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Originally Posted by cynnie1993
The problem is, he eats like a bird and doesn't pee or poop as much as I thought he would. He pees maybe every 3-4 hours and only poops 1-2 times daily, he poops a lot at a time though.
He eats for a couple minutes every couple hours, which is concerning to me. I may take him to the vet if this keeps up. Ive been told that shih tzus dont eat very much, but he only eats a very small amount of kibble every 2 hours? Seems like nothing.
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No, it isn't necessarily a problem. It will take your puppy time to settle in and get on a regular schedule.
Keep in mind however that with the tiny small breeds it is often
very difficult to tell when they have urinated. Especially if he is shaggy.... A quick pee can happen very quickly and especially with the boys, doesn't necessarily mean a drastic change in body posture. You may want to get a cheap black light to check around the house for any body fluids- just in case
So, even if you think he is only pottying every 3-4 hours, I would still suggest following basic house training protocols.
As far as the eating goes- tiny puppies have tiny stomachs. As long as he is eating a little bit, I wouldn't worry too much.