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Causes of lethargy in dogs 

Causes of lethargy in dogs

 Inactivity and weakness in dogs are a mysterious but common symptom, and some of its causes can pose a danger to the dog, and among these causes are infection, disease, pain, and medication, and because weakness and lethargy can indicate disease and in some cases, it can threaten the life of the dog. You need to talk to the veterinarian, and among the most important causes of dog lethargy is:

• Infection: This includes any type of infection such as cough, leptospirosis (parvovirus), heart disease, canine fever, and others that cause lethargy.

•  Organic diseases and metabolic problems: Several chronic diseases can weaken dogs, including heart problems, liver problems, diabetes, and hypoglycemia.

•  Medication: There is a wide range of medications for dogs that can cause side effects;  Like lethargy and fatigue, when you notice any of these symptoms after you start administering a drug or using a new product such as flea treatments, it is necessary to contact a veterinarian immediately.

•  Poisoning: For example, eating certain foods can cause poisoning in dogs, such as garlic, shallots, or onions.
•  Tumors.

•  Chronic or acute diarrhea.

•  Hypothyroidism and other hormonal problems.

•  anemia.

•  Problems with the gland.

•  Snakebite.

Idle dogs

 The dog sleeps at a rate of 10 hours a day, which means that the dog spends half of his day sleeping, and despite this, he spends the rest of the hours playing, eating, and walking, and there is a big difference between relaxation and inactivity, so if the dog does not eat and does not respond when he calls him, or if his behavior has changed from the usual here, one must be concerned about his lethargy.

Check lethargy

 There is a group of things that need to be checked to see if a dog is lethargic, and they are: 

• Make sure the dog has not been exposed to toxins or chemicals in the last few hours.

•  Make sure your dog drinks the right amount of water and doesn't drink too much.

•  Be careful if the dog runs angry for more than an hour at a time.

•  Make sure he has not suffered any recent injuries to any part of his body, especially to the head.