My new puppy isn't pooping and cries in his crate. Should I worry?

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I brought home ten week old puppy yesterday. I put him in his crate while we ate our dinner and he popped inside the crate about 6pm. I cleaned the mess up and took him to his potty spot in the yard. He was up most of the night whining and yelping in his crate. Today he has not pooped at all. He has eaten a small amout of dry kibble throughout the day and a small amout of canned food. He is drinking and peeing. He has napped alot but has played on and off. I am worried about him. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 21 days old | 5 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Puppies tend to play hard and sleep hard. He maybe be exhausted from being up all night. If he is not eating well you can always give him a little karo syrup as small dogs can get lie blood sugar. Since he is only 5 lbs his stomach is smaller than a tennis ball so it won't take much to fill him up. as long as he is eating and drinking, you can give him time to adjust to your new routine and schedule. If he stops eating or you notice vomiting to diarrhea then he needs to be checked.

My new puppy isn't pooping and cries in his crate. Should I worry?

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