Symptoms To Common Dog Illnesses

This table is not meant to diagnose your dog's illness, nor is it a comprehensive listing of symptoms that are associated with each illness. It is provided to as a guide to you. If you feel that your dog is sick or is experiencing the symptoms, please seek medical attention.

Disease	Symptom of Disease
Anemia	Lethargy Very pale gums
Allergies	Hair loss Dry, itchy skin Ear inflammation Chewing self Pink fur around paws/butt Poor coat
Arthritis	Difficulty rising Difficulty climbing stairs Behavior changes Having accidents in house
Bladder Stones	Difficulty urinating Blood in urine Possible to show no signs
Bloat	Attempting to vomit, usually unsuccessful Hunched up appearance Bloated abdomen that may feel tight Whining Drooling Foaming at the mouth Heavy, rapid breathing Shallow breathing Collapse Off color gums
Bronchitis	Coughing, may be productive or nonproductive Wheezing
Cancer	Sores that do not heal Weight loss Loss of appetite Odor Difficulty eating or swallowing Exercise intolerance Lethargy Lumps or bumps that continue to grow Difficulty breathing Difficulty urinating/defecating
Cataracts	Bumping into things Cloudiness of eyes
Cushing's	Pot bellied appearance Increased appetite and thirst Hair loss
Diabetes	Increased thirst and urination Weight loss Vomiting Weakness
Dental disease	Bad breath Difficulty eating/swallowing Weight loss
Epilepsy/Seizures	Seizures Acting out of it
Gallbladder disease	Belly pain Excessive gas Vomiting Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal disease	Vomiting Diarrhea Loss of appetite Weight loss Bloody stool Black or tarry stool
Heart disease	Coughing, especially at night Changes in breathing Exercise intolerance Weight loss Fainting Panting Swollen belly
Hernia	Lack of appetite Reluctance to exercise Pain Swelling
Hip dysplasia	Hind leg lameness (one or both legs) Swaying or staggering Discomfort when attempting to lie down or stand up Reluctance to run and jump Difficulty rising Abnormal gait "Bunny-hopping gait" Changes in jumping behavior/reluctance to jump Decreased activity/exercise intolerance Some dogs can have a clicking sounds that you can hear when they walk or rise to get up Diminished muscle mass in rear legs (in chronic cases)
Hyperthyroid	Elevated heart rate Nervousness Weight Loss Increased appetite Increased water intake Increased activity level
Hypothyroid	Weight gain Dry, thin coat Lethargy
IBD/IBS	Vomiting Diarrhea Mucousy stool Bloody stool Increased frequency of defecation
Intestinal obstruction	Decreased appetite Decreased energy Vomiting (possibly projectile) Diarrhea Abdominal pain
Kidney disease	Increase thirst/urination Loss of appetite Weight loss Vomiting Diarrhea Weakness Pale gums Bad breath Ulcers in mouth Blood in vomit Black, tarry stools Behavior changes
Leptospirosis	Vary and can be nonspecific and not all dogs will show signs Fever Vomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhea Refusal to eat Weakness Depression Stiffness Muscle pain
Liver disease	Yellow or pale gums Vomiting Loss of appetite Swollen belly Belly pain
Lyme disease	Limping Lameness Joint and muscle pain Loss of appetite
Pain	Vary Depression Fatigue Restlessness Falling Reluctance to move Biting at painful area Change in temperament Moaning, groaning Increased respiratory rate Increased heart rate Shock, collapse
Pancreatitis	Painful abdomen Vomiting Diarrhea Yellow, greasy stool Loss of appetite Depression Moaning
Tracheal Collapse	Noisy breathing Coughing Honking cough

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