My 8-week puppy is bloated, sleeps a lot, and breathes fast. Should I worry?

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I just got a 8 week old puppy. He people said he is really sweet and cuddly. He like sleeps all day, he breathes fast & hard, he looks a bit bloated. But when he is awake he is happy and seems fine. Is any of this normal or should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months old | 11 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

8 weeks is the time for a first puppy exam and having the first course of puppy vaccinations. Looking a bit bloated is a possible sign or intestinal parasites (all puppies have them) and therefore it is also time to worm your puppy. When you take him to your vet for first shots, he will worm the puppy as well.

My 8-week puppy is bloated, sleeps a lot, and breathes fast. Should I worry?

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