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Hey Hey,
I have recently got a 6 week old Jack Russel Puppy which I have named "Ruffie." We've had him for 3 days and in that time he has done 2 or 3 poo's. He hasn't done one today but has been trying to, he gets in position to do one and just can't. He's weeing as normal. He has been eating tin puppy food and dry dog biscuits. I gave hi a big drink of cow milk as i was told that should make his poo runny. Does anyone know what I can do to help him? Also if there is any treatments i can use on a six week old puppy for fleas.
ANY help would be greatly appreciated.
In terms of the fleas, you should see your vet to get one of the few flea&tick medications, as well as annual vaccines and shots. If you want, you can go to a local pet store, petsmart, or maybe even a grocery store to get a topical shampoo that will kill the fleas, but most likely they will come back unless your puppy has proper protection (from the vets). BUT, make ABSOLUTLEY sure if you do get a flea shampoo, to CHECK THE LABEL to see if it is recommended for a 6 week old dog, if it is not then DO NOT us it, as it could be very harmful.
For the constipation, it doesn't sound like a big deal. If he is like this for more than 24-36 hours then call your vet to make an appointment.
Actually, call your vet now to make an appointment to get annual vaccinations and flea preventatives, and while you're there they can check out the constipation thing.
Good luck.
(Rating: 4) Hey thanks for the advice. the consipation is solved I gave him milk and vegies last night and hes done 4 poo's since.. I will call the vet soon. thanks once again