Why is my St Bernard puppy sad and lethargic? Does she need a friend?

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hi we have wonderful Hannah, who is about 8 months old and is St Bernard. She seems to be have lost lustre of life and appears sad....do St Bernard's need companion. Pet's info: Dog | Saint Bernard | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 3 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Lucky having a St Bernard, I've always wanted one! Dogs don't necessarily need a companion, and her symptoms could be due to a medical illness. Lethargy is a very general sign of illness in dogs, and it can be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I would have Hannah checked out by a vet to rule out a medical cause for her lethargy. If she is perfectly healthy, then maybe she would benefit from a companion, and I would suggest looking into getting one for her :-)

Why is my St Bernard puppy sad and lethargic? Does she need a friend?

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