Health & Wellness

Top 21 Symptoms That Can Be Life Threatening To Your Dog

Keeping an eye on your dog for illness can be stressful.

Knowing what symptoms to watch for can get a little tricky.

There are 21 dog symptoms that you should never ignore, because they can indicate a life-threatening problem.

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They include:

  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever
  • Bloated or distended abdomen
  • Pacing and restlessness
  • Breathing problems
  • Seizures
  • Bloody vomit
  • Trouble urinating
  • Bruising or bleeding
  • Excessive urinating and drinking
  • Red eye
  • Collapse or fainting
  • Bite wounds
  • Losing weight
  • Jaundice
  • Excessive coughing
  • Bloody urine
  • Retching
  • Lethargy
  • Pale gums

Now, see why each of those dog symptoms indicates something serious is going on.

With a watchful eye and knowing what to look for, you should be able to tell ahead of time if your dog dog is showing signs of something that could be life-threatening.

If your dog is sick and you are unable to make it to the vet clinic during regular business hours, check into an after-hours pet emergency hospital, or look for a veterinarian that makes house calls like a mobile vet.

 

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