Sick, 1.1 pound puppy is lethargic, not eating/drinking. Please help!!!

[Brewfilek]

so happy to hear about this little sweetie.

i was scared to check back. but i'm glad i did!

[imdll]

My goodness that is the best news!!! So glad that you have another Vet and that they are looking into things more. How amazing that she would eat hard kibble. Isn't she just full of surprises! Wonderful to hear that your little one is doing better and hope to hear that she continues to get healthier and stonger every day.

[Bella dolce]

Hi Guys! Just a quick update on miss Bella Dolce. She loves her new Vet!! Dr. Morris at Morningside Animal Care Center in Lawrenceville and her Vet Tech, Teresa were amazing with Bella!! It was weird though- because Bella gave them so many kisses and lots of energy and then looks at me, her poor mommy and is all unenthused!!! Needless to say I was a bit jealous. LOL!!

Anyway, I told the Doc the entire story about Bella and while we were chatting she took out some bits of Royal Canin dental therapy hard food and offered it to Bella. She ate it!! And even whined for seconds. This is the same puppy who would not eat the soft food on her own!! The Vet also took Bella home with her for a sleepover to see how she'd do during the night. She was fine! Ate her food on her own and drank water on her own, the vet said. They did give her Nutrical right before bed though and she slept through the night.

Ok= flashforward to today- we bring Bella home around noon and she has not eaten a single kibble of the same food she ate with the vet!! Not a bit!
So I am perplexed. She has been acting normal, playing, exploring, sleeping and finally her poop is completely back to normal! But again- I just don't know why she won't eat for us here at home. I've given her nutrical thru the day though. No more force feedings according to the vet.

I'm gonna stop back by to see the vet tomorrow to tell her that Bella hasn't eaten the food. I'm perplexed, but not as worried because her behavior and energy levels are 100% better. I am just being mindful of her blood sugar since she did have the hypoglycemia this past saturday.

Thanks again to everyone who prayed and offered advice and love.

[Bella dolce]

I'd love to share pics of Baby Bella!! But how do I post them here?>??

[Beabble]

Wow, that's really weird. I wonder if she's sensing the worry and stuff there at your place and maybe that's why she won't eat?? That's got me puzzled. My goodness, I'm glad I'm not you, I'd be freaking out right now with her not eating. Keeping her in my prayers that she eats soon and everything works out fine. Thanks for the update.

[kjc]

If you give her too much Nutrical, or too frequently, she may not eat. Try giving her less Nutrical, then offer her some kibble along with it. Also, feed her away from the area where she poos.

[carmen in nj]

Glad to hear Bella is doing Better, too much nutrical, also, I think she is picking up on the stress you feel from her not eating, just try to relax, i know is easier said than done but beleive me this dogs pick up in things people don't realize.
hugs,

[kjc]

I'm glad she's doing better!

Some other things to try: Different food bowls, no food bowl at all, play with her with the food...like roll a piece towards her, let her bat it around, feed her off a paper plate, or a paper towel...

Don't use any kind of plastic bowls for food or water, and store the food in the bag it comes in.

[Doodlebug]

I'm so happy to hear the good news that Bella is much better. I hope she will eat for you and continue to get healthy. We are blessed to have Carmen here to help out and so many others who share their knowledge. You gotta love YorkieTalk! Also I'm glad to hear that the new vet is working out so well.

[Bella dolce]

Great ideas- I will try each one. Yes- I am worried sick!! I'm sure the little one picks up on it but I'm so paranoid that she will slip into a coma during the night from not eating. Lordy! The Vet suggested the same thing- that I just calm down and remain positive as she may sense my anxiety. Feeling hopeful finally...especially after getting my first full night's sleep last night while Bella was with the vet. It was the best thing ever. Tonight I'm not so sure I'll sleep well- I'm sure I'll keep checking on her.....

btw- her poop is solid and back to normal!! Her little bottom is still sore and messy though. poor baby.

[Monieh30]

I'm glad things are getting better. I hope you can relax some now. Please let us no what the vet says.

[Bitsy]

Try hand feeding her! Whenever my dogs won't eat, if I hand feed it they will!

Originally Posted by Bella dolce

Hi Guys! Just a quick update on miss Bella Dolce. She loves her new Vet!! Dr. Morris at Morningside Animal Care Center in Lawrenceville and her Vet Tech, Teresa were amazing with Bella!! It was weird though- because Bella gave them so many kisses and lots of energy and then looks at me, her poor mommy and is all unenthused!!! Needless to say I was a bit jealous. LOL!!

Anyway, I told the Doc the entire story about Bella and while we were chatting she took out some bits of Royal Canin dental therapy hard food and offered it to Bella. She ate it!! And even whined for seconds. This is the same puppy who would not eat the soft food on her own!! The Vet also took Bella home with her for a sleepover to see how she'd do during the night. She was fine! Ate her food on her own and drank water on her own, the vet said. They did give her Nutrical right before bed though and she slept through the night.

Ok= flashforward to today- we bring Bella home around noon and she has not eaten a single kibble of the same food she ate with the vet!! Not a bit!
So I am perplexed. She has been acting normal, playing, exploring, sleeping and finally her poop is completely back to normal! But again- I just don't know why she won't eat for us here at home. I've given her nutrical thru the day though. No more force feedings according to the vet.

I'm gonna stop back by to see the vet tomorrow to tell her that Bella hasn't eaten the food. I'm perplexed, but not as worried because her behavior and energy levels are 100% better. I am just being mindful of her blood sugar since she did have the hypoglycemia this past saturday.

Thanks again to everyone who prayed and offered advice and love.

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

Try hand feeding her! Whenever my dogs won't eat, if I hand feed it they will!

Also...see if your vet has some oil (Nordic, Virbac, etc.)...you put a small amount on the food and mix it up to coat it evenly. My dogs LOVE it.

[teacup0819]

Glad to hear that at least the new vet found something Bella will eat...now to figure out how to get her to eat it at home. I agree with the others....try and relax a little and hand feed her or play with her food with her.

Hoping to hear that little Bella is eating for you soon.....you are doing a great job!

Carmen....you have been amazing with this pup and her mamma!! Thank God you were here for them.

[Roccosmommy]

SO glad to hear that Bella is on the mend! If she won't be hand fed, maybe you could put some kibble in a small kong toy that she can play with and try to get the kibble inside, making it fun for her to eat at home. Good luck and please do keep us posted - can't wait to see pics of this little girl!