Symptoms of some diseases in dogs
During his life, your dog can contract various diseases. In most cases, these conditions present with one or more symptoms that need to be detected in time for your illness, whether mild or more severe, to be identified. How to recognize the signs of illness? When do you react? We give you some clues. The goal is to react as quickly as possible so as not to harm your chances of recovery.
When a dog becomes ill, it is important to ensure they are checked and treated as soon as possible to increase their chances of a quick recovery and even survival in some cases. To do this, you must learn to recognize potential signs of abnormal conditions.
Any changes in the behavior, attitude and appearance of the animal are possible factors for the onset of the disease. It is therefore important to know how to be vigilant and to watch your dog carefully in order to react as quickly as possible if necessary.
Weight loss and loss of appetite
Does your dog stop eating when he had a big appetite? Is he losing weight by eating his daily rations? While these signs don't necessarily hide an underlying disease, they should alert you. It could just be that your dog is under too much stress and can't stand changes in his routine or environment. He may also not like his croquettes or the food offered in case of lack of appetite. You need to change his diet. Weight loss can be a sign of low calorie intake associated with a dog's energy expenditure. You have to make sure he eats more.
However, these two symptoms can correspond to certain diseases:
- Oral diseases can prevent your companion from eating normally;
- Viral infection or indigestion, often accompanied by other symptoms;
- The Depression.
Your dog has trouble defecating. The reasons can be many: lack of exercise, stress, anxiety, poor diet, daily dehydration of the dog, excessive bone intake. It may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as a bowel obstruction caused by ingesting harmful substances such as plastic or fabric.
Vomiting
If your dog vomits but doesn't persist, you don't have to worry. He must have swallowed spoiled, expired food, or his stomach was a little too full. Like humans, it can be the result of indigestible car transport or excessive physical activity.
On the other hand, if vomiting is prolonged, it may be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as gastritis, bowel obstruction, kidney failure, or liver problems. In this case, it should be consulted.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea can quickly spiral out of control as it accompanies the dog's rapid dehydration. If it is very frequent, diarrhea that lasts for a while is usually a sign of something deeper. This could be a sign that the parasite has entered your pet's digestive system. It may correspond to canine distemper or parvovirus. Your veterinarian will be in the best position to make a diagnosis.
However, counseling is not always helpful only if the diarrhea is temporary and does not last longer than 24 hours.
Cough and sneeze
A slight cough or sneeze can be used to justify a temporary allergy, or simply to relieve respiratory discomfort. It can also be the consequence of a seasonal cold and must be treated before it becomes bronchitis with other symptoms. It is important to check that this cough does not occur automatically after physical activity which could indicate a heart problem.