My puppy fell off the couch. Is being sleepy a sign of injury?

If she is remaining sleepy, has poor balance or vomiting I would be concerned about a possible head injury and recommend she be assessed by a vet as soon as possible. Otherwise continue to monitor for food and fluid intake and ensure no rough play for the next 48 hours

Poor Sophie. I would monitor her and if she continue to be sleepy I would have her checked by your vet. Try to offer her a bit of food or her favorite toy and observe her reaction, check if she has balance, if she has appetite, if her attention level is the same compared to other days. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and please post again on the forum if you need further advices.

If she seems to be sleepy but you are able to wake her up, and if she seems to be breathing normally and walking without pain, then I think it is fine to monitor her at home. If you see any external signs of trauma like bleeding or swelling, or if she is so sleepy you can't get her up then I'd recommend seeing your vet.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to pain or discomfort as he could have hurt himself. However, it could also be coincidental. If he is otherwise doing well without limping, I think it would be ok to monitor him for now. However, if he develops a limp or any other signs such as crying in pain, inappetence or continued lethargy, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They can check him for any evidence of pain and treat him based on findings. Good luck and have a great day!

If Conley seems alert, responsive and non-painful at this point after the incident I doubt there is potential for head trauma. Signs of head trauma or internal injury would include lethargy, disorientation, different sized pupils or labored/irregular breathing. You also may want to make sure she is eating and drinking normally with no pain to make sure she didn't injure her mouth or a tooth during the fall. Puppies are pretty resilient and I would bet there are no lasting injuries.

Hi there. I would keep a close eye on Peanut and make sure she's able to walk, wants to eat and drink, and isn't limping. If you notice any of these things I'd have her seen by your vet. I hope that helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Luckily puppies are very flexible and rarely get injured like adult dogs. Oliver may be sore tomorrow and if there is a problem it should show up by then. Please keep him quiet tonight and watch him for any symptoms. If it was a severe injury he would already be showing signs of a problem, such as unstable walking, lameness, disorientation or severe pain. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Oliver.