Why is my dog so tired after walks? Is it too much exercise or health?

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Bailey seems to be tiring out easily. We just went for one of our shorter walks (abt 25 mins) and she's falling asleep again. She slept for about 3 hours after our hour morning walk. Maybe I'm over thinking things. She still plays and has a lot of energy but her energy seems to have decreased some from 4-6 months ago. How much exercise is too much? And what are signs that maybe there is something more to the energy loss? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 28 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If you feel that Bailey has lost energy and is not as playful as she used to be, I would recommend having her checked out by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. In regards to exercise, anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours per day is sufficient for exercise for most dogs. If there are other symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, discomfort, inappetance or decreased appetite, etc. then there may be something more serious going on. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why is my dog so tired after walks? Is it too much exercise or health?

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