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Constipated 6 week old Puppy
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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.
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By tin puppy food, do you mean canned food? You shouldn't just feed your dog that. From what I hear, it's not good for them and it either makes them constipated or have diareah(sp). You should feed them a dog food like science diet, but not the canned kind. Good luck! :)
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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.
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umm about the fleashot i think it depends on what vet but it isnt very expensive but it is well worth it because it stops them from getting fleas.. Now im not to sure about the bathroom with my pup in the house i was using puppy training pads because they have a sent that makes the pup pee on it and poop on it but for the first couple times i took the pad outside with me and then he just started pooping out there... but i have 2 jugs one is 3months and the other is 2 1/2 but the 3month old still doesnt like pooping outside... lol
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