What are the signs of unhealthy dogs

Dogs, these little angel - like beings, with their liveliness and enthusiasm, add endless joy and warmth to our lives. Every look in their eyes and every wag of their tails can easily touch our hearts. However, when a dog's health is in trouble, they can't tell us about their pain in words and can only convey signals to us through some subtle signs. As the closest companions of dogs, we must be sharp enough to capture these signs in order to detect problems in time and give them the necessary care and treatment.

From the dog's physical appearance, we can find many clues about its health condition. The fur is a visual manifestation of a dog's health. A healthy dog usually has smooth, shiny, and soft - textured fur. When a dog is not healthy, its fur will change significantly. Malnutrition may cause the fur to become dry and brittle, and the originally fluffy fur will become sparse and messy. For a dog suffering from skin diseases, there may be local hair loss, and there will also be symptoms such as red spots, papules, and dandruff on the skin. When stroking the dog, you can clearly feel that the fur is no longer smooth, and you may even feel scabs or raised lumps. At this time, the dog may be suffering from skin diseases, which makes the owner extremely distressed.

The eyes are also an important window reflecting a dog's health. The eyes of a healthy dog are bright and clear, with a clean corner and no excessive secretions. But if a dog is not healthy, various abnormalities may occur in the eyes. When there is an eye infection, the dog's eyes will be red, swollen, with increased eye discharge. The color of the eye discharge may be yellow or green, and the texture will become thick. Some dogs will also blink frequently, trying to relieve the discomfort in the eyes, and their eyes reveal pain and unease. When the eye disease is severe, it may affect the dog's vision. They will show hesitation and caution when moving, and no longer run and play as freely as usual. This makes the owner very worried, fearing that the dog's vision will be permanently damaged.

The oral health of dogs also cannot be ignored. In a healthy mouth, the gums are pink, the teeth are white, and there is no obvious bad smell. When a dog is not healthy, oral problems may follow one after another. When the gums are inflamed, the gums will be red and swollen, and may bleed when gently touched. A strong bad breath is also a common sign, which may be caused by tartar accumulation, periodontitis, or gastrointestinal problems. Some dogs will also refuse to eat due to oral pain. They, who were originally enthusiastic about food, become indifferent to delicious food, which makes the owner extremely anxious. Not knowing what's wrong with the dog, the owner can only observe carefully to find the root cause of the problem.

Behavioral manifestations are also an important basis for judging a dog's health. Healthy dogs are usually full of energy, like to play and explore the world around them. They will take the initiative to interact with the owner, wagging their tails to express their joy. However, when a dog is not healthy, its behavior will change significantly. A sick dog is often listless, becoming lazy and sleepy, spending most of its time lying in a corner, losing interest in toys and games that it was interested in before. They no longer respond actively to the owner's call as usual, and their eyes reveal fatigue and weakness. Some dogs will also show abnormal behaviors, such as frequently licking a certain part of the body, which may be a sign of pain or itching in that area; or symptoms such as convulsions and tremors, which may indicate problems in the nervous system. This makes the owner extremely frightened when seeing it, for fear that the dog has suffered from a serious disease.

In terms of daily habits, a dog's diet and excretion can reflect its health. A healthy dog has a relatively stable appetite, eats on time, and has a normal food intake. But when a dog is not healthy, its appetite may drop significantly. It is not interested in food and may even completely refuse to eat. Some dogs may also develop pica, biting non - food items such as soil and plastic, which may be a signal that the body lacks certain nutrients. In terms of excretion, the feces of a healthy dog have a normal shape, are neither too soft nor too hard, and are usually brown in color. If a dog is not healthy, diarrhea is a common symptom. The feces are soft, unformed, and may even contain mucus and blood, and the smell will become extremely unpleasant. Constipation also cannot be ignored. The dog may show pain when defecating, trying hard but having difficulty excreting feces. This will make the dog feel uncomfortable and its mood will become irritable. The owner will also be very worried when taking care of the dog, hoping to help the dog restore normal excretory function as soon as possible.

The health signs of dogs are diverse, and every subtle change may hide health problems. As owners, we should always pay attention to the dog's physical appearance, behavioral manifestations, and daily habits, and feel their state with our hearts. Every observation is a manifestation of our deep love for the dog. When we find that the dog has signs of being unhealthy, don't panic. Take the dog to see a veterinarian in time and let professionals diagnose and treat it. Because the health of the dog is our greatest concern. We should use love and care to escort the dog's health, so that they can always be by our side and spend every happy day.