If you have a pet, you should know that this means a huge responsibility. Besides being in charge with feeding them and enabling them to have the physical activity they need to stay in good shape, you are also responsible with their health. As a dog owner, you are probably aware of your pet’s behaviors and habits, so you know that any change happens for a reason. That is why you need to constantly analyze your dog’s condition and try to understand what the signs are telling you. Do not neglect your pet’s weird behavior, because this may indicate a potential disease. Here are some of the most common symptoms that are telling you the dog may be suffering from an illness:

Strange odors

You can probably recognize the traditional “dog smell”, and this is completely normal, so it is not what we are talking about. If besides the normal odor, you also notice something weird, this definitely means there is something wrong going on with your pet. Bad breath, also known as “halitosis”, cannot appear unless the animal is suffering from a dysfunction of the digestive system, lungs, gut or a mouth’s affection. This indicates there is some sort of bacterium or virus inside the dog’s body, so it either needs a better oral hygiene, or you need to take it to the vet as soon as possible. Further investigations may reveal a lot of serious problems, and that is why bad breath is not a sign to be neglected.

Vomiting and diarrhea

Most dogs have episodes when they are affected by something they had eaten, but this generally happens after they have something they should not: fat foods, proteins etc. however, if you seem to cannot explain why the pet is having these digestive dysfunctions, make sure you call the vet. Both diarrhea and vomiting mean losing valuable liquids either through bowel movements or the mouth, and this will definitely lead to dehydration. A single symptom is not necessary a reason of concern. Bu if the problems are repeated and last more than a couple of days, get yunnan baiyao plaster patches and see a vet because they may indicate liver conditions, stomach illnesses or even cancer.

Compulsive chewing or scratching

Scratching is probably something that makes your dog so adorable. But in case this becomes something the pet does not seem to be able to control, you should start worrying. Compulsive chewing or scratching can mean the animal is having an ear infection, nose itch, digestive problems, allergies to several substances, skin conditions, hormonal imbalance, parasites and many others. These may be difficult to discover otherwise, so pay a lot of attention and check whether the dog is just bored or there is something actually bothering it. Make some changes in their eating and life routine and if this does not work and the issues still exists, take the pet to the veterinary’s clinic for a professional checkup.