Dog owners, like their owners, may become ill because of a small virus or something more dangerous that causes more serious complications. Since your dog can not tell you what's wrong, you need to watch for some symptoms. You should always consult your veterinarian if you think your dog is sick.
Watch for excessive saliva or bad breath [1]. Excess saliva or bad breath may indicate that your dog may need to have teeth removed. To avoid some dental problems, try to train your dog to let him brush his teeth. Observe the following symptoms to find out if your dog has a dental problem.
Watch if your dog eats less.
Observe sensitivity when touching the muzzle.
You may also see that your dog is having trouble chewing [2].
Listen to your dog coughing or moaning. If your dog coughs, you do not have to automatically worry yourself. However, if the cough lasts for more than 24 hours, it could be something serious. Have your dog examined by the veterinarian if he coughs a lot.
His coughing problems can prevent the dog from sleeping [3].
Coughing in a dog may be a sign of minor bronchitis or heartworm, so you should have it checked by your veterinarian [4].
Pay special attention to his digestive problems. Vomiting or diarrhea in your dog should worry you [5]. These symptoms can be the result of many disorders, for example if he has swallowed a sharp object, if he has gastric ulcers or if he has parasites [6].
You do not have to worry if you vomit or get diarrhea only once.
However, if he does it several times, especially if it is repeated over a 24-hour period, you must take him to the vet. [7]
The presence of blood in your vomiting or diarrhea is a serious symptom and you should treat it as soon as possible [8].
Watch for excessive saliva or bad breath [1]. Excess saliva or bad breath may indicate that your dog may need to have teeth removed. To avoid some dental problems, try to train your dog to let him brush his teeth. Observe the following symptoms to find out if your dog has a dental problem.
Watch if your dog eats less.
Observe sensitivity when touching the muzzle.
You may also see that your dog is having trouble chewing [2].
His coughing problems can prevent the dog from sleeping [3].
Coughing in a dog may be a sign of minor bronchitis or heartworm, so you should have it checked by your veterinarian [4].
You do not have to worry if you vomit or get diarrhea only once.
However, if he does it several times, especially if it is repeated over a 24-hour period, you must take him to the vet. [7]
The presence of blood in your vomiting or diarrhea is a serious symptom and you should treat it as soon as possible [8].
Advice
- Always monitor the amount of food and water your dog consumes to see changes in his appetite or signs of dehydration.
- You must know your dog well to be able to notice changes in his appearance and behavior.
- Keep the vet's phone number in a convenient place so you can find it easily if an emergency arises.
- If you are not sure whether your dog is sick or not, call your veterinarian.
- Find a second vet available at night and on weekends.
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