I have an 8week old Jack Russell,the people i got her from were feeding her weet-bix in milk,I didn't think that was healthy so i got dry puppy food for her age bracket. she is happy and playing well,also going to the toilet fine.but when she eats her tummy bloats.she was the smallest of the litter and is still very small.should I be concerned something is wrong or could it be just because she is so small??????
2007-09-06 12:00:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
does it eat too much? then probably reducing the amount would help.
2007-09-06 12:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may want to feed her smaller portions and maybe feed her 3 times a day if it is still to much try feeding her twice a day,and never leave her food down for any amount of time. maybe 15 min. max. if she doesn't eat it all then she will eat more at lunch. puppies don't quit eating when they are full so just give her a little less then 1/2 cup 2 or 3 times a day. Also make sure she always has fresh water down.
2007-09-06 12:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Debora S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually animals get worms or can be born with them in them system already. I would highly recommend that you take your puppy to the vet and get him tested for them. Better safe than sorry. I just recently visited the vet to have my 5 week old kitten checked and the vet told me that bloating is usually more often than not from the animal having worms. Nothing alarming just protocol. Most vets deworm young animals to make sure!
2007-09-06 12:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Xotzin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry. We have a 10 week old doxen, and her stomach bloats after eating, and before using the washroom. Its completely normal. Worms wouldnt grow large enough in 8 weeks to bloat the puppy, and even if she had worms she would be bloated all the time.
2007-09-06 12:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds to me like worms ! All puppies have them at 6 to 8 weeks and need to be treated.
2007-09-06 12:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All dogs get big tummies after they eat. It's normal. But do worm her. It is important to worm puppies.
2007-09-06 15:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My puppy was the runt of the litter and his belly was bloated and hard everyone said OH NO WORMS...lol But he was fine its just cause he was so small it passed and now is just a solid dog :)
2007-09-06 12:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Princess J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she's probably has worms so I would get her to the vets also she should be getting her shots and a vet check.
2007-09-06 12:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have worms, or you are feeding her too much. Call the vet they are the best for these situations
2007-09-06 12:05:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Worms, get it to the vet and on meds or it could cause death.
2007-09-06 12:04:57 · answer #10 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
she may have worms thats one of the signs check in her stool next time
2007-09-06 12:04:17 · answer #11 · answered by GSD Girl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋