Dogs are not able to talk to us. Therefore thy are not able to tell us when they don’t feel well! They cannot complain when they hurt! We should be able to understand our pets health conditions, but we should be very careful! Doctors explain better these 11 symptoms which should be treated professionally from the VET. Once you understand better these symptoms, you will be able to feel their pain, and offer them medical treatment as soon as possible!
1-Dr. Ernest E. Ward, Jr. writes that if your dog is “panting more than normal, fatigues easily, or suddenly has loud or noisy breathing, it should be examined by your veterinarian immediately. Heart and lung disease, infections, obstructions, and more can cause sudden breathing problems.”
2-Dr. Karen Becker writes, “If the white area of your dog’s eye turns bright red, it’s a sign of inflammation or infection that signals one of several diseases. Certain disorders of the eye can lead to blindness, so any significant change in the appearance of your dog’s eyes should be investigated.”
3-Dr. Krista Vernaleken writes, “These symptoms could be a sign of some very serious illness.” While the restlessness itself isn’t necessarily caused by the disease, it can be your dog’s way of indicating that they don’t feel like their normal selves. This can create a sense of anxiety in them.
4-Dr. Ernest E. Ward, Jr. writes, “Don’t take a chance that your pet is suffering from intestinal obstruction, infection, pancreatitis, liver or kidney disease, hormonal imbalance, or worse. The sooner your pet is diagnosed and treated, the better (and less costly) the treatment.”
5-Dr. Bari Spielman writes that there could be quite a few serious causes of weight loss in your dog, such as metabolic disorders, neuromuscular diseases, cancer, and heart disease. The loss of weight may also come from dietary causes including a loss of appetite.
6-Dr. Karen Becker writes, “If your dog’s temperature spikes, it usually means his body is fighting an infection. The normal temperature in dogs is 100.5 to 102.5°F. If your pet feels warm to you and his temperature is higher than normal, make an appointment with your veterinarian.”
7-Dr. Krista Vernaleken writes, “Diarrhea can cause dehydration and can be life threatening to small dogs.” She goes on to say that you should take your dog to the vet if they have blood in their stool. This could be a sign of an ulcer, a parasite, or even colitis and anal gland conditions.
8-Dr. Justine Lee writes, “Dogs don’t get asthma, so coughing could signal bronchitis, pneumonia, a heart problem, or tracheal collapse (when weak cartilage in the airway hinders breathing). Treatments include anti-inflammatories and surgery.”
9-Dr. Debra Primovic writes, “Some dogs recover very quickly and look essentially normal just seconds to minutes after collapsing, whereas others stay in the collapsed state until helped. All the reasons for collapse or fainting are serious and should not be ignored. See your veterinarian immediately.”
10-Dr. Krista Vernaleken says that many of the potential causes of a distended abdomen could be life-threatening. This swelling could be a sign of some kind of hormonal disease, or even internal bleeding.
11-Dr. Justine Lee writes, “If you own a male dog, [these] symptoms can mean bladder stones or other obstructions. Your vet can remove the blockage or operate if needed.”
