Hi Guys.
He weighed in at 1 pound at the vet's office this past week. If he really is 11 weeks old this week, I would expect he shall be very small. The parents are about 3.5 - 4 lbs. each. There were only two pups in the litter. I was told he should be about 3.5 lbs. himself. I wasn't exactly looking for a tiny, tiny one. I was looking for the short legged, cobby type puppy.
I don't know if he was taken from his mom too soon; whether he was never really eating well before I got him or what. You really do try to trust the breeder and she does talk like she knows what she's talking about and has all the information every breeder has had to give that I've spoken to.
I realize the sugar problem can be a problem in these puppies. I've just never seen a puppy that didn't want to eat absolutely anything. But, if she gets him back to eating well, etc. should I give him another try.
My vet didn't mention anything wrong with him other than the hypoglycemia and an ear infection. She also gave him medication for tape worms. I don't think they really gave him a "once over" since he was there for an emergency visit. He just seemed depressed.
I know the hypoglycemia can and does happen and he could pick up and eat great and be healthy for a long, long time. But, now we're just a little worried about him and his health down the road.
I just don't know what to do.
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