I think somthing is wrong with my puppy, can somone help?

Melissa713 · New member Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 1

I just got a puppy about a week ago she was bron on oct 10th so she is young ,but anyways tonight she just got really big around her stomach and is really only sleeping and laying around...in afraid somthing bad might be wrong with her. Does anyone maybe know why her belly is sooo big all of sudden? or have anysuggestions on how to help?
thank you!

seaecho · Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:05 am Post subject:

Your puppy could have roundworms (they cause a pot belly). They can get very severe, and even kill a puppy. You need to get him to the vet ASAP

Aqueous · Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:05 am Post subject:

It could be worms, but it could also be someting worse. Because of her age I'd take her to the vet at the earliest.

Ok then I guess I'd have to say I agree. I hate it when you post at the same time as another member. Then you feel really clueless Laughing

seaecho · Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:06 am Post subject:

Your puppy could have roundworms (they cause a pot belly). They can get very severe, and even kill a puppy. You need to get him to the vet ASAP

lil96 · Super Senior Member Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Posts: 1250

I think too it is worms.

aqueous:but you didn't just post the same advice as the other person, but their post was also 2x! I think it is funny when it happens! Great minds think alike!

charmedagain · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2205 Location: uk

Hi i agree with everyone did the person who bred this pup not give you information on when the pup was due for worming again and what the date was of its last wormer.

So if the pup was born october 10th which would make her around 5-6weeks old if i am right.
If this is the case these pups should not be away from there mother yet they should be kept with the mother until 8-12weeks as this is the time they are learning all there doggy skills from mum and litter mates...

Is the pup eating drinking and going to the toilet ok with no problems?
Also a blockage in the intestinal tract can cause a round swollen tummy which this would be accompanied with costipation.

What are you feedin the pup on and how often?
How much excersise does the pup get?

Mike