Your pet’s health – How to monitor it?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – A pet owner can tell many things by observing 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 instance, your dog 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 notice your dog is becoming less interactive or just lying still, he or she may be getting worse and require medical attention.
Track how often your dog vomits – If you monitor your pet is not drinking or vomiting, then you need to ensure your fur baby does not become dehydrated.
If your dog vomits, then withhold food for 12 to 24 hours, however keep offering water. If he or she is not able to keep fluids down either, contact the animal hospital urgently.
When you contact the veterinarian, inform your vet how many times in a specific span of time your dog has vomited. However, if your dog vomited just once and resumed eating and drinking again, it’s probably no cause for alarm.
Look for diarrhea – If you see, then you’ll have to follow your pet into the yard to see what he pr she eliminates. if you notice large volumes of watery diarrhea then contact the vet.
If you notice blood his or her stools, your pet may need intensive supportive care like intravenous fluids.
If you notice your dog has a little diarrhea, be sure to offer lots of fluid. Ensure that he’s getting more fluid than he or she is losing.
Notice signs of dehydration –Look at the gums of your pet, which should be moist and pink. If you notice them to be dry feeling, it is most likely your dog may be dehydrated.
The other way to check if you pet is hydrated enough 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 observe your pet is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she takes them, continue to watch for dehydration. For any reasonyou’re your pet cannot 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 you tell you a lot about how your dog feeling. If your dog is in pain or suffering from some form illness, your dog may breathe heavily or pant.
In most situations, coughing and heavy breathing are symptoms of a chest infection. You should also check your pet’s gums if his breathing causes exaggerated chest movements.
The gums in your pet’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if they look tinged blue or pale, it is time to contact the vet. Your dog might not be getting enough oxygen and could be in respiratory distress.
You can also keep an hourly record of your dog’s breathing. Normally your pet take about 20 to 30 breaths every minute. If your pet’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition is becoming worse and you have to contact the vet.
