We got her yesterday, so its been about 24 hours. She wouldnt eat her food and has not eaten since she left her breeder and I have been watching her and she has not even had any water either since we got her. I showed her where her food was, purchased the same brand and did what the breeder told me witht the food. She doesnt seem interested. She was playful last night and this morning and now just sleepy.
Could she be ill, or is this normal behavior?
2007-03-20 08:15:16 · 12 answers · asked by cheerful2 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is normal for them and she is probably just a little overwhelmed with the move, but not drinking water can be serious. I would call a vet and notify them of the situation and let them know that you may be bringing your pup in. If your pup still hasn't drank within antoher 12 to 24 hours or so, I would bring her in to the vet asap
2007-03-20 08:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After buying a puppy, it should be seen by your vet within 48 hours, no longer than 72 hours after you get it!
She could very well just be down. She was taken from her mom and littermates and doesn't understand where everyone is or why she is in a strange place with nothing that smells like her mom or littermates. I would however get her into the vet.
2007-03-20 15:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to thru the same thing with my pup chihuahua,she is NOW 5 months but it's totally normal,they are just getting used to there new surroundings.BUT be care full don't give in DONT offer her table scraps she will love it!! She will be a picky eater and never want to eat dog food again Trust me it happened to me,my puppy princess wont eat her puppy food and she became a pest under our dinner table...but she is sooo cute....Good Luck with the new pup
2007-03-20 15:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lorena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we just got a dog from a groomer 2 weeks ago...and the first 24/48 hours he didn't do what WE thought he should do...after he got used to his surroundings he was fine! Cause he's doing the NORMAL dog stuff now! GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-20 15:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably missing her mum and siblings, keep her occupied and eventually she'll eat when she's hungry. If the food is too hard on her teeth she may not eat it. Are you feeding her any snacks and treats during the day because she might prefer them and not want her orignal food.
2007-03-20 15:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by Gracie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a little food on your finger or some water and let her lick it off ; sometimes you just have to get her started ; she is like a baby eats, poops and sleeps ; hard to be ripped away from Mom and siblings; try a little peanut butter , very little on your finger just to peak her interest in food and water ; put low bowls out so she is not intimidated
2007-03-20 15:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all she is only 10 weeks and sleeping is NORMAL. she probably just realized she is never gonna see her family again. my dog did the same thing. imagine being1 year old aqnd being seperated from your family. if it continues for a week you should see your vet IMMEDIATELY but i think she will be fine.
2007-03-20 15:31:40 · answer #7 · answered by pd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a veterinary nurse. This is not normal. Take your puppy to the vet right away.
2007-03-20 15:35:50 · answer #8 · answered by kary e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is probably a little scared
if she continues go to the pet store and buy a small suringe and give her water or pedia light so she does not get dehydrated - I breed small dogs and that usally works for me
2007-03-20 16:39:53 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Sabre♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure her food was not on the recall list. and just keep trying. some dogs are just that way. mine eat the minute they come threw the door.
2007-03-20 15:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋