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my 5 month old toy cockerpoo (lola) has been off her food a few days now and is sleeping more well not so much sleeping but lazing about and has started barking more at people and at thin air at home? any ideas please

my 5 month old toy cockerpoo (lola) has been off her food a few days now and is sleeping more well not so much sleeping but lazing about and has started barking more at people and at thin air at home? any ideas please

Updated On December 16th, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 23 days old | 5 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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Since Lola has been sick for a few days now, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. Just like people, pets can get sick for many many reasons. This could range from a bacterial infection to an intestinal blockage. Any pet that is not feeling well for longer than 48 hours should be examined since some illness can be life threatening. I suspect the new behavior is related to not feeling well but again, it's impossible to say. I hope this helps and that she starts feeling better quickly.

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