Keeping your pooch healthy!!
Keeping your pooch healthy!!!
Of course we know that there is nothing more important to us than the health of our family members and that includes our dogs. However, it is often more difficult to know when they are ill, because they have difficulty communicating such to us, and generally, dogs don’t complain!!!
In fact, according to the vet we took my dog to when he was ill, he said that dogs have a relatively high tolerance for pain and it is really up to us to watch close and make sure that we pay attention to any pain or discomfort issues our dogs may have.
Some of the things to watch for is lethargy in your dog. You might also notice depression, if your dog sulks around the house and doesn’t seem to want to do anything. Also, if your dog becomes disinterested in playing or going out for a walk, this could be an indication that something is wrong.
Through observation you may be able to detect some problems. According to animalplanet.com, you can check your dog out in several ways. First of all, make sure that there is no swelling, lumps or unusual discharge coming from your dog. Any secretions coming from the dog’s nose should be clear. You can check a dog’s pulse by pressing your fingers on the inside of the upper thigh. Beats per minute should range beteween 50 and 130 depending on the breed of the dog. Do you think your dog is dehydrated? There is an easy way to check. Twist the skin on the shoulder of the dog. A dog that is healthy and hydrated will have skin that snaps right back.
These are some quick and easy ways to keep an eye on your dog’s health, but always keep the vaccinations up to date and remember that your dog should have a yearly physical, just like you!!!
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