eat as well as they should and play too hard. A small pup simply doesn't have the energy reserves you may think. Even if they haven't been playing much, they can have an episode if they don't eat properly and often. A pup should have a firmness to their body and should not feel slack or flaccid. If you ever notice this, you should make sure he eats right then even if they have no apparent symptoms. Nutri-cal is good but watch out and don't overdue it as it can cause a sugar spike in their blood. A dab a couple of times a day should be fine but there's really no substitute for him eating properly. Some pups do just fine until they're weaned and then become picky eaters and can have episodes even with no under-lying health issues. Since you've had this episode with him, he should be checked several times a day to make sure he has a firmness to him and feels robust. Don't just trust him to eat by putting food out...make sure he eats and this will help avoid future episodes. If he's eating well and still has these bouts, you must consider the possibility that he may have other health issues. As I mentioned earlier, it will take him a couple of days to fully recover even though he may seem fine sooner so absolutely limit his activity. |