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Question by Lele
Submitted on 8/3/2003
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My 5 week old chihuahua has not really been eating. Do I need to feed her out of the bottle or what?

Answer by Capemay699
Submitted on 8/4/2003
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It probably doesn't no how yet? Why is it away from it's mother so soon , it should still be nursing? I would contact a vet immediately depending on how long it hasn't had liqiuds it could be severely dehydrated! Maybe the vet could recommend a baby formula that would be closest to mother's milk.

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 8/5/2003
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Veterinarian. Now! That dog is much too young to be away from its mother, and if it is an orphan it still needs a mother substitute. Also contact your local animal shelter or ASPCA, they may have a female with pups who could wet-nurse your puppy along with her own litter. Of course, you could always adopt the female and have a permanent mother for the puppy (and please have both animals spayed).

Answer by well
Submitted on 6/27/2005
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go to the vet.or just try giving him some water

Answer by teeny
Submitted on 1/2/2006
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is there any recent listings on these question and answer sites? They are all from 2003!

Answer by dogtrainergal
Submitted on 9/21/2006
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TOTALLY in agreement...the puppy is far too young to be away from its mother. Be extra-vigilant and extra-patient in all things. If it is not eating at all, see a vet! But also realize that smaller breeds also have smaller stomachs. DO NOT free-feed (leaving food out all the time).

Answer by fern
Submitted on 1/20/2007
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Our chi just had eight puppies last night, all are doing well 3 female 5 male, do we need to handfeed some of the pupies?

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