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gracielove · 08-12-2013, 08:34 AM

I agree he probably would have died. It sounds like the girl would not have taken him to the vet. So sad.

Some people free feed puppies until they are around 10 months old while others will feed them at least 3 to 4 times a day. Since he hasn't had a chance to gain the weight he needs I would continue to free feed him for at least a few months. If he seems hungry at night he probably should have something to help him through the night for a while.

Did the vet check a stool sample while you were there? It is very likely that he has at least a couple of types of worms. He probably should not be wormed until he is up to his normal weight, he has been through a lot, but that needs to be checked out anyway. He does need a little more time to get healthy before having to deal with worming and shots that can be very stressful to a pup.

I hope he continues to do well for you.

08-12-2013, 08:34 AM	#4
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I agree he probably would have died. It sounds like the girl would not have taken him to the vet. So sad. Some people free feed puppies until they are around 10 months old while others will feed them at least 3 to 4 times a day. Since he hasn't had a chance to gain the weight he needs I would continue to free feed him for at least a few months. If he seems hungry at night he probably should have something to help him through the night for a while. Did the vet check a stool sample while you were there? It is very likely that he has at least a couple of types of worms. He probably should not be wormed until he is up to his normal weight, he has been through a lot, but that needs to be checked out anyway. He does need a little more time to get healthy before having to deal with worming and shots that can be very stressful to a pup. I hope he continues to do well for you.