'I’m a pet expert – the reason you should never ignore your dog’s itchy ears, and five other worrying signs'
Owners should routinely check around your pooch's body for any bumps and lumps. Don't ignore the small ones.Another signal to be aware of is if your pet is constantly clawing to go outside. Going out into the garden is perfectly normal for a dog.
But if they are desperate to go in the garden after eating this could indicate digestive issues. It could even mean their diet needs to be examined.Catching these six tell-tale signs early, could potentially save their lives and prohibitive vet bills and expensive pills.Smelly nailsBe vigilant of discolored or reddish skin on your family pet, as it could be a sign of a bacterial skin infection.
This cannot be left to fix itself. If untreated, it could spread, causing even further irritation and more scratching.This must be treated to prevent the infection from getting any worse and developing into far more serious bone infections.
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