{"id":1878,"date":"2021-10-18T19:52:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T12:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogsforever.co\/?p=1878"},"modified":"2021-10-18T19:52:04","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T12:52:04","slug":"signs-your-dog-might-be-getting-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogsforever.co\/signs-your-dog-might-be-getting-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Dog Might Be Getting Sick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like with humans, when a dog starts coming down with something, there can be signs. Some of the clues he\u2019ll give off might be simple ones, so they can be easy to miss.<\/p>\n

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But there are some common signs that your dog isn\u2019t well. Many owners assume that a dog naturally has breath that doesn\u2019t smell all that pleasant. But that\u2019s not the case. If you notice that your dog has foul breath, that can mean that he\u2019s developing diabetes or that he has kidney problems.<\/p>\n

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If you notice that your dog is suddenly drinking more water than he used to, that can be a sign that something is going on with his adrenal glands. It can also be a sign that your dog has developed diabetes.<\/p>\n

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On the flip side, if you see that your dog is drinking like normal, but isn\u2019t putting out much urine, that can be a symptom that he has a problem in his urinary tract. Usually when a dog becomes ill, one of the first things he\u2019ll do is to lose interest in eating.<\/p>\n

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Though it\u2019s true that sometimes a dog will simply get bored with his food, more often than not, a lack of an appetite is a sign of illness. If your dog begins to vomit or has diarrhea, that can signify something simple such as he overate or he picked up a stomach bug.<\/p>\n

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That can happen with dogs the same way it can happen to humans. However, if the vomiting is prolonged or the diarrhea becomes bloody, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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Dogs that lose interest in doing their normal activities such as running, playing or wanting to go for a walk with you can be giving you a sign that they\u2019re getting sick. If you see that he has trouble moving around, that he seems to struggle to walk when he never has before, that can be a sign that he\u2019s getting ill.<\/p>\n

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So can staggering while he\u2019s walking. Just like humans get grumpy when they don\u2019t feel well, dogs can, too. If you see that he\u2019s suddenly snappish or he acts irritable when touched, it\u2019s a clue he\u2019s not feeling well.<\/p>\n

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A dog that had energy before and now only wants to sleep is a sign that he\u2019s ill. Breathing changes – such as breathing faster or with more shallow inhales – can be a sign that he\u2019s sick.<\/p>\n

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If your dog coughs or sneezes often, that can mean he\u2019s coming down with something more serious than allergies. If his eyes are runny or cloudy, that can mean he\u2019s not well. When a dog doesn\u2019t feel well, his nose will change temperatures and feel warm to the touch.<\/p>\n

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You might notice him shaking his head, which can signify an earache or an ear infection. It can also mean that something might be in his ear. Any raw, patchy or blood spot on his skin can mean that he\u2019s ill.<\/p>\n

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If you see a lump anywhere on his body, that can be a sign that he\u2019s developing a tumor or possible cancer and it should be evaluated. It could be benign, but it\u2019s best to check it out in case it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n

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