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Why won't my 2-week-old puppy eat, is skinny, and keeps crying?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 24 days old

My 2 week old puppy won't eat. She is very skinny and keeps crying. I tried feeding her milk, but she won't take it.

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Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2017

If this pup is really two weeks old, and won't suck from the bottle or suck from mom, she may be very ill and needs to see a veterinarian right away. She may have some kind of infectious disease which requires testing and treatment for her to get better. She looks dehydrated in this picture, and that happens very quickly when puppies stop nursing. Please seek help as soon as possible.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    She looks and sounds really ill. Since she is so small and so young, I would take her to the vet asap for an exam. She is likely really dehydrated and malnourished. They will be able to give her an appropriate medications that she may need. This could be a serious viral infection that could be fatal if left untreated. I hope she starts to feel better really soon.

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