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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

How Do I Know If My Dog Is Sick?

Is There A Problem?

In the absence of obvious signs of illness or injury, one of the biggest tools veterinarians have to figure out if there is a problem is knowing what is normal and what is not normal. There are variances for age, breed, and sometimes gender, but knowing the normals for behavior and general health help alert us if there is a potential problem.
Addressing health problems early is better for the pet and usually ends up saving money at the veterinary hospital, too.

Knowing what's normal

Just like for cats, knowing what is "normal" depends on the age of your dog. Dogs under a year of age are still considered to be a puppy and will be active, growing, and eating throughout that first year.
Puppies go, go, go (maybe even tiring out older canine companions) and then crash for naptime. This cycle repeats throughout the day.
Depending on each individual dog and their lifestyle (busy household, other pets, kids), most stay quite active until the "middle-aged" or early senior years, anywhere from age 8 to 10. Senior status is later for smaller breeds and earlier - as early as 7 years - for giant breeds.
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