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Why is my dog not himself after coming home from doggy daycare?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | neutered | 6 years and 8 months old | 74 lbs

I recently took my 6 year old english bulldog to a dog care center while on vacation. Ever since we returned he has not been the same

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 22nd, 2017

Hello. I am sorry Rocky isn't feeling well. Just like children going to day-care, doggy day-care is full of new viruses and bacteria that your dog can be exposed to. It is possible that Rocky picked up a virus or bacteria at doggy day-care, or possibly ate food that was not part of his normal diet. If he is lethargic, vomiting, having diarrhea, not active, not eating, having trouble breathing, or continues to not act himself then we would recommend that you have him seen by a veterinarian as he could require medical intervention.

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