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warning signs suspecting that something is not right,
without the fear of being too cautious.
Dogs may or may not show some warning Please note that the veterinarian must
signs to make it clear that they do not want examine your animal and on occasion
your help. Some warning signs include perform various additional tests before
ears flattened back with occasional making a diagnosis. Seeking advice over
light tail wagging, raised hair on their the phone is sometimes justified (during
back, bare teeth and lips, or a tucked tail first aid procedures, before administering
between the legs. Even some extremely your pet medications intended for
susceptible behaviors like lying on humans, when announcing your arrival,
their side and exposing their bellies or etc.) but can in no way replace a visit to
urinating requires caution, because this the clinic.
may indicate that a dog is scared and can
attack you if it is frightened and wants to what classifies as normal behavior?
defend itself. If you are not able to catch Always observe how the dog is breathing,
or restrain the dog you want to help in a the way it eats or drinks water, how it
way that is safe for you, the dog, or your walks, urinates or defecates. Don’t create
surroundings, please be sure to contact an obsession out of it but rather try to
a veterinarian or the responsible facility, observe your dog in its everyday life. Even
provided one exists in your area of the slightest change in its established
residence. behavior during walks, play dates, or
at home can indicate the existence of a
A medical emergency or ailment that health problem. A lack of appetite in the
requires not only the attention of the span of one day may or may not point to a
owner but also of the veterinarian can very serious health condition.
be recognized only if you are familiar
with usual behavioral patterns of your
dog. If you’re not quite sure what’s going
on, you are starting to worry, or you see
that something isn’t quite right, be sure
to contact your veterinarian and seek
advice. A timely diagnosis and the start
of treatment increase the chances of a
successful outcome of the illness. One
should keep in mind that certain animals
can “hide their ailments” for a long
period of time, i.e. compensate for the
deficiencies they cause. Visible changes
may be very subtle, which is why more
often than not, the owner either misses
or misinterprets them, especially when
it comes to new, inexperienced dog
owners. It is therefore better to seek the
advice of a veterinarian immediately after

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