Should i take my dog to the vet?

A normal healthy dog is bright, alert and responsive; any pronounced change in your dog’s mental status requires immediate veterinary attention. Lethargy and weakness can be seen with any serious illness and should never be ignored. read more

Even in an overweight dog, sudden weight loss should prompt you to take them to the vet. Losing weight quickly and unexpectedly could indicate a serious health condition. If your dog drops in weight by 10 percent, bring it to your vet’s attention. read more

Limping dogs can sometimes wait to see if the soreness will resolve on its own, but if your dog is not bearing weight and holding the leg up all the time, you need radiographs and a vet visit to rule out fractures and significant soft tissue injury. read more