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My new puppy is sick: vomiting, diarrhea, won't eat. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

my puupy i just got wass taken from mothere way to early and given cow milk he wont eat i have tryed goats milk and ihave tryed wet food dry food he throws up his water and diarreah please help who ever had him didnt do well

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 21st, 2016

Have him examined by a veterinarian. Young pups can quickly develop dehydration which can complicate the underlying condition. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. If he is younger than 4-5 weeks, try an appropriate puppy milk replacer such as Esbilac or PetLac. If he's older, a dry puppy food soaked in warm water or puppy milk replacer can be offered. By 8-10 weeks of age, he should be eating dry food.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 5th, 2018

    It sounds as your pet is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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