Puppy Health Symptoms

Common puppy symptoms

Crying | Lack of appetite | Diarrhea | Blood or jelly in stool
Coughing, hacking, sneezing, runny nose

Common puppy problems usually occur within the first two weeks after date of purchase. Most often, these problems are related to stress. Stress can occur when taking your puppy to a new environment and / or when your puppy leaves his / her friends. Your puppy, in many ways, is like a child during his / her first week at a new school. Your puppy may look fine while in the familiar surroundings of Just Puppies, but soon after bringing him / her home, various stress-related symptoms may arise. Just Puppies has compiled this list of common puppy ailments, symptoms, and treatment suggestions to help your puppy remain healthy and happy.

Please read the following carefully:

Crying

Most puppies go through a period of adjustment when they are first brought home. Try to ignore the noise.

Lack of appetite

This is normal for the first day or two. If puppy is not eating, you may add a coating of non-fat plain yogurt to dry food, to encourage your puppy to eat. Do not add yogurt to every meal, or it could spoil your puppy. Prolonged lack of appetite and / or lack of drinking can be life threatening. If problem persists, contact the listed vet on your health guarantee. All small puppies must follow hypoglycemia rules given by Just Puppies.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea can occur from stress, parasites, and / or change in diet. Give your puppy some Pepto-Bismol, and add non-fat, plain yogurt to dry food. If symptoms persist for more than a day or two, consult the listed vet on your health guarantee. Long term diarrhea can lead to dehydration in your puppy, which can be life threatening.

Blood or jelly in stool

This is a sign of intestinal parasites. Contact the listed vet on your health guarantee for treatment. Simple medicine administered by the vet can clear this problem up quickly.

Coughing, hacking, sneezing, and / or runny nose

These are symptoms of kennel cough. Give your puppy some cough syrup (alcohol-free) to ease the tenderness in throat. Contact the listed vet on your health guarantee for further treatment. Kennel cough can be cured with proper antibiotics. If not treated, kennel cough may turn into pneumonia, which can be life threatening. Remember, there's a 50-50 chance that your puppy may get kennel cough.

Your puppy Is guaranteed against sickness for two weeks from date of purchase. You must contact the listed vet on your health guarantee for an appointment. Just Puppies is not responsible for any unauthorized vet visits or expenses. Please do not wait until you are in an emergency situation. Follow the listed vet's hours of operation.

Related links:

• Puppy Health (general)
• Puppy Health Guarantee
• Vet Information
• Puppy Anatomy (check out our interactive chart!)