Animals are peculiar creatures and the more you get to know them is important. The same principle applies with having a baby. You learn from other mothers. You learn from your doctor. You learn from experience, and you inform yourself by reading. Your dog is just as valuable, so, you need to inform yourself accordingly.
There are some illnesses that you may experience with your dog, which may simply require you to visit your veterinary clinic. Here are some signs to look for:
• Allergic reactions to certain foods. If he is experiencing this, he is unable to speak to you about it, but you will notice these symptoms. He will be vomiting, losing hair, has diarrhea, scratches a lot and looks lethargic. Then he has some allergic reaction to a particular food or foods. It maybe that he is allergic to some meat product, or a particular vegetable, or a combination of both. The only way you can tell is with a process of elimination and lots of help from your vet. He will advise you on what to do.
• Gastro Intestinal problems are another one. Some of the symptoms are similar to food allergies, so you need to be keen in your observations. He may vomit, have diarrhea, or is constipated, show signs of weakness, has regular bouts of flatulence and or regurgitates his food. If you are experiencing these problems with your dog, then, getting him to the vet is important. He will be able to diagnose the type of illness which is associated with these symptoms.
• Heart Disease in your dog. This is one illness that most pet owners get nervous about. This is understandable, but your dog can still live a fairly normal life. You will know if he is refusing to go for his normal exercises if he gets winded quite frequently if he starts to lose weight, and if he has a funny cough. These are symptoms that are telling you that your dog is getting old, and there needs to be some adjustments to his routine. The vet will give you a proper diagnosis, and treat accordingly.
• Bad breathes in your dog. This is caused by not brushing your dogs' teeth. We don't normally do this, so, it is essential that we pay special attention to what he is given to eat. You will notice the bad breathe as mentioned. There maybe swelling of the gums or there maybe some plaque on the teeth. These can cause breath problems. Getting your vet to recommend the best food for your dog will help in illuminating this problem.
Having a dog takes a lot of work, love and care. This should not be a deterrent to having one. They are great to have around and the more informed you are about some of the possible illnesses, will help you to have him around for a long time.

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