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Why is my 8-week puppy not eating, drinking, and barely walking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 lbs

I have an 8 week old puppy. He don’t want to eat or drink, just sleep. He can barely walk

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on November 5th, 2020

Get some honey and smear it on his lips and gums and get him to a vet immediately. Small breed puppies can get low blood sugar very easily and if he does not have low blood sugar it won't hurt anything. Keep him warm and dry and get him to your vet now. He may need diagnostics and supportive care to help him recover.

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