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Why is my 9-week-old puppy tired, not eating, and acting strange?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 10 days old | 14 lbs

My 9 weeks old chocolate lab makes no noise and acts tired all the time. He isn't finishing his food anymore and all he does is wanders around the house and sit in corners.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2017

It sounds like poor Tucker isn't feeling welling, and this could be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. It's not normal for a nice week old puppy to act this way, so I would have him seen by a vet today for a health check. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated.

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