Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 10.6 lbs
My dog isn’t lethargic by any means. She’s playful, eating somewhat normal (she’s picky) and drinking fine but for a few weeks now I’ve noticed she’ll fetch a few times and then she wants to go to sleep. i don’t know if she is just getting bored or if this is a serious issue. Maybe just the summer weather?
1 Answer
Published on August 7th, 2018
If it's quite hot where you are, that can explain why Snowball isn't playing as much as usual. That would be a good thing, as playing too much in the heat will lead to heat stroke, which is too often fatal. I would keep an eye on her, and make sure she stays as cool as possible. If this behavior does continue, a check up with the vet to be safe would be recommended. I hope this helps!
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