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Why is my young puppy suddenly acting restless and distressed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 9 days old | 1lb

Suddenly this one pup out of 5 pups is crying and acting like he's looking for something he cannot find rushing around all over the place. Nothing I do will make him stop. What is making him act crazy

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on March 9th, 2017

It's possible something may have startled your puppy, however if he is whimpering or appearing very agitated it could indicate an issue such as pain or illness causing him to feel unwell. If the problem persists or you see other signs of illness, it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP as very young puppies can become very ill quickly.

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