General lethargy, tiredness – just looking unwell

If for any reason your dog just isn’t his or her normal, healthy, active self, it’s worth taking a closer look. Like humans, dogs can just look unwell – and even if there are no obvious clues to what’s wrong, a trip to the vet is a good idea if symptoms persist. Several reasons could be causing your dog to appear tired and listless.

The most common causes of lethargy in dogs are Infection, including parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough and leptospirosis. Metabolic diseases, such as heart problems, liver problems, diabetes, and hypoglycaemia.

Infection, including parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough, and leptospirosis Metabolic diseases, such as heart problems, liver problems, diabetes, and hypoglycemia Medications, such as newly prescribed drugs or a new flea or worm product Anaemia, which is often caused by parasites such as a flea infection or intestinal parasite Poisoning, from toxic foods, such as garlic and onions Pain, trauma, diarrhoea, hypothyroidism, tumours.