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PostSubject: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:17 pm

I have a 6 weeks old husky and he seems ill to me vomitting and diarrhea, i think i am not feeding him properly what should i feed him is this normal ?
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PostSubject: Re: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:26 pm

A 6 week puppy with vomiting and diarrhea can go south really fast - take him to a vet.
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PostSubject: Re: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:29 pm

Thank you for the advice amymeme, first thing in the morning i will take him.
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PostSubject: Re: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:42 pm

Depends on how severe the diarrhes and vomiting is - dehydration is a killer in young pups. If your pup is lethargic, skin is loose, and "tenting" (you pull, gently some skin up and it does not immediately return to normal), his mouth his sticky, has slow capillary refill, then you have an emergency and that needs attention now.

If he is able to keep fluid down, and he is still acting like a puppy, then maybe you're ok until tomorrow.

The question is - how long has this been going on, how is the pup acting, is he losing weight, can he keep fluids down, are you comfortable recognizing the symptoms of dehydration, electrolite imbalance.
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PostSubject: Re: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:47 pm

The vomitting is not that severe but every time he defecates its very loose i know that milk is not his food what should i feed him ?
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PostSubject: Re: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:56 pm

As Amy said as long as your puppy is not dehydrated and is acting like a puppy it may be the food. If your puppy is sleepy, and not being a puppy I would rush to the vet, certain diseases such as parvo will kill a puppy quick, let alone dehydration.

What are you currently feeding your puppy and how much. Overfeeding and certain items in dog food will cause severe diarrhea in puppies. Also, since your pup is very young, common separation from mom and litter mates is 8-10 weeks old and not 6 weeks old, your pup may not have been completely weened from it's mother. This may be a contributing factor in why your pup is sick.
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PostSubject: Re: 6 weeks husky   6 weeks husky EmptyThu Apr 02, 2015 3:57 pm

A good quality puppy kibble. I use taste of the wild, high prairie. Make sure it is for puppies - there is also one for adult dogs. tractor supply usually has fairly decent prices and they are in many locations.
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