| Knowing your dog and interacting with him on a | | | | nose, or a discharge from the nose; twitching |
| steady basis will help you make up your mind to | | | | ears, or a discharge or odor from the ears; and |
| the early signs of sickness. Finding differences in | | | | strange or foul odors from the ears, nose or |
| normal behavior and observing sickness ahead of | | | | mouth. |
| time will assist you in saving a lot money and | | | | Become acquainted with the normal bowel |
| time. The cost at your vet's is always going up as | | | | movements of your dog, so you'll be able to |
| is the cost of you finding time to deal with an | | | | detect any abnormalities in the appearance or |
| unpleasant sickness. Helping to teach your children | | | | frequency of his digestive bodily function. As well, |
| what to look for will insure they are able to handle | | | | watch your dog for any signs that he's having |
| later problems that may happen with there pets. | | | | difficulty urinating. |
| When a dog is healthy, his temperature is | | | | Check over your dog's coat often for any bumps, |
| approximately 102 degrees F, his heart beats 80 | | | | scratches, bites, parasites or hair loss. You should |
| to 120 times per minute, and he takes 15 to 20 | | | | also make a note of any unusual behaviors, such |
| breaths every minute. His mucous membranes, | | | | as lethargy, balance problems or unreasonable |
| such as his gums and tongue, are pink and have a | | | | nervousness. |
| quick rate of capillary refill. He has bright, vivid | | | | Keeping an eye on the early signals of sickness |
| eyes, clean skin and lots of hair. | | | | goes a long way toward helping your veterinary |
| You ought to call your vet if you notice any of | | | | surgeon effective treat your dog. Maintain a |
| the following signs of illness in your dog: shortness | | | | record of symptoms, when they first developed |
| of breath or extensive labored breathing; gagging | | | | and if they've been intermittent or ongoing. |
| or vomiting; red, puffy eyes; runny or encrusted | | | | |