Your pet’s health – How to keep an eye on it?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – You can tell a lot by monitoring the dog’s demeanor such as how he or she is physically feeling. You can make sure his health is gradually getting better and responding to treatment. For example, your fur baby should begin to wag his tail , pay attention to you and get up to greet you. If he perks up and starts asking for food, then that is good sign to indicate he she is getting better.
On the other hand, if you notice your pet is becoming less interactive or just lying still, he or she may be getting worse and need medical attention.
Track how often your dog vomits – If you see your dog is not drinking or vomiting, then you need to make sure your pet does not become dehydrated.
If your pet vomits, then withhold food for 12 to 24 hours, however keep giving water. If he or she is not able to keep fluids down either, call the vet straight away.
When you call the vet, tell your vet how many times in a specific span of time your dog has vomited. However, if your fur baby vomited just once and resumed eating and drinking again, it’s probably no cause for alarm.
Look for diarrhea – If you suspect, then you’ll have to follow your pet into the yard to establish what he pr she eliminates. if you notice large volumes of watery diarrhea then get in touch with the vet.
If you notice blood his or her stools, your pet may require intensive supportive care like intravenous fluids.
If you think your pet has a little diarrhea, be sure to offer lots of fluid. Ensure that your pet is receiving more fluid than he or she is losing.
Not drinking enough fluid –Monitor the gums of your dog, which should be moist and pink. If you notice them to be dry feeling, it is possible your dog may be dehydrated.
Another to check if you pet is hydrated is to lift up the scruff of your dog’s neck and let it drop. If your dog is hydrated, it should immediately return to the original position. If your dog is dehydrated, the skin will slowly fall back over the course of a few seconds, rather than snap back. Generally dehydration in a sick dog is a cause for concern, so it is a good idea to take your dog to the vet clinic.
If you see your dog is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she takes the fluid, continue to watch for dehydration. Howeveryou’re your pet can’t keep fluids down, seek medical care urgently. To prevent any damage to organ, your pet may need medication of intravenous fluids.
Watch your dog’s breathing – It is good to watch the breathing pattern of your dog and it can tell you tell you a lot about how your dog feeling. If your pet is in pain or suffering from some form sickness, he may breathe heavily or pant.
In most circumstances, coughing and heavy breathing are signs of a chest infection. You should also keep an eye on your pet’s gums if his breathing causes exaggerated chest movements.
The gums in your pet’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if the gums appear tinged blue or pale, it is time to contact your vet. Your pet might not be getting enough oxygen and could be in respiratory distress.
It is good to take an hourly record of your dog’s breathing. Generally your pet take about 20 to 30 breaths per minute. If your dog’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition has deteriorated and you have to call the vet.
