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Why is my 8-week-old Yorkie puppy sick, wobbly, and throwing up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | 1 month and 21 days old | 1lb

I have a Yorkie is 1 month and a half almost 8 weeks old I got him yesterday since bringing him home he has no energy wobbly when he walks has not had a bowel movement at all he has peed ate couple pieces of dry food I have given him some wet food he has thrown up twice and all he wants to do is sleep what is wrong Ohhh I gave him some citrical too.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Bentley! Since Bentley is only one pound I am very concerned about dehydration and low blood sugar. Not eating well, wobbly walking, and vomiting is concerning in a puppy his age. Possible causes are intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, foreign body, or a liver shunt. I highly recommend having Bentley looked at by your Vet today. I hope this helps and I wish you both the best!

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