My puppy is weak, inactive, and has loose skin. Is it his new food?

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Brownie is very weak. He has very loose skin. He was on bland diet for 5 days, after which a pet shop owner suggested a sample of dog food from Germany. Brownie eats it very enthusiastically for the past 2 days, but from yesterday, he is very inactive. I'll be starting Royal Canine from tomorro as he will turn 2 months old. Should I give him mini junior or small breed junior? Can giving him 2 spoons of ORS each hour cure his loose skin ? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | 1 month and 27 days old | 4 lbs

Rebeccah Wood · Accepted Answer

Hello there! It sounds like Brownie needs veterinary help at this point. While loose skin is common in puppies and is not necessarily abnormal, inactivity in a dog this young is not normal and may indicate a health problem. I'm assuming that by ORS, you mean oral rehydrating solution, like Gatorade or Pedialyte. This makes me think that you are concerned about dehydration. Loose skin does not necessarily indicate dehydration, but skin that does not return to its normal state after being pinched could indicate poor skin turgor, which may result from dehydration. A small amount of rehdyrating solution will probably not hurt Brownie, but it is also important to figure out why he isn't feeling well. I do not recommend changing his food suddenly as this may cause gastrointestinal upset, which could lead to diarrhea and further dehydration. If you plan on changing his food, you should do so slowly over a week's time to allow his system to adjust. I strongly suggest bringing Brownie to the vet to be checked out for parasites or other infections that may be causing his lethargy. Puppies of this age and size are particularly susceptible to disease, so a vet workup can prevent further decline. Good luck, and I hope that Brownie gets well soon!

My puppy is weak, inactive, and has loose skin. Is it his new food?

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