My 4-day-old Shar Pei puppy got stiff with tongue out. What happened?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At 4-5 weeks old, it is common for puppies to sleep a lot. They typically become more active around 6-8 weeks. If he is just starting to grow teeth there will be nothing to hold his tongue in his mouth so sticking out is not abnormal. I would recommend taking him to a vet to make sure there is nothing physically wrong and to also check a stool sample for microscopic parasites. Good luck and kisses to Chowder!

I am concerned that your puppy is quite sick. There are a number of things that can cause this, but the first things I am concerned about are 1) infection, 2) hypoglycemia and 3)parasites. I would want to ensure that she is not septic which can cause secondary hypoglycemia. It would be best if he was seen by a veterinarian.

Puppies this small don't have teeth to keep the tongue in the mouth, so it's common to see them sticking their tongue out a little. However, this does seem to be out a little more than normal, which may indicate that he has an overly large tongue for his snout. I wouldn't worry too much about this right now unless he is having difficulty suckling or other issues. It's definitely possible that it won't stick out as much as he ages. You can have the vet evaluate him better when you take him in for his first vaccines around 6-8 weeks of age. I hope that helps and all is well with your pup.

Poor Dudley! This excess panting could be due to cardiac disease, being hot, or a respiratory disease. A respiratory disease could cause the mucus bubble as well. In this case, I think a health check for Dudley would be a good idea, and I would have him seen by a vet today for this. The vet can diagnose if there is medical causing behind this panting and can discuss treatment options with you.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like Fluffy requires immediate care by a veterinarian. Unwell puppies can quickly decompensate and become very ill, even passing on their own. If Fluffy is shivering, she may be cold, but she may also have low blood sugar. I recommend bringing Fluffy to your nearest veterinarian as soon as you can. In the meantime, you can try putting a small amount of Karo Syrup on your finger tip and gently rubbing it on her gums. This may allow her to get some sugar into her system, which may help if she is hypoglycemic (low blood sugar). I hope this is helpful - wishing Fluffy the best!

I'm sorry to hear that your pup isn't doing well. I recommend taking him to an emergency clinic right away for evaluation. His blood sugar could be low, he could have a liver issue that is allowing toxins to build up in his system, he could have a congenital issue with his digestive tract, or something else entirely. His vet will likely do an exam, draw a bit of blood, and maybe take x-rays. I hope he's feeling better soon!

Peaches needs to see the veterinarian quickly. It sounds like this may be neurological and this is never normal. It can indicate many things including toxin ingestion, drug exposure, an infection in the brain, brain cancer, drug exposure, low blood sugar and other sinister reasons. A physical exam and bloodwork are needed to begin figuring out the cause and the best treatment. Other diagnostics may also be indicated. I hope it's nothing too serious and that she gets back to normal quickly.