Why is my 8-week-old puppy lethargic, not eating, and sleeping a lot?

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Is my pup lethargic? Not really eating for the last 6 hours, drank just a fair amount of water. I dont know if my dog has diarrhea but i have a picture of his stool. She would often wake up when she needs to take a poo/pee or sometimes wake up just walking and exploring but no enthusiasm. But spent most time sleeping?..When i played with her, she sometimes would respond ( when i threw a ball toy, sometimes she would chase but just by walking, not running enthusiastically.) Pup is 8week old. PLZ

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

If your puppy is alert mentally, and is getting up and walking around/playing occasionally then I wouldn't classify this as extreme lethargy, so I wouldn't classify your description as a puppy that needs immediate veterinary attention, but we do usually see puppies being more playful so I would make an appointment at a vet's office for an examination once they are open. If the puppy becomes nonresponsive/unable to walk/raise its head then this would be extreme lethargy requiring urgent care.

Why is my 8-week-old puppy lethargic, not eating, and sleeping a lot?

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