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Originally Posted by ladygodiva7 OH WOW! Congrats! I just picked up my little guys yesterday too! I took him straight to the vet, who told me several things that contradicted with what many others said. She told me not to give him nutri-cal. She also told me to only give him kibbles as a snack(1/4 cup) ands give him Science diet canned food 4-5 times a day as his meals. The breeder told me to put honey in his water to keep his sugar up, but the vet told me to get the Karo syrup instead.
I don't totally trust what she said about the food because I've heard so many bad things happening when a puppy only eats can food so I mixed in the Eukanuba (that's what the breeder fed him) and some water, and he ate really well. He was a little shy at first but now he's jumping around everywhere playing. I totally understand your concern because my guy is only 6 weeks so I was really scared but he's doing great. This food formula is working well for me. |
Ok yes you need to get nutrical this will help his blood suger if he doesn't eat or starts getting lathargic always have some on hand and the honey is a good idea also karo syrup is good to have as well in case they go down hill you can rub it on thier gums. i would feed him what the breeder had him on for now 4-5 times a day as a puppy but since he is so young i would try to feed him very often. i brought peeka and boo home at 7 weeks they are now 11 weeks and they have gone through the not eating spurts and it is very scary these guys are very fragile this young and can easily go down hill quick make sure you give nutrical before bed time to make sure blood sugar stays up through the night good luck but i would find another vet who knows more about the breed.