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My dog has pneumonia. Should I worry if they are sleeping a lot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

when a dog has pneumonia do they sleep alot ?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2017

Some dogs with pneumonia are lethargic and sleep more, but not all. Lethargy can be a clinical sign of a huge number of conditions. If you are concerned that your dog is sleeping a lot or may have pneumonia, your dog should be examined by a vet.

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