All about dog illnesses

Dog illnesses can happen at any time. Believe it or not, some dogs are more susceptible to certain dog illnesses than others.

Symptoms of dog illnesses

Symptoms of dog diseases can vary from poor coat condition to bleeding.  You may be able to treat minor complaints yourself but should your dog exhibit any of the symptoms then you must take him to a vet immediately.

• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, genitalia
  
  

• Not eating or eating much less than normal for more than 1 day
  
  

• Drinking excessively
  
  

• Lethargy.
  
  

• Pain when you touch or move the animal
  
  

• Inability to urinate or defecate or showing signs of stress when attempting these activities

A veterinarian should always be contacted whenever your dog is not acting normally or its health is in question.

When you go to visit your veterinarian, you might want to ask him or her about the common dog illnesses for your particular breed of dog. You need to be prepared for what's ahead and you want to provide your dog with as much immunity to these diseases as possible. 

The best way to ensure you can provide for your dog when he is ill is to take out pet insurance.   Vet bills can be very costly and no one wants to be in a position were they can't afford to look after dog when he really needs care.

Your vet will likely give your dog the necessary shots to keep it healthy for many of these potential illnesses, but you have a right and a need as a responsible pet owner to know what may lie ahead. 

In addition, knowing what dog illnesses are common in particular breeds can help you and your vet determine what a particular illness might be. If you know what the symptoms are for the illnesses that are most common in your breed of dog, you can better diagnose your pet and catch the illness before it becomes severe. Knowing the common dog diseases will help you keep your dog healthy.

You can find out more about the dog illnesses your pet is prone to by looking up your breed here.

Here are some common dog illnesses. Some of these illnesses are found mainly when the dog reaches an older age; others of these illnesses can occur at any point throughout the dog's life.

Dog Allergies
Dogs, like humans, can also suffer from allergies.

Dog Fleas
Dog fleas can cause illness and disease find out how to spot and prevent fleas on you dog.

Dog Seizures
Seizures can affect your dog at any time. Make sure you know what to do.

Dog Worms
Worms can make your dog feel unwell but they can also be fatal.

Kennel Cough
This is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in dogs. It your dog at risk?

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