to prevent him from getting bloat I just need to not feed him after a hard workout correct? I thought too much water = bloat also. He walked around the yard tonight and played just a little ball.
I haven't had a puppy in 6 years I'm deep in it now though. Hopefully after a ruff 3 to 4 days we will be fine
13lbs is VERY TINY for a 4-5 month old Mal. You've been duped, if that is really the case. Have you tried standing on the scale holding him, and again without him? Many 'human' scales are not accurate with that little weight.
Too much water & food before or after strenuous exercise is generally bad news.
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If it was me, and I'm no expert, but I have read some pretty grisly descriptions of bad diet transitions on this board. Why don't you feed him as if he has diarrhea already, because he's going to have an upset tummy if you feed him a full ration of strange food with no transition. Give him the bland diet of boiled chicken and rice tonight until you can get the right food tomorrow. That way you won't have to deal with an inflamed digestive system on top of everything else.
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Yeah we are pretty sure. Less our scale is off. He looks VERY healthy. I can't see his rib cage and his coat is shiny.
I'd post pic's but I cant find the damn camera !!!!
we are going to feed him 1 1/2 cup of food tonight per instructions on the dog food bag
I'm going to give him 1 full cup of water then take him out at 11 and again at midnight.
STOP!
If he has diarrhea, fast him tonight and start with a small (SMALL! NOT the package directions) meal in the morning. Plenty of water, but let his gut rest.
Jenny we fed him about 20 minutes ago. I wish I'd seen your post.
So what do I do now? I'm pretty beside my self as I do care for this dog. He spent the whole 4 hour ride home laying down on my lap and sitting up. VERY well mannered
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If it was me, and I'm no expert, but I have read some pretty grisly descriptions of bad diet transitions on this board. Why don't you feed him as if he has diarrhea already, because he's going to have an upset tummy if you feed him a full ration of strange food with no transition. Give him the bland diet of boiled chicken and rice tonight until you can get the right food tomorrow. That way you won't have to deal with an inflamed digestive system on top of everything else.
In fact, nothing but water tonight if you already see ANY signs of diarrhea. THEN a TINY overcooked soupy white rice meal in the morning. Then wait for the poop from that.
That weight cannot be correct. But DON'T try to overfeed this puppy. Diarrhea scooting through does nothing but completely stop all nutrients from getting into his blood. DON'T let diarrhea start. DON'T feed per the package if you see the runs.
Diarrhea in a young puppy is dangerous. This is your top priority right now, nothing else.
And if he is underweight, this is even more critical: DO NOT LET DIARRHEA START.
Post back after the next poop. If you see brown water, e-vet.
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Jenny we fed him about 20 minutes ago. I wish I'd seen your post.
So what do I do now?
Don't limit water. No food until tomorrow (post about the consistency of the next poop first: pudding, log, water, whatever). Watch him. Keep a list on paper of poop times and consistency. Post back.
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