Megan,
I think you should get the dog to the vet tomorrow morning for xrays and a complete evaluation.
You need to know if there's been any structural or internal damage done.
Give him a few days to get settled, if his weight is good I wouldn't be too picky about the quantities he is eating, within reason. Unless a dog is sick they will usually eat what they need.
You do need to be concerned with meat to bone ratios, especially if you have to add a calcium source to the meat you feed.
You also need to make sure that puppies are getting enough fat in their diet, they will need more than most adult dogs.
I prefer to avoid feeding any poultry to puppies who are stressed or sick (going to a new home, vaccinations, etc) because of campylobacter which can mimic parvo.
I would take him to our 24 hr vet, but they aren't very good and are very expensive. I think he can last until tomorrow morning for fluids and x rays in order to go to our local vet.
The vet in TN put a lot of fluids in him, and you could tell the difference in him that evening. It wasn't a big difference, but one none the less.
I believe he is progressing, but it is slow. Connie there has been some suggestions not to feed raw right now. What are your thoughts on that?
The vet didn't send any fluids home with me, but did send dextrose. I have 3 ccs of it left, and I've been giving it every 2 hrs. After it runs out, the vet said to either concentrate water and sugar, or use karo syrup. I bought a thing of karo at Wal Mart.
I also bought Gerber Stage 1 Chicken and Chicken broth. All that is has in it is chicken and chicken broth. I just gave the pup 1 1/2 ccs of it. I'm going to wait an hour, make sure it stays down, and give another 1 1/2 ccs.
I boiled the chicken in the broth like suggested, and am letting it cool. I'm going to offer that to the pup before giving him the baby food.
I have chicken broth cubes, pedialyte cubes, and yogurt and karo cubes in the freezer right now.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
Posts: 31571
Loc: North-Central coast of California
Offline
Quote: meganmccallister
Connie:
Quote: debbie bruce
Give him a few days to get settled, if his weight is good I wouldn't be too picky about the quantities he is eating, within reason. Unless a dog is sick they will usually eat what they need.
You do need to be concerned with meat to bone ratios, especially if you have to add a calcium source to the meat you feed.
You also need to make sure that puppies are getting enough fat in their diet, they will need more than most adult dogs.
I prefer to avoid feeding any poultry to puppies who are stressed or sick (going to a new home, vaccinations, etc) because of campylobacter which can mimic parvo.
I'm taking him to my vet in the morning for x rays and more fluids.
I didn't go to the thread. We are talking about short-term emergency measures here, to hydrate and get something into the dog. Nutritional balance is WAY trumped by "what will he eat and what will stay down."
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
Posts: 31571
Loc: North-Central coast of California
Offline
Quote: MeganMcCallister
I prefer to avoid feeding any poultry to puppies who are stressed or sick (going to a new home, vaccinations, etc) because of campylobacter which can mimic parvo.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Re: Dehyrdated/Under Weight Pup
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
