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My dog's acting strange after I left him alone for a few days, why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 40 lbs

I left my dog for 2 1/2 days and I visited him but he isn't acting the same as when I left him.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2017

This may be from the stress of a new routine since you had to leave him. For some dogs, it is not uncommon for them to get lethargic and even have a decreased appetite due to changes like this. If he is not back to normal with in 24 hours of your normal routine again, then I would have him checked by your vet

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