Symptoms of Illness

If your dog shows any of the following symptoms, it is important that you bring it the vet as soon as possible.

Symptoms of dog illness include

• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, genitalia.
• Not eating or eating much less than normal for more than 1 day.
• Drinking excessively.
• Lethargy.
• Pain when you touch or move the animal.
• Inability to urinate or defecate or showing signs of stress when attempting these activities.
• Basically a veterinarian should be contacted whenever your dog is not acting normally or its health is in question.

First Aid Kit For Dogs

Whenever there is a medical issue or emergency regarding your dog or any other pet, you should consult you veterinarian as soon as possible. However, there are certain instances where a pet owner can take the initiative (such as a topical wound or splinter in the paw). In these cases a first aid kit is an important thing to have on standby.

This kit can include:

• Antiseptic cream for pets
• Bandages
• Gauze pads
• Petroleum jelly
• Scissors
• Thermometer
• Tweezers

Whatever the incident or emergency, it is imperative that you call your veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm the proper course of action.