Just got a new puppy about a week ago. She has been energetic up until now. I came home today and she was off-balance and very lethargic. She is able to stand but doesn't want to. She will drink water but she isn't hungry. Anybody have any clue what is wrong?
HI Zoya,
If your puppy is displaying these types of behaviors and symptoms, you should call your vet as soon as possible. Be sure to keep her hydrated in the meantime if she'll drink water, and perhaps you can supplement with wet food if she'll accept it- but if she is off balance and lethargic, it sounds like there's something more at play than simply picky eating, etc.
Please call your vet and ask for advice. Make an appointment with them if they suggest you do so.
General Causes of Canine Lethargy
Anemia (low red blood cell count) Other blood disorders Cardiovascular (heart and vessels) and pulmonary (respiratory) disorders Chronic inflammation or infection Drug or medication related Electrolyte abnormalities Endocrine (hormonal) or metabolic disorders Gastrointestinal diseases Urinary tract disorders Cancer Immune diseases Certain severe skin diseases Certain eye diseases, particularly those associated with blindness Neurologic and neuromuscular disorders Nutritional disorders Behavioral disorders Skeletal diseases Infectious diseases Exposure to certain toxins Physical trauma
A trip to the vet is warranted to identify what is going on
Please seek advice from your veterinarian. Also check around your pups space to make sure she didn't get into something she shouldn't have.
See a vet asap. Lethargy in puppies can be a sign towards very bad problems like parvo or distemper. Both of these can be fatal and need treatment by a vet as soon as possible!