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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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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Published on March 11th, 2020
Cutie! Congrats on your new puppy. Your pup is going through a lot of change, and it can be very common for them to eat less than usual the first couple days - all that change is stressful and a bit scary. Her appetite should pick up in the next day or two as she figures out her new life. Of course, if your perception is she seems lethargic or excessively tired, then a vet visit is in order to make sure she's not sick.
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