Why is my 8-week-old Shih Tzu puppy suddenly lethargic but seems fine?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 11 days old | 6 lbs
I have a shih tzu, yesterday was very activte but today no. She is 8wk and 1day her stool is good no liquid and her pee is yellow.
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Published on December 31st, 2016
It's good that Bella isn't having diarrhea, and a light yellow color is the normal color of urine. It could be that she simply isn't feeling well today, or she could have played a lot yesterday and is very tired at the moment. I would monitor her for now. and make sure she is still eating, drinking, and going potty normally. Should she still be lethargic after 48 hours, then I would take her into the vet.
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Published on April 22nd, 2019
These are somewhat vague signs that could be seen with a number of problems, but if Bella has been lethargic and had a decrease in appetite for more than a day I'd recommend seeing your vet. You may want to monitor her closely when she goes outside to defecate: if she has diarrhea it could be the source of the blood smell.
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Published on October 25th, 2017
Poor Bella! With her being a small breed dog and if she has truly not peed in a couple of days then I would be worried about her. She could be really dehydrated. There are several things that can cause her symptoms including parasites, a bacterial/viral infection, a toxin, liver or kidney disease and much more. I would have your vet look at her as soon as possible. Your vet will be able to do a thorough exam, assess her hydration, and do bloodwork if needed. Your vet will be able to give her fluids and the appropriate medications to help her feel better. I hope this helps!
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Published on February 4th, 2018
Yes, I would definitely be worried about Bella! It sounds like she is very sick, and it's concerning that this has come on suddenly. She needs veterinary care now, as her symptoms sound like a medical emergency to me. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Good luck!
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