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Limping, also known as lameness, is when a dog is walking abnormally, unevenly, or with difficulty.
The Vetster Editorial Team
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Hair loss, or alopecia, is characterized by hair loss leading to bald patches and places in the coat that are abnormally sparse.
Weakness is a symptom where dogs move slowly, struggle to rise from rest, are reluctant to exercise, and sometimes have muscle shaking.
Pollakiuria refers to abnormally frequent urination, usually in small volumes. Characterized by frequent posturing to urinate (squatting) with small volumes of urine voided
Anal scooting describes the behavior of a dog when it drags its rear end across the floor; usually characterized as sitting, lifting hind legs, and using anterior legs to drag the body forward while the anus area drags on the floor
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Pale gums are when the normal pink color of the gums turns pale or white, usually due to a serious underlying health problem.
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Limited mobility in dogs is difficulty or reluctance to perform the usual activities of daily living. A dog who has trouble going up or down stairs, has difficulty getting in and out of the car, is reluctant to jump up or down from furniture or up onto people, or is stiff getting up after sleeping has limited mobility
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Rapid breathing (also called tachypnea, polypnea, or shortness of breath) is characterized by sustained periods of short, frequent breaths.
Unexplained weight gain is specifically characterized by the occurrence of weight gain in spite of a reduction in calories and appetite.
Nystagmus is rhythmic involuntary movement of the eyes. It presents as a rapid horizontal or rotatory twitch.
Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) is observed when one or both testicles are not present in the scrotum after 4 months of age.
Cloudy eyes, also referred to as corneal edema, have a hazy, filmy, blue, gray, or white discoloration over the cornea - the usually clear dome that protects the iris and pupil
Joint swelling is caused by the buildup of fluid or excessive bone growth within a joint.
Joint pain refers to soreness of the spine and/or limbs and is a common symptom, especially in older dogs.
Lethargy is a lack of energy or enthusiasm, which most often presents in dogs as reduced activity levels and disinterest in toys, food, or treats.
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