Help with new puppy

[srhite]

Thank you all for your help. I ordered the x-pen and can't wait for it to arrive. I think it will help a lot. She is eating more and drinking more water but still not what i would consider enough. But, she had a very trying week. She came to me with an ear infection, had just been spayed, throat scratched, traveled on a plane, rode in the car and took a boat (I live on Catalina Island in So. Cal) and it has just been one week she is with us. She has perked up and runs around more. We just have to work on the potty training. She seems to have a bladder made of steel and can go longer then I want her to without going potty. She tried to piddle on the floor twice and when we stopped her and put her on her pad, that was it, she decided not to go. I am sure as she is more comfortable things will get easier for all of us. Thanks for all the help! It's so nice to have a place to come to and ask questions and get a lot of different ideas and opinions!

Thanks again!

[MauiGirl]

Wow, she has gone thru a lot in a week, on top of whatever happened before this point in her life. The xpen sounds like a great solution, and will be a handy place to put her in the future when you need to keep this little one safe.

As far as not eating much, I don't think it is unusual considering all the changes in a week. Are you feeding her the same food she had before (if you know) or something different? Changes in food needs to be done slowly over time. She may need softer foods with the sore throat. One thing you might try is adding a little diced boiled chicken on top of her food.... most doggies find it irresistible, or a little cottage cheese. Good luck.