Dog Pnemonia

Call your Vet when your dog starts coughing as this could be the first sign of pneumonia. Since dogs don't get colds.
Pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infection and is most common in dogs under one year of age. Pneumonia may require hospitalization. 



Other symptoms:

• difficulty breathing,
• coughing with mucus discharge,
• fever (50% of the dogs),
• lethargic behavior, 
• loss of appitite, 
• refusal to drink
  

Signs your pet is sick

Unfortunately, pets can't tell you when they are sick. So you have to be observant and watch for signs of illness.

• Being listless
  
• General decline in energy level
• Wanting more attention- clinging to you more than usual. 
• Frequent urination 
• Brown or red urination
• Grunting when they move
• Heavy or labored breathing

If you notice these simple signs getting worse the consult with your Veterinarian catching illness early is the best treatment to keeping a healthy and active animal.