🐶 Dogs are good at hiding pain and sickness. Unfortunately, this means they can often be very ill or in severe discomfort for prolonged periods before we even notice. This is why looking out for warning signs of illness or pain is imperative. See what they are with this AnimalWised video compilation of the warning signs you can’t ignore in your dog.
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If you suspect your dog is ill we need To look at the dog’s physical state and If there are any behavioral changes Animal wise provides you with these Basic signs to look out for if you think Your dog is sick [Music] It should be easy to notice if your dog Is defecating more than usual since you Should be taking them out for walks Constipation should be evident if they Don’t go you should also be able to see The consistency of their stool with Diarrhea being important since it Implies dehydration a sick dog may also Experience symptoms related to drinking Water in general the normal amount of Water a dog drinks a day is 100 Milliliters for each pound of the Animal’s weight if you notice excessive Thirst or lack thereof it is essential To seek veterinary health Behavioral changes are also symptoms of A sick dog if they stop doing things They did before like waiting at the door Asking for a walk wanting to play or Getting on the sofa for example know That these can also be signs the dog is Not well if the dog follows a balanced Diet and eats the same amount both Putting on or losing weight are warning Signs of a health problem The coat of a dog is an important Indicator of overall health a sick dog
May have noticeable signs of a pure coat In terms of lacking color shedding Excessively or lacking in vibrancy If you note these changes take them to a Vet for diagnosis The body temperature of dogs can vary Between 38.5 to 39.4 degrees celsius Much higher than that of humans Puppies tend to have a higher body Temperature than adults The only way to know if a dog has a Fever is to take a temperature usually With a rectal thermometer [Music] Dogs are very sensitive animals which Can easily perceive whether we are happy Sad or even just tired Fortunately they are also very loving Creatures and their affection and Company can come in very handy during These times However often we humans are not as good At reciprocating the sensitivity in this Animal-wise video we discuss depression In dogs looking at the most Characteristic symptoms and providing Some tips to help improve their Happiness as with human beings canines Are susceptible to depression They may not be caused by the same Issues but if we are aware of our dog’s Habitual behavior we should be able to Easily identify a bite of depression Whether short or prolonged
However if a dog has only recently been Adopted into our family it may be Difficult to differentiate between their Normal demeanor and depression the most Recognizable symptoms include a lack of Appetite apathy inactivity and a lack of Affection towards their caregivers We may also observe hiding sleeping Excessively or an unwillingness to Engage in play activity However it is essential to point out That some of these signs may be present Thanks to an underlying condition or Disease This is why it is so important to take Them to a vet to rule out a physical Health problem Causes of depression and dogs are varied But they usually appear after a Significant change to their routine a Traumatic experience hormonal changes or As we have said disease Determining this underlying cause is Essential in solving the behavioral Problem The death of a loved one or the Introduction of a new family member such As a baby are common causes of Depression in dogs but there are many Possible issues at play When depression generates a clinical Picture which puts the dog’s health at Risk it will be essential to go to a Veterinarian preferably one specialised
In ethology If they also show behavioral changes Which involve aggression going to Professional dog trainer or educator Will be essential as the situation can Worsen and become dangerous If your dog is going through an episode Of sadness or depression do not hesitate To follow our advice to improve their Well-being Offer between three and four quality Walks a day where they can smell their Environment and interact with other dogs Don’t forget the physical exercise and Play before going home Spending time with your dog doesn’t mean Being by their side without doing Anything it requires quality time Speaking to them petting and generally Offering a lot of love and affection Mental stimulation is as important as Physical exercise so in your day to day You shouldn’t neglect basic obedience Training mental stimulation exercises And intelligence toys Kong toys are one which are particularly Good for this Food is a basic element of care but it Is easy to underestimate its importance Provide quality food perhaps Experimenting with homemade options and Maintain hygiene through cleaning and Brushing If after a few days your dog is still
Depressed you will need to visit a Veterinarian specialised in ethology to Obtain a diagnosis and assess whether The administration of drugs or behavior Modification sessions are necessary Accepting the death of a loved one is Not easy even if it is something all Living beings will have to go through at Some point When living with an old dog or a dog Exhibiting some unusual symptoms It’s normal to think about the Possibility of death so that we may be Best prepared for the worst Therefore in this video from animal wise We bring you the five most common Symptoms which indicate a dog is going To die So that we know what to do if the worst Does happen before we start however we Recommend bringing your dog to the vet If you see any unusual symptoms this is In case there is still something able to Be done to bring the animal back to Health With the passage of time older dogs will Reduce their level of physical activity And even stop wanting to go out for Walks as often as before This change can help us if we suspect Something may be happening to our pet And motivate us to take them for a Checkup at the veterinarian Once there a specialist can tell us if
The dog is suffering from a serious Problem which is leading to them to Avoid going outside They can also tell us whether it can be Treated Sick animals or those close to death Carry out abnormal behaviors which can Help identify if they are in a bad Condition For this reason it’s important to take a Look at behavioral problems related to The mood such as displaying more fear Aggression or abnormal movements when They walk It’s also possible we might observe Incontinence vomiting diarrhea or other Physical disorders Dehydration excessive painting or Abnormal temperature can tell us that Something is wrong To know how to identify these signs We’ll explain what are the vital signs Of a healthy dog Their body temperature should be around 38 to 39 degrees celsius or 102 degrees Fahrenheit Their respiratory rate should be Somewhere around 10 to 30 breaths per Minute The resting heart rate of a healthy dog Is between 90 and 140 beats per minute In small dogs 70 to 110 beats per minute In medium dogs And 60 to 90 beats per minute in large
Dogs The capillary refill time can be Recorded by lightly pressing the mucous Membranes of the dog Then you need to analyse how long it Takes for them to return to their normal Cover Generally pressure is applied to the Gums the recovery time is measured It should be no less than two seconds If we see any alteration in the healthy Vital signs of our dog we must take them To the vet to determine any underlying Conditions When a dog begins to refuse any type of Food especially their favorite it means There is something to miss It may also be that they stop drinking Water so we’ll need to find ways to keep Them hydrated As a consequence of a lack of food and Water we will observe the dog vomiting Bile as they will not have anything in Their stomach After this their organs will begin to Fail causing pain rejection of Companionship and or discomfort If you observe your dog becoming Lethargic and moving towards the Secluded corner of your home or garden Along with the aforementioned symptoms It’s likely they’re close to death This is a very delicate moment Therefore we advise finding a
Comfortable place to rest or making Their chosen spot more comfortable It’s important they don’t feel alone in Light of your dog exhibiting the above Signs it’s best to contact a Veterinarian quickly Only a specialist will be able to Determine whether or not your dog is Near the end or there’s another reason Behind these symptoms Also the specialist has gone through This before They’ll be able to help you come to the Right decision in terms of care options It’s important to remember that in some Cases such as if the dog is suffering From a lot of pain assessing the option Of euthanasia is humane especially if it Might alleviate this suffering If the vet believes this is not the best Decision they should be able to offer Your dog the best care to end their Lives with dignity surrounded by loved Ones It may be necessary to help them eat Drink and even relieve themselves The death of a dog is one of the most Painful and sad moments for any pet Owner One tough decision is deciding what to Do with the body of the animal If the dog has died in a veterinary Clinic then the specialist will probably Advise incinerating the body of the dog
This will be one either in private or With the bodies of other deceased dogs If your dog dies at home you can call The vet to follow the same process Alternatively you can call an animal Funeral home or even bury it in your own Property to stay close to your home as Well as your heart At some point ensure you unsubscribe Your dog from the animal registry of Your country Is it possible to overcome the death of An animal It can be a long process which requires Time and acceptance after a reasonable Period of mourning Although many people may not be able to Understand it dogs and humans can create A strong bond making their loss a Painful one We can’t tell you how to overcome this Process since every individual grieves In their own way What we can say is that once you’re Ready to have another animal with you Adopting a dog which really needs some Love can help you both [Music] You
