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Question
She is 8 weeks old and we just got her. Seems happy and playful but we noticed she has a rather large tummy (swollen). Is that normal for a female pup?
Is she urinating and pooping? Eating? Drinking?
She should be fed small meals about 5x daily at this age.
They are rather rotund at 8 weeks but if you even suspect she's in trouble, get her to a vet. Where did you get her and has she been dewormed?
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Delores Beck
Expertise
Health, nutrition, training. Please note: I used to highly recommend Innova products but, unfortunately, as with Canidae, they have sold out to Proctor & Gamble. This guarantees lower quality to a dangerous point so I will no longer be advising anyone to buy it.
Experience
20 years of owning this breed.
Education/Credentials
Psychology, MA
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