Masking pain or illness is an evolutionary survival mechanism in dogs, which makes it hard to tell at times whether Fido is unwell. Here are some signs of trouble to look out for (when in doubt, always consult your vet):
- Physical symptoms. Vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, drooling, excessive thirst, rashes, swelling, discharge, wheezing, coughing, sneezing, flaky or crusted skin, dull coat, odor from mouth, skin, or ears.
- Changes in behavior. Loss of appetite, disorientation, circling, lethargy, persistent scratching or licking, twitching, trembling, head shaking, unprovoked crying out (a sign of acute, severe pain) or crying out when a specific area is touched (a sign of mild to moderate pain), seizures, frequent urination or unusually long urination. Lapses in house-training in adult dogs.
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My princess does not want to eat she wants to sleep all day And sometimes she seems scared or shaking as in a Trimble she doesn’t want to go outside even when I know she hasn’t been outside all day I need to go outside To urinate are DefecateAny suggestions or help will be greatly appreciated
We took our dog to the dog park she was bitten on her ear and is limping she is not herself at all, normally goes a little over excited when someone comes to the door, that’s gone, she just wants to lay around all day
It seems my 2 month old puppy belly is really warm is that normal
Hi Hidie, thanks so much for taking the time to read! In most cases, it is completely normal for your pup’s belly to be warm 🙂