My puppy ate too much, is lethargic and shivering. Call vet or wait?

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Hi, my 9 week puppy ate too much and started to shiver but not cry. He’s been lethargic and has fallen asleep. Should I take him to the vet or monitor him at home? Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old | 2 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

You can monitor him at home for the next 2-3 hours as long as he is not extremely bloated. Eating too much kibbles is more dangerous that eating wet food but I assume that at his age he ate some wet food only ? Some dogs are very thirsty after eating too much food but please do not offer him a lot of water as this may cause further stomach distension. So, your puppy may be sleepy and lethargic for a the next couple of hours then he should get better. However, if he looks in pain and the abdomen is hard and very bloated you should contact your local vets to get help.

My puppy ate too much, is lethargic and shivering. Call vet or wait?

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