Hi,

Congratulations on your new puppy. It is always hard for a young puppy to go through a transition, particularly shipping to a new home. I would be concerned if he goes more than a day without eating anything as these guys don't regulate their blood sugar very well at a young age.

Get some Karo syrup (don't use honey) from the grocery store. Maple syrup will work as well. Put some in an eye dropper and give him about a teaspoon. That should perk him up. Get some really good puppy food (moist) - add it to his kibble. You should be feeding the same stuff that the breeder was feeding for a few weeks.

If he is vomiting or has diarrhea, he needs to be seen by your vet ASAP.

Please let me know if that doesn't work, or if you need more information.

Dear friend,

Dr Boyer is offline. You should see your baby perk up in less than ten minutes after the syrup. Get some unflavored pedialyte and give him that by dropper to repace his electrolytes. Also feed him some cottage cheese or boiled chicken - anything to get him eating as his blood sugar will drop and stay low if he does not eat.

Please get back to us and let us know how he is. As Dr Boyer said - if he does not perk up and start eating soon - you must have a vet see him. A baby like him could go downhill very quickly if he does not eat and drink.

Very sincerely,

Terri