husky3 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 My 10-wk old was very small/underweight (around 3.8 lbs) when I got him last week because he had worms and apparently had no appetite, though he has been on meds for the past week and has been eating tons. His stomach seems very bloated now, almost hanging when he walks. Just wondering if this is normal for a puppy in his age range? He has another Vet appointment scheduled for next week as a follow-up, just wondering if I should take him sooner, or if this sounds normal? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Puppy tummies do swell some after meals, but that bloated makes me wonder if the worming meds may not be working? Has he been passing worms in his stool since the worming treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky3 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I have not been checking to see if he has been passing worms, the vet never told me to do this :-( I think (hope) the meds are working because when we got him a week ago he had zero appetite and was half of the weight he should have been for his age, and he has gained 2lbs in the past week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 If you are watching to be sure the puppy is having bowel movements you would not be able to miss if worms are being passed. I'd do a followup with the vet and probably another worming round sooner vs later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 i echo what Lani says above, also how much are you feeding - also when do you exercise - running around after eating can cause it too x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky3 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 We have been trying to get him off the food he was eating before (http://www.nutranuggets.com/products/nutra_nuggets/dogs/dry_food/lamb_meal_and_rice_formula/) because it was an adult food and not meant for puppies, so we have been mixing everyday a bit of his old food with the new food until eventually only giving him the new food, and it comes out to a total of 1 cup a day. This is the new food we have him on http://orijen.ca/products/puppy Any thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Excellent choice! Orijen is very good quality (as well as Acana). Even better than Taste of the Wild, which is what I was going to suggest. I'm not sure how much food husky puppies need to have to grow properly (never had a puppy)...but my gut is saying that 1 cup may not be enough?? I'm sure people with actual experience will chip in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Are you spreading the food out over the day or all in one go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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