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Sent to Pet Experts December 14, 2005 4:22 a.m.

my pet toy poodle is not eating at all today. He first had diarrhea, then a hard time doing poop. Now not eating at all with stomach contractions and gagging. Didnt give pepto til 1 hr. ago. He did not eat at all today. Just drank water. What is wrong with him? He is 8 wks old and just had his first set of puppy shots last Saturday.Optional Information: Male; Breed: toy poodleAlready Tried: nothing other than a little pepto bismol

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December 14, 2005 6:30 a.m. (2 hours and 7 minutes later)

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The most common cause of this gastric upset is a parasite problem, especially in a dog this age. You need to go ahead and see the vet with a fresh stool sample so that you can get a fecal float and an appropriate dewormer. Giardia and coccidia are also concerns with new puppies.

Until you can see the vet, I would go ahead and switch him over to a bland diet of only boiled chicken and white rice. This will help to settle his stomach.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5064 Pet Accepts
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Sent December 14, 2005 12:52 p.m. (6 hours and 22 minutes later)

he doesn't want to eat anymore. how do I feed him? He is just drinking water.

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