Health Problems at a Glance in dogs
Health Problems at a Glance
Sign Possible Causes or Conditions What to Do
Abdominal pain or hardness Blocked bladder, severe constipation, pregnancy, intestinal problems, pancreatitis, peritonitis Consult vet immediately.
Changes in eating or drinking habits Stress or a variety of disorders Consult vet; if dog hasn't eaten for 24 hours, see vet as soon as possible.
Coughing Allergies, upper and lower respiratory diseases, lung parasites, foreign bodies, heart disease, heartworm, abnormal windpipe Add water or fiber (bran, pumpkin) to food, or add petroleum jelly to food with vet's OK. If condition persists, visit vet.
Dark residue or foul odor in ears, or dog shaking head or scratching ears Ear mites, ear infection, inhalant and food allergies, foreign objects trapped in ear Consult vet within 24 hours.
Diarrhea Stress, change in diet, food allergy, intestinal infection or parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, parvovirus, coronavirus If symptoms persist for more than a few days or are severe, accompanied by signs such as weakness, vomiting or lethargy, consult vet at once.
Difficulty breathing; wheezing Same as coughing, plus heart problems Consult vet immediately.
Difficulty urinating; blood in urine Urinary tract infection or irritation; stones, tumors Consult vet immediately.
Excessive scratching or licking Fleas, mites, skin disorders, allergies, wounds Check for and eliminate fleas. Relieve itch with cold, wet towels. Otherwise, consult vet within 24 hours.
Excessive thirst and urination Diabetes, kidney or hormone disorders, uterine infection, high blood calcium Give plenty of water. Consult vet within 24 hours.
Foul breath Dirty teeth, gum infection, abscesses, mouth tumors, foreign object between teeth Brush dog's teeth and feed dry food. If symptoms are severe or persist, consult vet.
Inflamed eyes or eyelids Eye infection, allergy, injury, glaucoma, corneal ulcers Consult vet immediately.
Loss of appetite (anorexia) Stress, gastrointestinal or other disorders If dog hasn't eaten for 24 hours, see vet as soon as possible.
Loss of balance or coordination; weakness Injuries, blood loss, brain or spinal trauma, poisoning, inner ear disease, tumors Consult vet immediately.
Pale gums and mucous membranes Anemia, heart disease, septic shock Consult vet immediately.
Sneezing; runny nose or eyes Cold or upper respiratory system infection, allergies, foreign object in nose, nasal mites or tumors If problem persists for more than a few days or if dog stops eating, consult vet immediately.
Vomiting Food allergies, intestinal problems, stress or many other disorders If symptoms persist for more than a day or are severe, accompanied by signs such as weakness, diarrhea or lethargy, consult vet immediately.
Weight loss May indicate many different disorders Consult vet for diagnosis within 24 hours.
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