If you have one puppy at home, he knows his personality, his habits and tastes well. Therefore, he also knows how to easily identify when something is not right with him.
But, do you know what time to take him to the vet to have him examined by a professional?
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Many things are just minor malaises – just like with us. However, other symptoms deserve a little more attention from you, tutor. Continue reading and find out about it!
10 signs that your dog needs to go to the vet urgently
Before we list the symptoms, remember that in cases like these, you it cannotprocrastinate nor medicate your dog on your own. This is negligence!
1. unusual behavior
It's a general topic that encompasses many other symptoms, but they need your alert. Different vocalization, paralysis, change in motor coordination (…) All these symptoms may be related to epilepsy and other more serious conditions.
2. Sudden weight gain or loss
Hardly anyone does this, but it's important to weigh your pet from time to time. It is necessary to go to the vet when the dog loses weight very quickly, even if he eats normally, or when he puts on weight all at once. The diagnoses can be several: anemia, hormonal changes, diabetes or even cancer.
3. Bad smell
Dogs have their own scent, and if you bathe yours often, it will always smell good. However, if you notice a different odor, coming from the skin, mouth or anal glands, it is necessary to make an appointment.
4. Limp
The reasons for a dog to limp are countless: it can be injured in the paw, twisting, dislocation, hernia or even morning (yes, it's possible! ). Only a veterinarian can give the correct diagnosis.
5. Prostration
Anyone who owns a dog knows that when he stays very quiet in a corner, it's not a good sign. Even in the laziest dogs, if he doesn't even want to eat, something is not right. It's time to go to an appointment right away.
6. Lack of appetite
When an animal stops eating or loses interest in food, it is a serious problem. But you must assess whether he doesn't want to eat his food or none at all. Offer snacks, kibble or a small piece of people food. If he doesn't want anything, he needs to be evaluated by a professional.
7. vomit
Dog vomiting can be a symptom of many things. Just like us, he may have eaten something that didn't go down well or something he shouldn't have – especially if he has access to the garbage in the house.
But it can also be something more serious, like poisoning or digestive system disorders. It is necessary to find out better with laboratory tests.
8. Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a symptom that tutors neglect a little, mainly because it is something "common" in some situations, such as changing food, for example.
However, just like vomiting, the reasons behind this symptom can be several. It's best to let a veterinarian evaluate your pet.
9. Coughing, sneezing or choking
The situation is the same with these three symptoms. They are common things and therefore not taken seriously by tutors. If it's an isolated situation, that's fine.
However, when it happens too often, you shouldn't waste time. Take the dog to the vet to have him run a battery of tests and investigate the situation.
10. Self-licking, self-biting, or itching
These three symptoms can be linked to many things (simple or complex). It could be a reaction to the change in weather or an allergy, but it could also be anxiety or a parasite. Anyway, veterinarian will know how to conduct the case properly!
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