General Signs of Sick Dogs

Dogs have evolved alongside humans for the past ten thousand years and accordingly are pretty good at communicating with us when they are not feeling well.  Dogs can get sick from many, many things – but generally speaking, the signs are pretty universal. Malaise When a dog is feeling sick, he will have less energy than normal. It’s where the phrase ‘looking hang dog’ came from: sick dogs will mope, flop around, not want to play, and sleep more than usual. Changes in Appetite and Weight A dog that is sick will usually eat less than normal and lose weight, but some diseases, such as cushings disease, will have an… Read More Continue Reading