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my 8 week old puppy wont eat

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Question
i have had my 8 week old jack russell puppy a few days and from last night and all of today she will not eat. she hasn't eaten alot since we have had her only eating a couple of mouthfuls at a time. she keeps putting her head in her water bowl but not actually drinking it. she has been very sleepy and keeps being sick. we have had to give her glucose and lactol as adviced. can anybody give me any advice on what i can do?

Answer
Siobhan,
Please take the puppy to the veterinarian...
Dehydration can kill a puppy in a day.
She could have any number of problems, but my worry is parvo-virus
which can also kill a puppy quickly.
There is no substitute for medical care, please go now.
Good luck!