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Causes and Diagnosis of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration can be caused by many diseases or abnormalities, which fall into two broad categories: reduced fluid intake and increased fluid loss. This article explains the common causes and how veterinarians grade dehydration severity by skin elasticity and lab tests.
How to Care for a Senior Dog
Senior dogs need grooming help, proactive pain management for arthritis, vet-prescribed NSAIDs or other pain meds, and quality supplements (look for the NASC seal). Vet visits every 6 months after age 10 catch problems early. You and your vet are a team for a pain-free life.
What to Do When an Old Dog Breathes Heavily
Heavy panting in senior dogs usually points to heart trouble — most often mitral valve degeneration or congestive heart failure — though pneumonia can also be the cause. These are emergencies in older dogs with weak immunity, so a prompt vet visit matters; early heart changes can be eased with medication, but advanced stages are hard to treat.
How to Tell If Your Dog Has a Fever
The most reliable sign of fever is body temperature: a puppy's normal range is about 38.5–39°C, best measured rectally. Watch also for rapid hot breathing, low energy, dry peeling nose, and poor appetite — then confirm with a thermometer.
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