Losing a pet who has been with you for sometime is one painful experience that dog owners don’t want to go through. They will do their best to take care of their canine and make sure that their dog is well-fed and healthy. But there will be instances where your pet dog will experience sickness or illnesses. Knowing how to determine if your pet dog is sick or not is one important skill any dog owners must know.
We have outlined below some typical symptoms a sick dog might have and if any of these are present in your pet dog, it’s best to immediately consult a veterenarian to address the situation.- Eyes: The eye is swelling, there is a discharge and redness
- Nose : The dog has running nose, discharge and crusting
- Breathing : Having prolonged panting, shortness of breath and irregular breathing
- Intestinal Activity: You notice blood on the stool, consistent bowel discharge and frequency of defacation
- Odor Changes: If you started to notice foul odor from the ears, skin, mouth and others
- Behavior : If you notice fatigue, trembling, anxiety and depression
Generally speaking, a healthy dog have the following:
- Body temparature ranging from 101-102 Farenheit
- Breaths per minute is between 15 to 20 breaths
- Heart rate is between 80 to 120 beats per minute
- Have pink gums, tongue, inside of lips, and inside eyelids
- Have a clean smelling ears and breath
We hope that this short guide gave you an idea on what to look at if you suspect that your pet dog is sick and needs medical attention.
