Health

Eight signs your pet may be getting sick!

To lead a happy and joyful life with your dog, it is important to keep diseases at bay and, more importantly, to catch early signs of illness and take corrective action.

As the old saying goes, health is wealth.

This holds true for man’s best friend – the lovable canine companion. To lead a happy and joyful life with your dog, it is important to keep diseases at bay and, more importantly, to catch early signs of illness and take corrective action.dog

Some of the major signs to look out for are:

1. Watch out for loose or bad stool. A dog’s stool gives the very first indication of ill health.

Normally, the stool should be solid and without much odour. In case the dog passes loose watery stool or very hard stool ( which means constipation) with bad odour, one should consult a vet.

2. Sometimes, dogs vomit due to gastro intestinal issues, which gets arrested naturally. But if the vomit persists, it is a cause of concern and should not be ignored.

3. Change in behaviour or activity – any sharp change in the activity level or behaviour (aggressive or extremely dull) should ring alarm bells.

4. Sudden loss of appetite could be due to various reasons and mood swings. However, if it continues, one should call the vet and go for a medical examination.

5. Excessive scratching could be due to skin allergies or infestation of ticks, fleas or other parasites.

6. Dry nose or mouth could be a sign of dehydration. One should take immediate step to correct the water level in the body.

7. In case you observe bloating or unnatural swollen tummy, you should waste no time to consult a vet immediately.

8. Coughing and sneezing could be an indication of cold or flu.

Always remember, if your bonding with your dog is strong, it will be much easier for you to notice any change in its normal behavior.

Always watch out for any change in the energy level in the environment. It is the surest and the loudest sign than anything else.

(Brijesh Dash runs a dog care centre in eastern India. )

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