We have an orphaned 2 week old doberman puppy we are caring for, and he has become very constipated, lethargic, and slight fever. Is it ok to give the puppy pedialyte with a touch of karo syrup in it for 24 hours to get him to deficate? What else would you recommend. We want to try stuff at home for 24 hours before taking him to a vet.
Thanks in advance.
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If the puppy has a fever and is lethargic I wouldn't wait, it's only about $35 for a vet consult, but that's just me. I had a pup die on me a few years back and I still won't even set foot in that vet's office because she misdiagnosed that puppy so badly. Pups are more fragile than adult dogs and 24 is a long time to wait. But to answer your question, a little canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling) usually makes pups go poop.
Call the vet and ask them what to do. You can always trust them with correct answers.
Hope this helps!
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Hun, he needs a vet at this point. Even though it is common to have to massage and stimulate the feces out of him (normally mom would do this, but now YOU are mom!), the fever and lethargy is not something to take lightly.
Being that he has a fever and being so young he will need to be treated asap. I can best compare him to that of a preemie baby... something as "little" as a fever and actually turn fatal, and quickly.
This little guy is relying on you, bring him to the vet.
2 weeks old pups can't move their bowels on their own yet, they still need the mother to do it for them. Take the pup to the vet, it is very possible that he has parvo. I understand you want to do what you can at home, but if he does have parvo, he could die very soon. I would not recommend giving him anything, because the only thing they should have at that age is the mothers milk, or milk replacement.
I found this information on the following site. Good Luck with the puppy. I hope all goes well. You will have the most loving and loyal doberman in the world if this works!!
How do I get the puppy to urinate and defecate?
The puppy's genital area must be stimulated after feeding to cause urination and defecation. The genital area should be massaged with a moist cloth or cotton ball to stimulate action. This cleaning should continue during the first two weeks. If this procedure is not followed, the puppy may become constipated.
While you are trying all this stuff at home, he could have an obstruction in his intestines that could be serious. He could die. go to a vet please. You know nothing about veterinary medicine or dogs obviiouslly.Don't watch him die at home with your remedies. Please take him to the animal shelter and they at least will give him proper help at a vet since you won't
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