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My puppy is acting strange after vacation. Is it stress or sickness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 16 days old | 35 lbs

Hi. We went on vacation and we had someone watching our Rottweiler puppy for us. When we got him back he was acting strange. Scared, skiddish and quiet. Usually he’s rambunctious and playful but he isn’t right now. He didn’t get into anything here. But this isn’t him. Can a change in living situations for a week cause a change like this?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2019

It could from the stress of you being gone, but it could also be that Bear is sick. Monitor him tonight, and if he is still acting this way in the morning, I would have him seen by a vet for a health check. I hope this helps!

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