I juat got a puppy today got told he was a runt he also has an ear smaller then other one has his shots i guess she said vet said he was healthy but his hip bones pop out badly not sure if i should be worried
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I juat got a puppy today got told he was a runt he also has…
Hes 2 months ……she gave me the vet papers stating he got his shots already….but he looks too thin to be healthy …..i know runts are small but his weight doesnt look right….also a deformed ear….
Being a “runt” indicates he is smaller than the other puppies in the litter. This can mean nothing, or it can mean that he was born with a problem that impacted his ability to take in food and use it properly. Only a vet can check your pup to make sure he is healthy, and make recommendations about feeding, tests he might need, and shots to prevent diseases that would put his life at risk. Don’t take the breeder’s word for this – you will fall in love with the pup and may have very expensive vet bills ahead of… Read more »
His hips could look that way because he’s thin or it could be a real problem. He needs to go to your vet to find out ASAP.
How old is the puppy? You should take him to a vet within 3 days of adopting this pup. Also, unless he is at least 16 weeks old he still needs vaccines.
Get him to your vet for a health check ASAP!
you purchased this puppy? i know you have the puppy now and it’s too late for this, but why did you buy a puppy with an obvious deformity?