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My new puppy is low energy, not eating, and feels hot. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 12 days old | 10 lbs

Hello, I have a 3 month old puppy that I got yesterday, and I, being a first time dog owner, don't know if it's normal that my puppy is too low energy. She is shy, but today she only ate on the morning and didn't want any food on the afternoon. Also, I don't know if she may be having a fever because of how hot she feels to the touch. Maybe it's all nothing and I'm worrying too much, but I'd like to hear the opinion of a vet. She's a husky-mutt mix

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2017

I don't think it's necessarily something to be worried about at this stage. It is not uncommon for huskies and husky-type dogs to be picky/light eaters. She may be low energy because she is unsure of her surroundings. You have only had her one day. Don't force her or push her to be social if she doesn't want to be. If she is vomiting or having diarrhea she should see a veterinarian ASAP. If she is of normal body weight I would not be concerned. Many dogs these days are overfed and too fat. I doubt she will be starve herself. In my entire veterinary career I think I have only told 1 or 2 people that their dogs were too skinny. It is very rare. I suggest you get a scale and weigh her once a week and keep a log. When Amelia goes to the vet next take the log with you and you can discuss it with them. Has she been dewormed? Is she up to date on her vaccinations? She is supposed to have a round of vaccines at 8 weeks of age, 12 weeks of age and 16 weeks of age. They should be dewormed at each of those vaccine appointments too. You really need to make a relationship with a local vet especially if you are a first time dog owner. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Congrats on your new puppy! Puppies are wonderful additions to a home. Moving into a new home is stressful, and it will take time to adjust to her new home. I wouldn't be too concerned yet that she is a little low energy and didn't eat this afternoon. You can take her temperature rectally to see if she has a fever. A dog's normal temperature is 101-102.5F, and if it's above 102.5F, she has a fever and I'd have her seen by a vet right away. Should she start vomiting, has diarrhea, refuses to eat tomorrow, and/or becomes very lethargic, then definitely have her seen by a vet immediately. She will need a check up soon with a vet, so I would schedule one for the next couple of days. Good luck, I hope this helps and you enjoy your puppy :-)

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