It is normal for a newborn puppy to sleep all the time without eating. The puppy sleeps for about 18 to 20 hours. Sleeping helps the puppy's growth and development. If the puppy still has abnormal symptoms such as elevated body temperature, you need to consult a pet doctor immediately for medication. As a puppy grows up, its sleep time will gradually decrease, usually around 12 hours.

Causes of puppy sleepiness:

1. Cold and fever. When a dog catches a cold, he will appear listless and inactive. In addition to lethargy, he will also have poor appetite, dry nose, or the nose will be too moist due to runny nose. If there are symptoms of fever, he needs to be Seek medical attention promptly.

2. Stress response. For example, if a dog changes to a new living environment, or something changes in a family member, the dog will undergo great psychological changes, leading to drowsiness.

3. Canine distemper. After a dog is infected with canine distemper or parvovirus, its health will be seriously affected. Lethargy is one aspect. It will also cause symptoms such as not eating or drinking, repeated vomiting and diarrhea, followed by fever and lack of energy. You need to seek immediate treatment. Doctors treat symptoms.