5 Dog Health Problems to Never Ignore

Dogs have problems just like humans, just that we know that a common cold or a bad breath in humans cannot be fatal but when it comes to dogs, we get confused or panic.

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Here are 5 common problems facing a dog on a daily basis and their solutions

1)Rapid/Abnormal Panting

It is normal for dogs to pant, more like heavy breathing in humans. But if you observe an abnormal pattern, then it is best to consult a vet.

What else could be the cause of heavy panting?

  • Heatstroke
  • Chronic illness
  • Heart failure
  • Cushing’s syndrome
  • Respiratory disorder
  • Injury

What to do?

Consult your vet immediately if your dog starts panting suddenly. This is not normal behavior. This could happen because your dog is in pain. Panting accompanied by a color change in the dog’s tongue or gums are even more serious. This means that your dog isn’t getting enough oxygen.

2) Blood in Urine

Blood in urine could be due to issues in the dog’s urinary tract. This is a serious issue and could be due to a variety of reasons.

What could be the cause of blood in Urine?

  • Bladder stones
  • Crystals in the urine
  • Bacterial infections
  • Cancer
  • Trauma
  • Obstruction of the urethra
  • Spinal cord abnormalities
  • Congenital abnormality
  • Prostate disease

What to do?

A test needs to be conducted to see if there are any serious issues in the dog’s urinary tract. Blood in the urine is common in female dogs older than 7 years and in dogs with diabetes. In case there are issues, it needs to be identified and resolved.

3) Ear infections

Ear infections are widespread in dogs. Dogs in cold regions are more prone to ear infections.

How to identify an ear infection?

  • Head shaking or head tilting
  • Swelling of the outer portion of the ear
  • Lack of balance
  • Vigorous scratching
  • Bloody discharge
  • Unusual back-and-forth eye movements
  • Redness of the ear canal
  • Ear odor

What to do?

Immediate cleaning of the ear canal will help in solving the infection. However, if the situation goes out of the hand and becomes chronic, surgery might be required.

4) Worms

Most of the time your dog might be suffering from severe stomach problems. The main reason for this could be worms. Worm infestation is a serious issue when it comes to puppies.

How to identify worms?

  • Weight loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Scooting
  • Vomiting
  • Coat roughness
  • Change in appearance

What to do?

The only way to treat worms is to visit a vet as the treatment depends on the type of worm. Home remedies might turn out as threats if done wrong.

5) Compulsive Scratching

Compulsive scratching can occur due to a lot of reasons. Now, since scratching is pretty common in dogs, one might not take it seriously. But it could turn out to be dangerous.  One of the first signs is the development of a “hot spot”. A HotSpot is a red, wet, irritated area that is caused by continuous chewing, licking, scratching or rubbing. It can occur anywhere on the dog’s body.

What could be the reason behind the scratching?

In some cases, boredom could also turn out to be one of the factors that can cause this. Make sure that your dog gets enough attention. 

Hope you found this useful. Watch out this space for the next set of common issues that a dog might face.

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