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New puppy not eating and sleeping a lot. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 19 days old

I just got a new puppy, and she won't eat, and sleeps all day. What should I do?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on April 24th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not unusual for puppies to sleep for a very large portion of the day. In terms of the appetite, this is sometimes not uncommon in puppies when they are in their new environment. I recommend that you continue to monitor him for now, especially if you just got him. If these symptoms of not eating well and sleeping a large portion of the day do not improve, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. Hopefully this is all transient and he will be back to normal soon. Good luck!

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