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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  One thing that stands out to me is that this tiny baby has already had 2 sets of shots at 10 weeks. That, to me, is too much too soon. She shouldn't have had her first set until 8 weeks and should be due for her second set at 12 weeks. The first set she was given was much too early and wouldn't be considered effective due to her getting immunities from her Mom. With her being so tiny, the vaccinations could be a cause for her condition....it certainly doesn't help.
A baby this small has so little reserves that her activity should be extremely limited until she is stronger. If you are giving her Nutri-Cal, after playtime would be the time to use it and also before bedtime. She should be fed often, and by that I mean making sure she eats and not just offering her food. She certainly needs to eat after any activity and food can be left out for her but she need to be seen eating. If she's eating only a small amount, make sure she eats 5 to 6 times daily.
You could also dissolve some karo in her drinking water. You don't want to over-do the sugar but a lethargic baby should be assumed to have low blood sugar.
I'm not sure why the breeder would give Albon as a preventative every other day. If you're going to do it, it needs to be daily to be effective. Also, I have given my pups Albon before and they never had any reaction to it. I really believe the lethargy is due to her eating poorly.
She should have enough teeth to eat kibble by now. You may find her eating better if you mix some canned in with her food or just give her straight canned. You really want her to build some strength now so she really must eat well.
Also, watch her little bum for poop sticking to her rear. Stuck poop can lead to other problems and is just one of those things to watch for in a young pup.
You may want to look for a better quality food for her. I wouldn't switch her abruptly but transition her slowly. Look for a food with no fillers (corn, wheat soy) and no meat by-products. I use Nature's Logic but there are many quality foods available.
Best of luck with your baby. |
THANK YOU ALL!!! I soooo appreciate all of your advice!! And Brenda for allowing me to call you.
You are all AWESOME! I am so happy that I came across this site! Please tell me.. if I get a canned food, which brand/kind would be best to get? I would also not have chosen this dry food for her, but read that whatver she started on is what she should coninue on until a slow transition at 8-12 months. You all think it is ok to switch her slowly now?
I too thought that about the shots! My Vet also said she can't guarantee the shots the breeder gave her and wanted to start her at square 1 again. I plan on just continuing on the schedule as if she started at 8 weeks. I do NOT agree with over doing it. I also am afraid she may have allergies. THere are times when she scratches like crazy. THe Vet said her ears looked amazingly clean.
She has no "stuck Poop". I am one who cleans her bottom EVERY time she poops. Call me a nut, but that's what I do!
As for last night, I am feeling very worn down from Christmas and have come down with a sore throat and feel YUCKY!!
Went to be at about 12am. Molly, seemed to get a burst of energy. She cried at 2am again, I took her out to go potty and all she wanted to do was play! Layed on the newspaper, she went and ate her food and drank water. Still no potty! Kept putting he in the crate and out again to go potty. She would not go! I was afraid to tell her "no, go night night" only to have her poop or pee in her crate. I even took her to her playpen because I was feeling so sick and tired, but she cried there for quite some time I had to bring her back to me. Eventually she went potty. Always pees first and at least 10 minutes later poops. I am sooooooooo WORN out and tired!! I REALLY need to get some sleep!!! Please tell me is there anything I can do to get her to sleep better at night.
I also want something better than newspaper for her potty. I am considering these two links. Please check them out and let me know your opinions and/or experience with either. Molly will only be going potty in the house.
Potty Patch For Dogs
or:
UGODOG Dog Litter Box Toilet | Indoor Dog Potty | Pee Pee Pad
or:
Mini Pet Loo | Pet Loo - Portable Pet Potty
or:
Blue Indoor Dog Potty Tray and Grate
And also, does that spray work to help teach them where they should go?
And one more piece of news... I just decided to try and give Molly her food dry... and YEAH!!! She ate it dry!! I am sooo happy! Thanks for telling me that her teeth are strong enough to eat it dry.
My name is Lisa by the way and my puppy is Molly. Thanks again for all of your help EVERYONE!!!
