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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 22 lbs
So my new puppy isn't active and she lays down and barley eats and drinks and she is 12 weeks old and I'm concerned
1 Answer
Published on February 12th, 2018
Dixie is absolutely adorable! I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian. It is very concerning that she is barely eating and is not as active as a puppy should be. I have seen very calm puppies but this could also be due to a virus of some sort and she may need medical treatment. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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