Why is my dog lethargic at home after acting fine at the vet?

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My dog seemed to be fine this morning he got up ate and when he went outside he stood there with his head down, I come home later from work and my mom said he didn’t wanna get up and seemed unresponsive we took him To the vet and he seemed great he was all happy and excited and then we take him home and like 2 hours later he is on the couch and won’t get up and is kinda just hanging out there. Pet's info: Dog | English Mastiff | Male | neutered | 158 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Just feeling 'down' and holding a head down sounds like a general sign of 'unwell'. Sometimes when at the vet the smells and excitement make the animals 'perk up' and then become ill again once they calm down at home. I recommend having Nevada seen again if he is still very weak and unwell. I would get his temperature checked, as well as bloodwork. Sometimes, unfortunately, we need to wait until animals get sicker or 'declare' themselves before we can figure out exactly what the problem is. Best of luck with Nevada, I hope he feels better soon!

Why is my dog lethargic at home after acting fine at the vet?

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