Poodles are among the breeds that are very suitable for home life, but during the process of raising them it is still possible for them to get sick or have diarrhea. Here is a summary of possible warning signs that may indicate illness in a Poodle.
Possible signs that a Poodle is sick
1. Reduced appetite: the dog's appetite decreases or disappears entirely. Even attractive food no longer interests the dog, no matter how the owner tries to tempt it.
2. Vomiting and diarrhea: the dog may vomit easily, have diarrhea, sneeze often, and develop watery eyes. A normally moist nose may also become dry, red, or swollen.
3. Unpleasant body odor: if the dog gives off a bad smell even after bathing, there may be an underlying health problem.
4. Low energy: a sick dog often becomes listless, likes to hide under blankets, grows sensitive to its surroundings, and may seem irritable or uneasy.
Abnormal signs involving the mouth
5. Excessive drooling: sudden heavy drooling may mean the dog injured its mouth or swallowed something that is stuck.
6. Difficulty swallowing: if something is caught in the throat or if the dog has an oral lesion, swallowing may become difficult and excessive drooling may appear at the same time.
7. Drinking water frantically: drinking a lot after exercise is normal, but if a dog drinks excessively every day, it may be a sign of fever, kidney problems, diabetes, or pyometra.
Differences in stool
8. Hard, dry stool: if the dog seems uncomfortable when defecating and the stool is hard or pellet-like, it may indicate insufficient fiber intake or poor intestinal lubrication.
9. Loose stool: diarrhea may be caused by a chill due to weather changes, parasites, indigestion, or enteritis. In such cases, medical attention should be sought promptly.
10. Change in stool color: if the color of the stool changes while the diet remains the same, owners should stay alert and take the dog for examination.
Abnormal behaviors in a Poodle
11. Frequent head shaking: occasional shaking after a bath is not a big issue, but repeated head shaking may indicate ear disease such as ear canal inflammation or eardrum problems. Some owners may start with ear drops, but if it does not improve, the dog should be taken to the clinic.
12. Licking the paws: dogs do not normally spend all their time cleaning themselves. If a dog keeps licking its paws, the behavior should be stopped and the cause investigated, otherwise it may worsen.
13. Rubbing the eyes or head: dogs usually do not rub their eyes or head frequently. If this action becomes common, the dog's eyes should be observed carefully and veterinary care should be considered if the condition does not improve.