Your baby is pretty small and definately needs to eat and eat often to fuel his little body. I can't belive your breeder flew him to you with him only weighing 1 lb 8 oz - he needs to put on a little weight. I would be sure to start him on some Nutrical as soon as possible. Not only will it prevent hypoglycemia it will actually boost his appetite. (when puppies feel "run down" or tired they often don't feel like eating). I would give him a small amount - maybe dime sized - 3 or 4 times a day for a couple of days and see if that makes a difference. I know you don't want to upset his tummy but if he isn't eating his kibble you may want to switch him to another brand of quality dog food. Sometimes a new kibble will spark their interest and appetite. You are going to want to be careful with the chicken broth as well - sometimes broth has lots of salt in it which can cause diarrhea as well as the puppy drinking lots because he is thirsty. If their tummy is full of water he won't be hungry for food. Good luck
Teresa |