If a puppy is scratching or rubbing his ears, shaking his head, or you notice a foul odor coming from his ears, he may have an ear infection. While the amount and type of food that a puppy should eat changes based on age, if a puppy isn’t eating as much as usual or is having trouble keeping food down ( vomiting ), it’s time to visit your veterinarian. Puppies eat a lot! Big life changes, such as a puppy moving to his new home, may cause a temporary lapse in appetite, but once he’s settled, he should be happy to chow down. If a puppy’s coat loses its luster or becomes patchy, a visit to the veterinarian is in order. A ccidents such as scratches and scrapes can occur that may need attention.
Puppies can be clumsy and are still learning how to play safely with others. Ĭheck pupp ies daily by running your hands over the ir bod ies to confirm there are no ticks, fleas, insects or wounds. A puppy who just lounges around and lacks enthusiasm should be examined further to ensure they aren’t starting to show symptoms of being sick. A fter the first few weeks, if a puppy isn’t engaging in play with littermates or curious about exploring the world, they may not be feeling their best. While puppies do need a significant amount of sl e ep, doing nothing but sleeping is a concern.
AKC Pet Insurance has put together a quick checklist to help breeders and their new puppy owners catch the signs of illness early. Despite extensive research, first – time owners may not know the warning signs of certain illnesses and how a sick puppy might look or behave.
Having so much to do, it can be hard to catch the beginning stages of a sick puppy. With a litter or two on the ground, a breeder’s hands are full of cleaning, weighing, handling, and much more.
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