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It’s not fun to see your best friend sick. They depend on you to take care of them when they are sick. The first step to take is to recognize when your dog is sick, followed by determining the severity of the illness. Some cases of illness can be carefully cared for at home, others require immediate veterinary supervision. Anytime you’re not sure, don’t be afraid to call your doctor. Sometimes it’s a matter of life and death.
Steps
Know the symptoms of the disease
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Monitor your dog’s daily activity. Make a note of when your dog goes to the bathroom, when symptoms occur, when they eat and drink, etc. This will help shape the symptoms. It is also a useful tool for doctors to diagnose your dog’s illness. [1] X Cahn CM Research Source , Line S. The Merck Veterinary Manual. 9th ed. John Wiley & Sons, 2005
- If your dog is mildly ill (not eating well during the day, restless, vomiting once or twice, having diarrhea), you can take good care of your dog at home and call your veterinarian. y.
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Some symptoms require immediate medical attention. There are symptoms that require urgent medical attention. [2] X Kirk and Bistner’s Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment . Eighth Edition. Ford and Mazzaferro. Elsevier, Inc. 2006. Never hesitate to call your doctor right away if you experience these symptoms:
- Comatose
- Excessive bleeding
- Ingesting toxic substances
- Vomiting and diarrhea that doesn’t stop
- Fracture
- Shortness of breath
- Convulsions continuously within 1 minute
- Urinary retention or not passing urine
- New or repeated symptoms in an existing dog (eg: diabetes, Addison’s disease, etc.)
- Large swellings on the face, eyes, or throat.
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Consult your doctor for less severe symptoms. Some symptoms of illness make your dog uncomfortable, which could be a sign that a medical condition needs to be treated. Call your doctor and ask how to deal with the following symptoms:
- Single seizure lasting less than 1 minute
- Occasional vomiting and diarrhea lasting more than 1 day
- Fever
- Falling asleep for more than 1 day
- Do not eat more than 1 day
- Difficulty defecation
- Limping or pain with movement
- Drinking too much water
- Dermal
- Unusual lumps or larger swellings
- Other unusual symptoms or behavior (shaking or groaning)
Treatment of illness at home
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Do not feed if your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea. For healthy puppies and dogs over 6 months of age, you may not be able to feed for up to 24 hours if the initial symptom is vomiting or diarrhea.
- You should also not give your dog his favorite food and chew on toy bones.
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Make sure your dog is drinking water. Never restrict your dog from drinking water unless he or she vomits while drinking. If this happens, consult your veterinarian.
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Feed your dog a bland food for 1-2 days. After not feeding for 24 hours and your dog becoming more normal, you can slowly introduce a bland diet for 1-2 days. A bland dog diet consists of 1 part protein and 2 parts easily digestible starch.
- Commonly used protein sources include cottage cheese or chicken (without the skin and fat) or boiled meatballs.
- The best type of starch for dogs is white rice. [3] X Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline . Tilley and Smith. Wiley and Blackwell. 2011
- Feed a dog weighing 5kg 1 cup per day (divided into 4 servings, every 6 hours).
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Limit your dog’s exercise and running. Make sure your dog gets plenty of rest by limiting their exercise and play time. Take your dog outside for comfort, but don’t let him run around if he’s tired. This is especially important when your dog has leg pain.
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Control your dog’s feces and urine. Pay attention to the amount of feces and urine your dog has when he is sick. If you usually let your dog go to the bathroom on his own, when he’s sick, take him away so you can observe his poop and urine output.
- Don’t punish your dog if he accidentally goes to the bathroom or vomits in the house. They are uncontrollable because they are sick and can avoid you if punished.
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Monitor your dog’s symptoms closely. Make sure you keep a close eye on your dog in case his symptoms worsen. Don’t leave your dog alone during the day or on weekends. If you have to go somewhere (e.g. to work), check your dog every 2 hours.
- If you can’t make an arrangement, call a pet hospital to see if they can take care of your dog at the hospital. Symptoms may worsen rapidly, new or more serious symptoms may occur immediately.
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Don’t be afraid to call the vet. If you’re not sure what your dog’s symptoms are, or if they seem to be getting weaker, call your doctor.
Give your dog a comfortable space
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Keep the dog indoors. Don’t leave them outside or in the garage. Your dog may have problems with temperature control and you may not be able to monitor them closely as symptoms change.
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Create a comfortable nest for your dog. Put your dog in a nest with a blanket so that you can easily and often monitor them. Choose blankets that smell like yours and put them on your dog to make them feel good.
- You should choose a place to put your dog’s nest with an easy-to-clean floor, such as in the bathroom or kitchen. If your dog vomits or goes to the bathroom, you can clean it up quickly and easily.
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Keep the house quiet. When your dog is sick, limit noise and light. Think of the environment as if you were sick. Your dog will thank you for it. Limit visitors or noises from vacuum cleaners, children, and televisions. This will help your dog get as much rest as he wants.
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Isolate the sick dog from other dogs. You should keep your sick dog away from other dogs. This will prevent disease transmission. Quiet time also gives your dog a break.
Maintain a safe environment for your dog
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Don’t feed your dog human-like food. Foods that are safe for humans can also be fatal to dogs. Products like xylitol are especially dangerous for dogs. This substance is found in sugar-free foods and oral hygiene products.
- Other harmful foods are bread, chocolate, avocados, alcoholic beverages, grapes, raisins, garlic, and others. [4] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Do not give your dog medicine intended for humans. Do not use human medication to treat your dog unless you have consulted with your veterinarian. These drugs can be toxic to dogs and make them sicker.
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Remove harmful substances from your home, garage and yard. Always monitor dogs when they are outside. Keep hazardous substances out of reach of dogs. These include pesticides, antifreeze, fertilizers, prescription drugs, insecticides and the like. [5] X Research Sources These substances can be toxic and fatal in dogs.
Advice
- Always talk to your dog gently and lovingly.
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