(This is based on pet insurance claims)

The most common symptoms are listed for each

1.    Ear Infections –  red, itchy and/or smelly ears.
2.    Skin Allergies –   red skin, hair loss, and/or itching.
3.    Hot Spots -  a hairless, moist, painful area on the skin, often on the thigh area.
4.    Gastritis/Vomiting – farting and/or lack of appetite,  “throwing up.”
5.    Enteritis/Diarrhea –   loose or frequent stools, “cow pies,”
6.    Urinary Tract Infections –  frequent urination, inappropriate urination, and/or bloody urine.
7.    Benign Skin Tumors –  an abnormal lump or growth on or under the skin
8.    Osteoarthritis –  lameness, trouble getting up or walking.
9.    Eye Inflammation –  red, irritated or painful eye.
10.    Hypothyroidism –  hair loss and weight gain

Beware of any changes in your dogs behavior or appearance so that you will be able to recognize an illness quickly. Check your dog daily for any lumps or sores, and inspect the dogs ears, eye, skin, and the pads of the dogs feet. Make sure he doesn’t have any foul odor on his breath, as this could be a sign of rotten teeth or another medical problem. Also check is gums for that pinkish gray color. Pale gums means trouble.

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