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Why is my dog suddenly sluggish, dry nose, and barking at nothing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 6 lbs

My dog was running around being herself 2 hrs ago. Now she is sluggish has a dry nose just laying around and his barking at random things. For an example so just start barking to the thin air for no reason or shall get up and go to the door and start barking because if someone knocked on it but nothings there. I understand she’s a small dog and they bark but my dogs trained very well on her barking and that’s very unusual for her what do you think might be wrong

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2018

I would be concerned that she hurt herself somehow. Unfortunately, without a physical examination it is hard to say exactly what is causing her symptoms. I would consider calling your veterinarian if she is still having this issue when you wake up in the morning and having her seen. They can perform a physical to give us a better idea as to what is going on with her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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