Your pet’s health – How to keep an eye on it?
Pay attention to your dog’s attitude – A pet owner can tell many things by monitoring the pets’s behaviour including how he or she is physically feeling. You’ll need to ensure his health is gradually improving and responding to treatment. For instance, your fur baby 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 pet 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 make sure your dog does not become dehydrated.
If your pet 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, call the vet urgently.
When you call 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 establish 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. Ensure that your dog is getting more fluid than he or she is losing.
Not drinking enough fluid –Monitor 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.
Another 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. Often dehydration in a sick dog is a cause for concern, so it is best to take your dog to the vet.
If you see your pet is dehydrated, try offering some form of fluids. If he or she drinks them, continue to watch for dehydration. Howeveryou’re your pet cannot keep fluids down, seek medical care immediately. To prevent any organ damage, 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 dog owner tell you a lot about how your pet feeling. If your pet is in pain or suffering from some form sickness, your pet may breathe heavily or pant.
In most situations, coughing and heavy breathing are symptoms 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 dog’ mouth should be pink and healthy. However, if they appear tinged blue or pale, it is time to contact your veterinarian. 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 dog’s breathing rate increases steadily, his or her condition is becoming worse and you have to contact the vet.
