My puppy is acting strange and tired after a bath. Is this normal?

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Hi I have two almost two month old puppy’s and I just have them a bath and then I blow dried them but after words the girl dog started acting funny she like couldn’t walk for a minute and she was running away from me to hide in a corner and every few minutes she would like just fall asleep but I wouldn’t let her I was just wondering what could have caused that or what is that?

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible the stress of the bath startled her or stressed her out a lot, causing her to want to run away or be very tired. In small breeds, hypoglycemia from excessive activity may also cause increased sleepiness or exhaustion. Making sure she is on a balanced diet and gets 3-4 meals a day can help prevent this. You may also want to take things a bit slower at the next bath and blow-dry, adding in treats in between each step, and taking time to stop and take breaks if she becomes too nervous or stressed out. If the strange behavior or tiredness continues to occur even without another bath, or she seems to have a worsening of symptoms, seeking out vet care in person is best to rule out any more serious health issues.

My puppy is acting strange and tired after a bath. Is this normal?

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