My puppy's behavior changed. Is it new home stress or time for a vet?

It could from the stress of you being gone, but it could also be that Bear is sick. Monitor him tonight, and if he is still acting this way in the morning, I would have him seen by a vet for a health check. I hope this helps!

Anytime there is a sudden change in behavior, an exam with your veterinarian is recommended. Such a change can be due to trauma or infection. Considering the recent history, it is possible Kane may have suffered an injury which will need to be diagnosed and treated by your veterinarian. At the very least, he will get a clean bill of health and may simply be "shaken up" by recent events. If this is the case, he should gradually return to normal activity.

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about Kylo's issues. He could definitely have a little bug from the shelter. In addition if dogs are eating things that they shouldn't, they can get an upset stomach for sure. This can definitely last for a few days. I'd be concerned if it continues and have Kylo examined by a veterinarian. The vet can make sure he doesn't need any medications for his stomach or any diagnostics like Xrays or lab work.

That's a difficult situation! It could be the two changes in environment is a little stressful for him, and he may need a few more days to settle back into his normal routine. Dogs can get stressed when they leave home for a bit, stay in a new place, and then are returned to their normal home. I would give him a few more days to see if he returns to normal, and if he doesn't, I would take him into the vet for an exam. Sometimes, a medical illness such as an infection or injury can cause a dog to act differently from normal, and it would be good to rule that out if he's not back to himself in another couple of days.

It's hard to say. The mood of puppies can change very rapidly. As long as Chewie's appetite seems normal and he isn't like this all the time, I wouldn't be too concerned. But if he is constantly in this depressed state, I would recommend having a consultation with Chewie's vet.

It can be difficult going from one place to another since Kane most likely doesn't understand. If he isn't eating I would recommend a physical to make sure there is nothing going on medically with him. If he is fine then I would talk to your veterinarian about how he is behaving. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This may be from the stress of a new routine since you had to leave him. For some dogs, it is not uncommon for them to get lethargic and even have a decreased appetite due to changes like this. If he is not back to normal with in 24 hours of your normal routine again, then I would have him checked by your vet