All pet owners love to see their beloved friends in the best possible of all health. There is nothing like watching a healthy dog frolicking in and about the house. But it is normal for a dog at some point in his lifetime to come down with some type of illness. You as a new pet owner should be aware of dog illness symptoms, so that you can help your dog get better much more quickly. Why wait until the dog has a severe health issue before taking him to the vet. If you know what dog illness symptoms to look for then you will be able to take preventative measures.

The following dog illness symptoms will help you remain aware of possible health problems:

1. No Sleep - When you dog doesn't get much sleep, you should know that there may be a health reason, and you should get your dog to the vet as soon as possible.

2. Worms, parasites and Mosquitos - Its important that you de worm your pet as often as the doctor suggests. Mosquitos can carry dangerous heart worms and other parasites can also cause your pet to get sick.

3. Distress - If your dog does not seem to be acting normally then this is one of the many dog illness symptoms. When you keep your dog inside all the time and he doesn't get the exercise he needs, then you may be distressing your dog and might cause him to get ill.

4. Itching, biting, skin sores, hair falling out are dog illness symptoms and usually indicate an allergy to something.

5. Drinking excessive amounts of water is an indication that your dog may have some type of illness like diabetes. Other factors like exposure to harsh climatic conditions, a lack of exercise, poor quality food, can contribute to dog illness symptoms, so you want to be aware of these. Make sure your dog gets the exercise he needs, that he is well cared for, well fed, and that he is protected from inclement weather. Be sure your dog has all of his vaccinations or you are exposing him to possible dog illness symptoms.

To keep your dog healthy, its just a matter of caring for him and paying attention to his eating, living and drinking habits. If you see anything unusual and suspect any unusual habits as dog illness symptoms, you should either call or visit your veterinarian.

6. These are the common causes of dog illness and symptoms

1) sudden changes in the weather and surrounding temperature.

2) exposure to harsh climate.

3) Lack of exercises.

4) Lack of sleep.

5) Eating poor quality contaminated food.

6) Infected by diseases, worms and parasites. Mosquitoes can be the carriers of diseases and dangerous heart worms.

7) Incomplete or improper immunization shots.

8) Weak gene inherited from their parent.

9) Distress from many reasons and possibilities such as staying alone, lock up in cage, etc.

10) Allergy which can be seen from symptoms such as itching, biting skin, sore, hair falling etc.

Dog illness symptoms

1) Change in behaviours.

2) Unwilling to eat food.

3) Suddenly increase or decrease in weight.

4) unpleasant smell from your dog.

5) Diarrhea and liquid feces discharge.

6) Blood in urine.

7) Frequent vomiting.

8) Dry nose. A healthy dog has a wet and cold nose.

9) Breathing and respiratory problems.

10) Coughing.

11) Drinking too much water from possible problems such as diabetes, kidney and liver problems.

12) Redness discharge in the eyes.

The symptoms mentioned above are common symptoms for many diseases and illness. It is better to check with your local veterinarian because diagnosis of the illness by yourself can be inaccurate and dangerous which can take away the life of your dog if they are infected with dangerous parasites such as heart worms.

Dog is your best friend.