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Eight Dog Symptoms – A Possible Dog Headache
Dog Symptoms of a Headache Can be Easy to Recognize
Here is what to look for when you are questioning the symptoms in dogs and if it’s a dog headache
You may have asked yourself if your dog was ever suffering from a headache. Well it is a fact that dogs suffer from those head throbbing pains just like their human counterparts. Given that dogs have 20 times more olfactory receptors than we do, they can pick up scents we don’t even know exist, which could lead to allergies in dogs, nasal irritations and ultimately a headache.
Symptoms of dogs with a possible headache can display a variety of behaviours. Knowing what normal behaviour in our dog is will help when we encounter any of the signs. The following could indicate that your beloved dog has either a minor headache or a major head throb: Continue reading
25 Top Symptoms in Dogs
Here are the top 25 dog symptoms most people are concerned about
While there are more than hundreds of symptoms in dogs that can get us worried, these are the most common
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Bad breath - is doggie breath that is very stinky! When our dog’s breath really smells, there could be an underlying issue.We can mask it with breath fresheners, drops or brushing their teeth with scented toothpaste for dogs, but in the end there is a reason for the dog symptoms they are experiencing. Some of the reasons for the offensive breath could be gingivitis, periodontitis, abscessed teeth, lung disease or kidney disease, tumors in the mouth or something stuck in the mouth.
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Panting – is the dogs primary method of cooling itself. It can also be a result of fear, stress, pain and disease or overheating. It is important to watch how rapidly your dog is panting to address if it needs medical attention.
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Diarrhea – can be chronic. These symptoms in dogs can lead to weight loss and essential nutrients not being absorbed. When diarrhea persists for 3 or 4 days, it can be from bacterial infections, intestinal parasites, fungal infections, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, blockages or a host of other reasons. Check for mucus or blood in the stool and contact your veterinarian if your dogs diarrhea persists. Letting diarrhea go on can lead to death.
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Coughing – in dogs is just like we do to remove an offending particle or obstruction in the throat. Coughs that last for a few weeks are more serious. This can be from bronchitis, heart-worm disease, lung tumors, kennel cough or heart failure among a number of other reasons. As always, if a cough persists consult with your veterinarian.
Constipation – can cause your dog distress and pain. When the dog has difficulty passing stool it is usually dietary, environmental, or from drugs and medication. Sometimes it can be from neurological, endocrine or metabolic diseases. If a dog receives fiber in their food every day and regular exercise, they usually will have no problem with regular bowel movements.
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Depression- can be from a variety of influences. If there has been a change in the household, a family pet deceased, an illness, a divorce, or a move, this can all lead to behavioral changes in your dog. Dogs are very sensitive to their surroundings and will pick up on the energy of their owners and mirror back what they are projecting. Pain can be another reason for depression in dogs. Watch closely to the symptoms of dogs to find what the underlying cause may be.
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Vomiting – can be very minor or very serious.
Dog Diarrhea
One of the most useful and common recommendations for diarrhea in dogs is the use of probiotics. These contain beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus, acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium bifidum. Many dogs become deficient of these from taking different medications and antibiotics. These beneficial bacteria perform valuable functions such as the production of enzymes and protection from cancerous substances.
When a dog is lacking in these beneficial microorganisms they can have vomiting, diarrhea, allergies, immune imbalances and liver trouble. Most diarrhea in dogs resolves in twenty-four hours. If the diarrhea persists it is important you get to a veterinarian. There are a number of different homeopathic remedies available to help these symptoms in dogs with diarrhea. Continue reading
Stress and Behavioural Problems
I think stress in our dogs is very much an overlooked symptom. There are many factors pointing to a stressed out pet and we as humans need to know what those signs are. We surely can recognize them in ourselves, how is it that we don’t see it in our dogs?
Our beloved dog can be stressed from interpersonal relationships within the household. They can be stressed from something as simple as boredom. Not adequate stimulation throughout their days can lead to that. As intelligent dogs they need to be stimulated mentally and physically each day. If there is not enough attention given to them or enough exercise given to them each day, they will suffer from stress.
- Stress symptoms in dogs can appear as immune system dysfunctions
- Yeast problems
- This will impact the adrenal glands and other organs
- Behavioral issues can arise
- Weakened animals will have the reduced ability to deal with any further stressful situations very well
It is important to look beneath the surface symptoms when dealing with stress in your dog. More than likely you will discover the reasons for their stress by observing their behavior. Continue reading
Allergies and Skin Disorders
Our companions can develop symptoms of an allergy or skin disorder at any time in their life. The more compromised their immune system is the greater the chances of something like this happening. Any dog that is genetically weak and fed poor quality food, plus exposed to daily stress, is a prime candidate for an allergy or skin eruption to occur.
The constant scratching or chewing on the skin culd be anything from flea-bite sensitivities, a reaction to vaccinations, or chemicals in the environment or diet. We need to look back at what we fed our dogs or what events happened leading up to the cause. There are many contributing factors that could potentially come into play here.
Many conventional treatments usually encompass antibiotics, steroids, antihistamines or as much as tranquilizers for the cure all. All of these only give temporary relief and in the end can only create a much worse case scenario of liver disease, adrenal disease or kidney failure. There are many side effects… Continue reading
Dog Appetite Loss
Appetite Loss in Dogs
Many times a pet will lose their appetite for a day. This is fairly common and not much of a concern except if it carries on into longer than 48 hours. If our dog has lost their desire to eat it could be for a whole variety of reasons. Whenever it goes beyond two days it is time to see your vet.
Some of the causes of loss of appetite could be from the following:
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Bacterial or Viral Infection
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Digestive Problems or Upset
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Dental Disease
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Pancreatitis
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Kidney Failure
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Urinary Tract Infection
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Constipation
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Addison’s Disease
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Respiratory Illness
When a dog is not feeling well usually one of the first signs is them turning away from any food. Sometimes it can be something as them just not having enough exercise to bring on an appetite. Other times it can be stress related or even changes in the weather. Continue reading
Dog Symptoms
Dogs and Symptoms of Illness
There are many illnesses that our dogs get and they all have a variety of symptoms. When a dog is sick, we usually know by how they are behaving, looking or eating and defecating. Symptoms can range from bad breath, shaking, vomiting, head tilting to other signs such as excessive thirst, diarrhea and weight loss.
Symptoms like stool with blood in it can be an intestinal blockage. Urinary tract infections can lead to blood tinged urine, and kidney disease or diabetes can explain their increase in fluid consumption. Cushing’s disease can lead to pale gums and neurological disorders can lead to a loss of appetite. Continue reading