Although our dogs are now domesticated, signs of sickness, injury or pain are often still hidden. But as their guardian, you must know which signs should never be ignored when it comes to your pet’s health and well-being. Even subtle signs may indicate potential health issues, injury or pain.
Keep reading to learn the 7 signs of trouble with your pet that should never be ignored!
When in pain, pets often decrease their normal activities. This could present in a few ways including decreased:
Exercise, warmer temperatures and excitement can cause normal panting. Panting becomes an issue when it is excessive and labored breathing lasting. Heavy panting could mean: 
With some K9 breeds, drooling is just a fact of life! Canines like boxers, bloodhounds, mastiffs, Great Danes and Saint Bernards drool even when there is no issue.
But sudden, excessive (and unusual) drooling may indicate some health issues requiring immediate attention like:
On warmer days or after a lot of activity, pets can drink a lot of water. But when
your pet does not seem to be able to quench their thirst, it is time to visit your vet! Drinking too much water could mean:
If your pet starts showing limb lameness or difficulty in standing or laying down, this could indicate arthritis/joint pain or an injury. Thorns, splinters, grass awns and even rock salt, can become embedded in tender toes and paws and lead to limping. Other issues could signal a pulled muscle, sprained ligament or even a broken bone. Injured dogs will often still try to move with serious injuries so do not overlook subtle signs.
When pets begin to display unusual changes in behavior, it may mean sickness or pain
. You could see:
Healthy pets do not stink! The following odors may require your vet’s immediate attention and intervention.
If something seems “off,” do not wait to contact your regular vet for their professional help. In many cases, time could be of the essence!
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Just like in humans, the gut plays a vital role in a dog’s overall health and well-being. In this article, we will discuss probiotics for dogs, what they are, how they work, and the benefits they provide. We will also talk about the signs that your dog might need probiotics, how to choose the right one, and how to introduce it to their diet.
There are numerous benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for dogs, including improved digestive health, better immune system function, reduced allergy symptoms, improved skin and coat condition, reduced gas and bad breath, improved brain function, reduced risk of disease, improved nutrient absorption, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved overall health and wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at each of these benefits.
Yeast covers the skin of humans and dogs as part of the normal flora and it’s also inside your dog’s body, mostly in the gut and normally in a healthy state of balance.
However, things can get out of balance quickly when your dog sees the immune system is under stress and the yeast becomes overgrown and out of control spreading throughout the body and over the skin as fungus. Welcome to the ugly world of yeast infections.
Did you know that probiotics can benefit your dog’s health? Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the gut and help to promote health and prevent disease.
Dog dental sticks are becoming increasingly popular as a way to keep dogs’ teeth clean and healthy. This is because they provide an easy and effective way for owners to help maintain their pet’s oral hygiene.
