Hello! Today, we're going to learn about how to deal with sick puppies. It's heartbreaking when a puppy gets sick... It's important to recognize the signs because they can't tell us where they're uncomfortable or how much they hurt. So, we need to know what signs our puppies might show when they're sick, right?

Easy to Spot Symptoms

Let's first look at the symptoms that are easy to notice. You can see them at a glance, but the standards for pain and how to deal with it are different from humans, so please keep this in mind and I hope it helps you when you need it.

First, there's vomiting and diarrhea. While humans vomit when they're unwell, puppies can vomit even when they're healthy. They may vomit if they've eaten too much or if they're feeding their pups, even without any illness or pain. However, if vomiting occurs due to an illness, it can be accompanied by diarrhea. If it's bacterial gastritis or enteritis, it can be treated with emergency care, but viral enteritis can be dangerous, so you should receive intensive treatment at a hospital. Also, if there is blood in the vomit or stool, it could be hemorrhagic gastritis, so be sure to visit the hospital. In addition, if you experience vomiting more than three times a week for three weeks, it could be a chronic disease such as tumors or pancreatitis, so you should visit the hospital.

Second, there's coughing. There can be various reasons for coughing, such as something caught in the throat, fungal or viral infections, lung diseases, tracheal stenosis, heart disease, etc. If the symptoms are mild, it's okay to observe for now. However, if the coughing lasts for more than a week, if you experience shortness of breath, fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, or other symptoms, you should visit an animal hospital as soon as possible. It helps to provide specific information, such as when the coughing occurs, any differences from usual, and any other accompanying symptoms.

Symptoms that Require Observation

Next are the symptoms that are not easy to notice. They're not immediately apparent, so you need to pay attention to notice them.

First, there may be a loss of appetite. If your puppy doesn't eat their usual food or eats less, you need to be careful.

Second, there's lethargy. If your puppy isn't as lively as usual and dislikes moving, it could be because they're sick.

Third, there's crying. When they're sick, they may cry or bark for no reason to express their pain. If your puppy cries or barks differently than usual, pay close attention.

These symptoms could be due to medical problems or stress. You should keep the environment where they live clean and eliminate any factors that could cause stress. Most importantly, you should have a regular health checkup once a year to check their condition and try to detect any diseases early.

Today, we learned about the symptoms and how to deal with sick puppies. How was it? I hope this information is helpful if your dog ever gets sick. But even though I hope this helps, I also hope that your puppy stays healthy and doesn't need this help. I hope you and your furry friends have many healthy days together. Thank you for reading today :)