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Why is my 12-week-old puppy inactive but still eating and drinking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 23 days old | 3 lbs

My puppy is 12 weeks old and she is not as active as she was yesterday morning, she is just laying around and sleeps a little and she did eat this morning and had some water, not sure if it is something serious

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2017

It does appear the Mia may be feeling it a bit off, but I wouldn't get too worried just yet. It could be the weather if it's warm where you are, so she could be generally unwell. Given that she did eat and had some water, I wouldn't take her into a vet just yet. Keep an eye on her over the weekend, and if she's still acting off on Monday, then have her seen by a vet on Monday. If she develops other symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, stops eating, and/or stops drinking, then I would be worried and bring her into a vet sooner. I hope this helps and she feels better soon!

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