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Why is my 5-month-old Chihuahua puppy suddenly wobbly and tired?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 27 days old | 6 lbs

I have a Chihuahua puppy 5 months pld. As of today she has be wobbly. She is awake and alert, still has an appetite, but not as much enegery as usual. Shes usually very energetic. She hasnt gotten into anything unsafe.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2019

She could be hypoglycemic. Small breed dogs should eat more frequent, smaller meals throughout the day as to not let their blood sugar drop. I suggest you do this and if she is still not acting normally she should see a vet.

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