Why is my dog acting sad, not playing, needy, yelping, and lethargic?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Dog has been acting not herself. She yelps occasionally but not screaming or in pain yelp. She does not have any injuries from what j know and I don't think she's in pain but seems not herself and sad. She didn't want to play fetch or with her toys and is acting quite needy. She did a normal poo.
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Published on December 15th, 2016
I'm sorry your dog is not acting herself! She may not be feeling well, and that is causing her to be more lethargic than usual. Lethargy is a very general sign of illness, which can include systemic disease, infection, inflammation, an injury. I would monitor her for now, and if she is still acting this way in another 48 hours, I would take her into the vet for an exam.
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Published on July 5th, 2019
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Faith. It sounds like she is lethargic, and that can be a sign of illness or injury. Given that everything else is fine, I'd keep an eye on her for the nexts 24-48 hours. If the lethargy continues, or she develops other signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, or anorexia, then I would take her into the vet. I hope this helps!
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Published on January 24th, 2020
Lethargy is often one of the first signs of illness but because it's such a general sign of many illnesses, I can't say what is going on with Cash without seeing him in person,. I'd have him seen by a vet.
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Published on February 11th, 2019
Lethargy is a very general sign of illness, and it could be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I would take Grace into a vet today for a health check. I hope this helps!
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