If you are a loving pet owner, your dog's health is extremely important to you. You will notice things in their behavior before anyone else, almost like one of your children. Keeping a close eye on changes and determining if they are acting abnormal can quickly pinpoint key health symptoms. Having some, basic knowledge of common illnesses will let you know more quickly if a trip to the veterinarian is in order.
When considering dog health symptoms, remember that the best thing that you can do to be attentive to your dog's normal behavior. The better you know your dog, the better off you will be when it comes to trying to help him heal. Think about whether your dog is outgoing and patient or more nervous and restive. You'll find that a change in behavior can signify a great deal. For instance, if your dog is typically very friendly but has gone into hiding and whines at being petted, this could be a sign that he is in trouble.
There are a few symptoms that unquestioningly need medical assistance and one of them is blood in the urine. Blood in your dog's urine can be an indication of kidney disease or failure. If that is the case, he will need immediate medical treatment. Your quick action could save your animal's life so do not delay even a moment. Similarly, blood in the feces can point to a common illness called parvo. This virus if caught early can be cured but if left to long will be fatal.
Nausea and vomiting is common in all pets and usually means they have eaten something that does not agree with them. However if the nausea is coupled with fever, lethargy or pain this could be a sign that veterinary attention is required. Repeated vomiting can lead to dehydration and allow secondary infections, which may be fatal. Again, this is where paying close attention to their health and symptoms of common illnesses is vital. Remember too that many times your pet will look fine but be gravely ill they have evolved to be that way.
Last but not least never overlook the obvious, your dogs' hair. A dogs' coat whether longhaired or short should be thick and relatively glossy. If the coat looks or feels unhealthy then your pet is likely unhealthy also. Examples of an unhealthy coat would be excessive brittleness or coarseness. The only exception would be in the wirehair terrier breed. Bald patches and rashes can point to something as simple as an unbalanced diet or something more serious such as allergies. All of which are treatable when caught before complication arise like secondary infections from scratching irritated skin.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible health problems your dog may face. So always, take the time to examine what is normal for your pet and what is not. This will keep you leaps ahead of the game and could possibly head off serious issues. - 29955
When considering dog health symptoms, remember that the best thing that you can do to be attentive to your dog's normal behavior. The better you know your dog, the better off you will be when it comes to trying to help him heal. Think about whether your dog is outgoing and patient or more nervous and restive. You'll find that a change in behavior can signify a great deal. For instance, if your dog is typically very friendly but has gone into hiding and whines at being petted, this could be a sign that he is in trouble.
There are a few symptoms that unquestioningly need medical assistance and one of them is blood in the urine. Blood in your dog's urine can be an indication of kidney disease or failure. If that is the case, he will need immediate medical treatment. Your quick action could save your animal's life so do not delay even a moment. Similarly, blood in the feces can point to a common illness called parvo. This virus if caught early can be cured but if left to long will be fatal.
Nausea and vomiting is common in all pets and usually means they have eaten something that does not agree with them. However if the nausea is coupled with fever, lethargy or pain this could be a sign that veterinary attention is required. Repeated vomiting can lead to dehydration and allow secondary infections, which may be fatal. Again, this is where paying close attention to their health and symptoms of common illnesses is vital. Remember too that many times your pet will look fine but be gravely ill they have evolved to be that way.
Last but not least never overlook the obvious, your dogs' hair. A dogs' coat whether longhaired or short should be thick and relatively glossy. If the coat looks or feels unhealthy then your pet is likely unhealthy also. Examples of an unhealthy coat would be excessive brittleness or coarseness. The only exception would be in the wirehair terrier breed. Bald patches and rashes can point to something as simple as an unbalanced diet or something more serious such as allergies. All of which are treatable when caught before complication arise like secondary infections from scratching irritated skin.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible health problems your dog may face. So always, take the time to examine what is normal for your pet and what is not. This will keep you leaps ahead of the game and could possibly head off serious issues. - 29955
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