How to comfort an ill dog?
Alyson Monahan
2025-07-30 03:47:47
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When your pet is sick, first, remain calm and make a note of your pet’s symptoms and when they began. Then contact your veterinarian to find out if you should schedule an appointment or visit the nearest emergency hospital. Your pet may require diagnostic tests that include bloodwork; urinalysis; heartworm tests or screenings for tick-borne diseases; ECG to check heart rhythm; and other diagnostics. Once your pet is receiving treatment, be sure to finish any medications prescribed, and report any new or worsening symptoms to your pet’s veterinarian immediately. Any unexplained changes in your pet’s normal activity level, temperament, or mobility warrant a call to your veterinarian. Signs of a sick dog include decrease in appetite accompanied by weight loss, bad breath or foul odor coming from the ears or skin, and lethargy, among others. If you suspect that your pet is sick, please don’t hesitate to contact your veterinarian.
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