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My chihuahua puppy fell and is sleepy. Could it be a head injury?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 11 days old | 0.9 lbs

I have a 10 week old teacup chihuahua that weighs 0.9 lbs. She was just on my lap and she fell. When i saw her on the floor she was facing up, head to the side and unable to move. I quickly picked her up and she still wasn't able to move. i hugged her and she seemed to get better after a few minutes but kind of down and her eyes sort of closing. I don't know if it's just that she's sleepy. I went to give her food and she got excited and ate fine then went to sleep. Do you think she'll be okay?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2017

If she is remaining sleepy, has poor balance or vomiting I would be concerned about a possible head injury and recommend she be assessed by a vet as soon as possible. Otherwise continue to monitor for food and fluid intake and ensure no rough play for the next 48 hours

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