How do I tell if my dog is sick?

There are common diseases that dogs get. There is a remedy to each one of these which your vet could easily prescribe to you or if you decide to take action yourself, there are many dog health books that you can obtain to read up on and handle your given situation.

It's always good to be aware of certain signs.

Some signs of an unhealthy dog are:

warm, dry nose
unusual discharge from the nose
eyes or any other body part
sudden viciousness
unusual sluggish behavior
doesn’t seem to want to eat it’s meal
limping, unusual lumps on the body
scratching
licking or biting a lot on a part of the body
dry skin
open sores
bad breath
darker colored teeth
dirty coat and difficulty getting up and lying down
difficult, abnormal or uncontrolled waste elimination
excessive weight loss or weight gain

These are not all of the signs but will help you to identify if your dog is having trouble.

Please have your dog checked by a Veterinarian if your dog has any of these symptoms.