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My puppy is not moving but breathing. Is this a serious emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 2 months old | 1lb

Puppy not moving but breathing

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 18th, 2017

This is a medical emergency, and Girly needs to see a vet now. It's quite serious that she's not moving, and she could have been seriously injured or may have be extremely ill. She needs to be evaluated by a vet now, so please take her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her right away.

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