{"id":1199,"date":"2025-11-26T09:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zackshine.it\/dog-health-worrying-signs\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:56:10","slug":"dog-health-worrying-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zackshine.it\/en\/dog-health-worrying-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog health: worrying signs"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1196″ img_size=”medium” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]It is very important to know the signs your dog may show when he is not well. Pay attention to any changes in his behavior or usual physical condition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most common signs that something is wrong:<\/p>\n

Changes in Behavior and Energy
\n– Apathy or Lethargy: The dog appears tired, lacks energy, sleeps much more than usual or is reluctant to move, play or interact.
\n– Isolation or Aggressiveness: Tries to hide, isolates or, conversely, overly seeks contact, or shows unusual irritability or aggression.
\n– Disorientation: Seems confused, stares blankly or walks in circles.<\/p>\n

Variations in Appetite and Thirst
\n– Loss of Appetite (Inappetence): Eats less or refuses food completely, even his favorite snacks.
\n– Increased Appetite or Thirst (Polydipsia): Drinks or eats much more than usual.<\/p>\n

Alterations in Body Functions
\n– Vomiting or Diarrhea: Frequent or persistent episodes. Also pay attention to the presence of blood or mucus.
\n– Difficulty Urinating or Defecating: Tension, frequent attempts or incontinence (loss of sphincter control).
\n– Changes in Color\/Consistency of Feces and Urine: Feces that is too soft, too hard, with visible parasites, or urine of unusual color.<\/p>\n

Physical and Movement Problems
\n– Lame or Stiffness: Difficulty walking, getting up after resting, climbing stairs or moving around.
\n– Tremors or Fainting: Involuntary movements or loss of consciousness.
\n– Excessive Licking: Persistent licking of a particular area of the body, which could indicate pain, injury or skin irritation.<\/p>\n

Other Physical Signs
\n– Breathlessness or Altered Breathing: Sudden, irregular or very fast\/slow labored breathing (if not related to physical activity or heat).
\n– Fever: Normal body temperature is 37.5 to 39 degrees
\n– Skin or Coat Reversed: Dull hair, conspicuous loss of hair, presence of lumps or bumps on the skin.
\n– Pale or Bluish Gums: An unusual color of the mucous membranes may indicate circulatory problems.<\/p>\n

If you notice one or more of these signs, especially if they are sudden or persistent, the best thing to do is to contact your veterinarian immediately for a checkup. You are the person who knows your dog best, so trust your instincts if you feel something is wrong!<\/p>\n

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