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Why is my dog lethargic and tired with a recurring weeping abscess?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Catahoula Leopard Dog | Female | spayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 60 lbs

A reaccurring abscess that’s weeping seems to be causing her lethargy

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 9th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Sadie. An abscess if a pocket of infection, and if it keeps happening, then it can make her feel quite poorly. Feeling badly will lead to lethargy. She needs to see a vet for this problem to get it treated. I'd take her into a vet first thing in the morning. Best of luck.

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