How to Care For a Sick Dog

It' s no fun seeing your dog feeling poorly. He relies on you to be his advocate when he is sick. Your first step is to recognize when your dog is sick, and to recognize the severity of the sickness. Some illnesses can be treated by yourself under your careful actions. However, some sicknesses are too dangerous and risky for you to care by yourself. These kind of illnesses require the special treatment of a vet. Whenever you are in doubt, don't hesitate to call a vet for advice. Sometimes, the situation can be life threatening. 

A. Recognizing Symptoms of Illness

1. Monitor your dogs daily activity.

2. Seek prompt vet attention with certain symptoms.

3. Get advice from your vet on a less severe situation.

B. Treating Illness at Home

1. Withhold food if your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea.

2. Make sure your dog drinks water.

3. Introduce a blend diet for one or two days.

4. Limit your dogs exercise and playtime.

5. Monitor your dogs urine output.

6. Monitor your dog' s symptoms closely.

7. Call your vet for advice.