They don’t want to go out
Over time, elderly dogs decrease their level of physical activity and may even sometimes stop wanting to go out as often as before. However, if up to now your dog wanted to go for a walk and is beginning to reject this routine, you must begin to suspect that something is happening. Of course, that your dog does not want to go for a walk does not mean that they’re a dying dog close to death. It may be a psychological pregnancy or a pathology that causes them to feel weak and does not want to go for a walk.
Dying dog showing abnormal behavior
The sick animals or those who are close to death perform abnormal behaviors that can help identify a bad condition. We can begin to observe behavior problems related to their mood. Such as fear, aggressive behavior, or abnormal movements. It may also happen that we observe incontinence, vomiting, diarrhea, or other disorders within your possible dying dog.
Vital signs are altered within your dying dog
Among the different signs of a dying dog, we can find an alteration of the vital signs. Dehydration, excessive panting, or an abnormal temperature can indicate that something is wrong. We explain what the vital signs of a healthy dog ​​are:
- Body temperature: between 38ºC and 39ºC.
- Respiratory rate in dogs: between 10 and 30 breaths per minute (BPM).
- Heart rate in dogs: between 90 and 140 beats per minute in small dogs, between 70 and 110 beats per minute in medium dogs, and 60 to 90 beats per minute in large dogs. Values ​​that refer to the constants of a dog at rest.
- Capillary refill time: Capillary refill time can be identified by lightly pressing the mucosa of the dog . It should be analyzed how long it takes to regain normal color. Pressure is generally applied to the mucous membranes of the mouth (gums) and the time should be less than two seconds.
In any case, an alteration in the dog’s vital signs indicates that you should go to the vet immediately.
By Dario Lo Presti
Lack of appetite and/or the will to drink
The appetite is an unmistakable sign that a dog is healthy, so if our best friend starts to refuse feed rations and even preferred wet food should be suspected. It can also happen that they stop drinking water and we must force them to hydrate. As a consequence of the lack of food and water intake, we will begin to observe that the dog vomits bile and that its organs begin to fail, causing pain, rejection towards us, and discomfort in the dying dog.
The dying dog hardly wants to move
If you observe your dog lethargic in a corner of the house and also shows all the symptoms that we have mentioned above, perhaps your pet is turning out to be a dying dog. This is a very delicate moment. Therefore, we advise you to offer a comfortable place to rest, a pleasant environment. And, also, pay close attention to them at all times. It is important that you feel accompanied. If you have a dying dog or a dead dog, here is an article on what to do about it.
