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Lethargy in Dogs & Cats
Abnormal drowsiness, reduced activity, or unwillingness to engage. A non-specific but important sign of systemic illness.
Common Causes
- • Infection
- • Pain
- • Anemia
- • Organ disease
- • Toxin exposure
- • Metabolic disorder
Red Flags
- • Collapse or inability to stand
- • Pale or white gums
- • Rapid breathing
- • Cold extremities
- • Unresponsive to stimulation
When to See a Vet
If lethargy persists more than 24 hours or is accompanied by other symptoms like vomiting, pale gums, or collapse.
🐕 Lethargy by Dog Breed
Labrador RetrieverGolden RetrieverGerman ShepherdFrench BulldogBulldogPoodleBeagleRottweilerDachshundYorkshire TerrierBoxerCavalier King Charles SpanielSiberian HuskyAustralian ShepherdChihuahuaGreat DaneShih TzuBorder CollieCocker SpanielStaffordshire Bull TerrierMaltesePomeranianDoberman PinscherMiniature SchnauzerBernese Mountain DogWeimaranerJack Russell TerrierPugEnglish Springer SpanielShetland SheepdogBoston TerrierHavaneseBrittanyEnglish BulldogWest Highland White Terrier
🐈 Lethargy by Cat Breed
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