Drinking and urinating routine is disrupted
As soon as you observe that your dog is unable to urinate, treat this as an emergency case. It could mean a urinary blockage. On the other hand, if in case you notice an increase in their drinking and urinating habits, then something is up. It can be an infection in the urinary tract or diabetes.
Diabetes is manageable, but if left alone may lead to other serious medical complications. That’s why it’s strongly recommended to visit your vet after observing any of these behaviors with your pets.
Diarrhea
It’s true that diarrhea can happen every once in a while. However, prolonged diarrhea can mean something is not right. This is especially true if there are consistency and color changes in the stool. It can usually be because of infection, obstruction in the GI tract, ulcers, stomach hemorrhage and more. All of these, if left untreated, can endanger the life of your pet.
Seizures
When there is an immediate onset of seizure followed by multiple episodes, you should bring your dog to the vet right away. Seizures are usually caused when there is ingestion of toxins, imbalance of electrolyte levels, development of brain mass, or epilepsy.
A vet can determine the underlying cause and can prescribe the right treatment for your dog. This will eventually stop seizures from happening again in the future.
Fainting or lethargy
When your dog collapses, bring him to the vet right away. Collapsing is usually an indication of much serious medical problems – such as dehydration, internal bleeding, anaphylactic shock, and hypoglycemia.
Lethargy is another symptom that you will notice on your dog before fainting. He may lose all interest in his daily walks, his toys or even playing with his owners. Prolonged sleeping is also observed. Bring your pet to his vet right away if these symptoms continue for the next 24 to 48 hours.
There are still many health conditions that require veterinary care. Recognizing conditions early on can help your dog combat these medical emergencies faster.
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