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New puppy (day 2): eats and drinks normally, no stool but urinates, sleeps after eating, breathes fast while sleeping—why?
Causes: 1) wrong sleeping posture blocking the airway (like snoring); no stool may be from overfeeding—give water, easily digested food, and probiotics. If it persists with nasal discharge, the puppy may be sick. 2) Pathological: heart/respiratory disease or constipation from poor digestion; fever or ascites also cause fast breathing. See a vet if it persists with low appetite.
How to Check If Your New Puppy Is Healthy
Check a new puppy in five steps: mental state (curious, not lethargic), appetite (eating within a day or two), temperature and breathing (38–39°C; over 39.5 is fever, under 37.5 hints at low sugar or shock; 20–30 breaths/min at rest), and stool/urine (formed brown, no blood or diarrhea). Also scan coat, gums, ears, eyes, and gait.
Why Does My New Puppy Keep Shaking?
A new puppy that shakes is usually just stressed or cold — it hides, curls up, ears back, tail tucked, and eats little for 1–3 days, then settles. A warm, quiet space helps; but if shaking comes with weakness, vomiting, or pale gums, see a vet for low sugar or infection.
New Puppy Has Soft Stools or Diarrhea at Home? Don’t Panic
A puppy that develops soft stools or diarrhea within two days of arriving home is common and usually a stress reaction, sudden food change, or temperature swing, especially in weak pups from poor breeding sources. Their digestive systems are immature and easily upset. The right response: keep the environment calm and warm, stop switching foods, and feed only what the breeder used, in 4-5 small meals a day, or a bland congee of lean meat, chicken, or millet. A pet-specific live probiotic helps restore gut balance. If it persists, see a vet to rule out parasites or infections like parvovirus, which bring lethargy, vomiting, and fever.
My pregnant cat had diarrhea, then a new puppy arrived, and now she won’t eat, is in pain, and can’t sit — what’s wrong?
Your cat's diarrhea and abdominal pain are most likely caused by a gastrointestinal problem rather than the pregnancy itself, possibly from indigestion, improper diet, or stress. Because miscarriage or difficult labor cannot be ruled out, she should be seen by a veterinarian promptly.
How long until a newborn puppy defecates?
A puppy defecates about 1 day after birth, maybe every 1-2 days, needing the mother's licking to stimulate; by 10-15 days it defecates on its own. Before weaning 1-2 times daily is normal; after weaning 2-4 times.
At what age can a newborn puppy be bathed?
A puppy should be bathed only after vaccination, when its antibody level is adequate; unvaccinated pups have low resistance and risk infection. If dirty, wipe with a warm damp towel and let the mother groom it.
When does a newborn puppy develop hearing?
Puppies hear at about 15-18 days, initially only sensing vibrations. Vision and hearing develop together and take weeks to mature.
When can a newborn puppy be bathed?
Newborn puppies must not be bathed; their bodies are very weak and bathing can easily cause illness or even death. Generally, bathe a dog only after all vaccinations are done and antibody levels test adequate.
How long can a newborn puppy survive without food?
Newborn puppies are very fragile and may die after going hungry for just 2 to 3 days. Even if they do not starve, prolonged hunger easily causes various life-threatening problems, so the owner must supervise feeding.