PetHealth

How Can I Tell If My Dog is Sick?

 “Is My Dog Sick?”

“What’s a Dog’s Normal Temperature?”

“How Do I Check a Dog’s Gums?”

“How Can I Tell if My Dog is Sick?”

“Why is My Dog Shivering?”

Checking your pet’s nose to check for illness is an old wives tale – this tells you nothing about your pet’s health. Instead, a pet owner who suspects that his/her dog is sick should check the animal’s vitals with a quick home examination.

Start by checking gum color by lifting up the dog’s lips. Normal dog gum color ranges from a bubblegum pink to a darker salmon color.

Next, take the dog’s temperature rectally. A dog’s normal temperature in a dog is between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abnormal gum color and high/low temperature are signs of illness in a dog. Other symptoms of a sick dog include shivering, lethargy, and often, the dog won’t eat or drink. If a dog’s gum color and temperature is off, or if your dog has stopped eating, it’s time to visit the veterinarian!

For more on how to tell if a dog is sick, check out Is My Dog Sick? along with Why is My Pet Shivering and Why Isn’t My Dog Eating?

What Is the Pet Health Blog?

 ”How Can I Tell if My Dog is Sick?”

 ”Why Isn’t My Cat Eating?”

 ”Why Does My Dog Have Itchy, Flaky Skin?”

 ”Are There Any Home Remedies for a Vomiting Dog?

At some point, every pet owner will have questions like: “How can I tell if my dog is sick?,” “Why isn’t my cat eating? How can I help him?” or “How do I prevent my dog’s wound from getting infected?”

Well, if you’ve ever had questions like this, the Pet Health Blog is the place for you!

An owner of more than 22 special needs dogs, cats, birds and small animals, and a foster parent to many more furry and four-legged creatures, I’ve dedicated my life to learning about pet health. And as a journalist, it’s become my mission to educate other pet owners about how they can help their sick and injured dogs, cats and other pets

What Kind of Information Can I Find on the Pet Health Blog?

The Pet Health Blog will focus on the topics that matter most to pet owners - ways to keep your cats, dogs, birds and other pets mentally and physically healthy:

• Signs and Symptoms of Pet Illnesses and Diseases
• Prevention of Illness and Disease in Pets
• Cat and Dog Training Techniques
• Solving Behavioral Problems in Dogs, Cats and Birds
• Treating Dog Phobias and Anxiety
• Care for Special Needs Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
• Care for Chronically Ill Dogs, Cats and Small Animals, and
• Home Remedies for a Sick Dog, Cat or Other Pet

I look forward to sharing all of my knowledge with other dog owners, cat owners, and all other pet owners! Check out my first blog entry, Is My Dog Sick?

Check back daily for updates and new pet health articles!

In the meantime, check out my many pet articles on Suite101.com, where I serve as the Pet Care Feature Writer! Check out this link for more dog training, cat health and other helpful info and tips for pet owners!