Sick Pet Symptoms: Six Surprising Signs of Illness

Looking back, clues were there. Olivia, a robust Rottweiler/Shepherd mix, knocked at the door to come back in after just a few minutes outside in the yard she used to love–a real change in behavior. She pawed at her ear, had more eye goop, started sneezing. Most telling, our other dog began to lick her face months ago–before any of the other changes. He knew…it wasn’t allergies.
The CT scan showed a huge tumor that went from her nose to her brain, 8 by 4 centimeters. Yet she continued to play, run, love her walks, and adore food. (All food!)
The clues were there; I just didn’t know how to read them. As a doctor, I assumed I’d be able to pick up on signs of serious illness in my dogs. I was wrong! So I’m passing this article on to you, hoping it will help you help your pets.