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Originally Posted by mtat
we bought a new jack russell puppy yesterday, aged 6 weeks.
since we brought it home she's been quite sleepy (understandable). She didn't eat yesterday and has only eaten this morning and not since. She also doesn't seam to be drinking either.
Do you think we should worry about her? She was given a clean bill of health by a vet just prior to us getting her. The seller has suggested trying to get her to drink but we're unsure how?
Thanks for your help
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Six weeks is young to be leaving mum and litter mates. 8 weeks is the norm.
Eating is not quite such a worry as much as the drinking. Without drinking pups can dehydrate pretty quickly. Puppys do sleep a lot they need to but in between should be bright and alert and playful. If she is not playing and alert inbetween the sleeping, not eating and especially not drinking it could possibly be a cause for concern. Does her nose seem really hot and dry, do her ears feel hot. If they do and/or she seems extra sleepy still wont eat or drink then I think it might be an idea to get her checked over. Cant say it is or isnt of course because we cant see her. If she has or developes/ diarhhoae and is sick then you really do need to get her checked out asap.
Off food and drink and seeming depressed and lathargic can mean they are incubating an illness especially in one so young.