How to keep an eye on your pet’s health?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – You can tell a lot by monitoring the pets’s demeanor such as how he or she is physically feeling. You can make sure his health is gradually improving and responding to treatment. For instance, your pet should start 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 see your dog 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 notice your dog is not drinking or vomiting, then you have to make sure your fur baby does not become dehydrated.
If your dog vomits, then withhold food for 12 to 24 hours, but keep giving water. If he or she is not able to keep fluids down either, call the veterinarian straight away.
When you contact the veterinarian, tell your vet how many times in a specific span of time your dog has vomited. However, if your pet 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 dog into the yard to see what he pr she eliminates. if you notice large volumes of watery diarrhea then contact the vet.
If you see blood his or her stools, your pet may need intensive supportive care like intravenous fluids.
If you observe your dog has a little diarrhea, be sure to offer lots of fluid. Make sure that he’s getting more fluid than he or she is losing.
Not drinking enough fluid –Look at the gums of your dog, which should be pink and moist. If you notice them to be dry feeling, it is most likely your dog may be dehydrated.
The other way to check if you dog is hydrated is to lift up the scruff of your pet’s neck and let it drop. If your dog is hydrated, it should immediately return to the original position. If your pet 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 best to take your dog to the vet clinic.
If you notice your dog is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she takes the fluid, continue to monitor for dehydration. Howeveryou’re your dog can’t keep fluids down, seek medical care urgently. To avoid any damage to organ, your dog may need medication of intravenous fluids.
Monitor your dog’s breathing – It is good to watch the breathing pattern of your dog and it can tell a pet owner tell you a lot about how your dog feeling. If your pet is in pain or suffering from some form illness, 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 dog’s gums if his breathing causes exaggerated chest movements.
The gums in your pet’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if the gums look tinged blue or pale, it is time to contact the veterinarian. 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 dog take about 20 to 30 breaths per minute. If your dog’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition is becoming worse and you need to contact the vet.
