mikey 2 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i have a 4 month old pup that has not been able to keep its food down for the last two days,still bright and lively in itself, any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clover 0 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i have a 4 month old pup that has not been able to keep its food down for the last two days,still bright and lively in itself, any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated! With a four month old pup, you haven't got as much "wait and see" time as you would have with an adult - so I'd be off to the vet. It could be an obstruction, an illness or a reaction to something the pup's eaten or something else. I'd go to the vet today to be on the safe side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 yeah i agree with the comment above you dont have as much "wait and see" time as a bigger dog as continuously being sick can cause a small pup to become dehydrated (think i spelt that right) hope your pup is okay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bevwallis 7 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 The most immediate danger your pup is probably in right now is dehydration. Two days is along time to be unable to keep food down -usually i follow and period of sickness with a 24 hour fast( but water always) then i expect the dog to be able to start to eat small amounts of normal food If this doesnt happen or the dog looks poorly i would seek vet advice. Just remember young and old dogs can go downhill very quickly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
labsnlurchers 39 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 24 hr fast (water only) Plain food after the 24 hrs boiled rice/chicken (small amount) say about1/4 to 1/2 of a normal feed. BUT as it has been going on for 2 days now a trip to the vets maybe what you need because you can never be too careful, esp with pups mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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