$38 : I have a 10 week old puppy. Who today hasnt eaten or drinken

Posted by Dr. Andy 11 days and 19 hours ago.

Hello.

I am sorry to hear about this concern.

I do not agree AT ALL with the assessment.

Here's the problem. Unless they took an x-ray of the belly to show a foreign body or at least a pattern to suggest an obstruction, that is a complete RANDOM guess. As a result of this guess, you are jumping to assuming surgery that may not even be indicated.

Now, not that any of the following are any better situations, but the following must also be considered:

1. Parvovirus

2. Other intestinal parasitism (not just worms, but the super common microscopic bugs like giardia and coccidia).

So, if this vet didn't even mention the above, prescribe any supportive treatments to help the stomach and intestines, or suggest doing a fecal test, you need a new vet ASAP!

You must make sure he is eating a little something every 6 hours so he does not become hypoglycemic (low blood sugar). Give a teaspoon or two of pancake syrup if you even have to.

To help settle the stomach you can give a 1/4 tablet of over-the-counter Pepcid A.C. 10mg regular strength antacid.

here is a bland diet recommendation:

Boiled boneless, skinless chicken breast

Cooked white rice

Low-fat cottage cheese

*Never add on salt, pepper, oils, butter to any of the above

*Ideally, give 1/3 chicken or cottage cheese, and 2/3 white rice

Veterinarians will often prescribe some prescription bland diets as an easy alternative.

It is critical, and I mean critical, to get him into another vet for a second opinion. Yes, an obstruction is possible, but I would not bet your pet's life on it if it could be another condition that is treatable without surgery.

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