How to tell if an Australian Terrier is sick?

How to judge the disease of Australian Terrier:

1. Bad breath. A healthy Australian Terrier generally does not have a bad mouth, and if there is an abnormal smell, it is a sign of illness.

2. Diarrhea or vomiting. If the Australian Terrier continues to vomit or have diarrhea multiple times a day, common causes include gastrointestinal diseases, as well as internal parasitic diseases such as roundworms, whipworms and hookworms.

3. Cough. A persistent cough in an Australian Terrier could be a symptom of heart disease, lung disease or heartworm disease.

4. If the dog's urine is light red, and the dog has no appetite, it may be acute nephritis, stones, ulcers, etc., and it should be sent to the doctor immediately.

5. Start not eating or drinking. When the Australian Terrier does not eat or drink, the owner should be vigilant, it may be caused by illness.

6. The nose is very dry. The owner can judge whether the dog's nose is healthy by looking at the dog's nose. A healthy dog's nose is moist and clean without any secretions flowing out.

7. Lie down and whine. If the dog is listless, lies still on the ground, and keeps whining, then the owner should be vigilant. This is a sign that the dog is sick.

8. Shaking frequently. If the weather is not cold, but the dog often trembles when sleeping or standing, then the owner should pay attention. This is the symptom before the dog gets sick.

9. Abnormal defecation. The owner can observe the defecation situation of the dog more. A healthy adult dog needs to defecate 1 to 2 times a day. If the dog does not reach this number for a few days, it means that the dog is not healthy.

10. Increased eye mucus. The dog’s eyes are also part of its health status. If the dog’s eyes are dirty and there are a lot of eye feces, then the owner should pay attention. Such a situation indicates that the dog is not healthy.

11. Bang your head against a wall.

The Australian Terrier usually doesn't hit the wall with its head. If you find that it always likes to hit the wall with its head, it may be sick. Generally, it is a headache or damage to the brain nerves that cause the dog to exhibit such abnormal behavior.

How to judge what kind of disease:

1. The color of urine is not as good as before. The urine color of puppies is colorless like water, and it becomes yellowish brown when it enters the old age. When the dog’s urine is darker than usual, it may be a bacterial infection. At this time, the use of salt should be reduced and medication should be sent for treatment.

2. Hematuria occurs. When the dog's urine is light red and the dog has no appetite, it may be acute nephritis, stones, ulcers, etc. At this time, it should be sent to the hospital immediately, and surgery may be required.

3. Unable to urinate. When you find that your dog has a difficult face when urinating, and often makes a greasy posture, but you don’t see anything from it, this may be due to urethral obstruction, stones or injury.