So you think your dog might be sick but you're not too sure. Its important to watch for anything that might give you a clue that not everything is fine with your dogs health.

Here are a few symptoms to look for so that you can decide if you dogs illness is serious enough to warrant a visit to the Animal Hospital.

1. Bleeding – If your dog appears to be bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum or genitalia.
2. Loss of Appetite – this would be a clue especially if your dog is usually a healthy eater until recently.
3. Water Consumption – If the dog is consuming more water than normal. Dogs will drink more in hot weather, but if you notice the dog drinking excessive amounts of water, see a Vet.
4. Fatigue – If the dog seems unusually inactive or tired.
5. Pain – If you notice that your dog appears to be in pain when you pet him/her.
6. Problems Urinating or Defecating - This is a sign that something is not right.
7. Disorientation or Agression - If your otherwise friendly dog seems to be moody, just not acting normal, this could be a sign of some sort of stress or other illness.
8. Unpleasant Discharge – if you dog has any sort of discharge, have this looked at.
9. Vomiting or Diarrhea – This could be a sign of intestinal issues.
10. Frequent Scratching – Could be a sign of fleas or a more serious skin irritation.
11. Dull Coat – Dull fur can be a sign that your dog is not as healthy as they could be.
12. Dry Nose – your dogs nose should be cold and wet. If it's not, this could be a sign of a problem.
13. Trouble Breathing – If your dog appears to be breathing heavily or seems to have a faster than normal heartbeat even at rest, this could be a sign of problems.
14. Limping – Could be a sign that something is wrong with your dogs paws.