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Dog owners, who recognize the early signs and symptoms of illness or pain in their dogs, will not only relieve their loved one’s suffering but may also be able to save themselves an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Not only is it important to recognize these signs early to relieve pain and suffering, but it is much more effective to treat an illness when it is detected early.

Temperature, Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate

If your dog’s temperature reaches 105º or above OR 96º or below please take him/her to the emergency vet immediately!

An adult dog will have a respiratory rate of 15-20 breaths per minute (depending on such variables as size and weight) and a heart rate of 80-120 beats per minute. Don’t be alarmed if the heartbeat seems irregular compared to a human’s heartbeat, it is irregular in many dogs. Have your vet check it out and get used to how it feels when it is normal.

The desirability of a hunting dog depends a lot on its training, the type of prey you’re seeking, and what exactly you expect the dog to do. From sniffing out prey to skillfully fetching fallen birds, what follows are the top five hunting dog breeds money can buy.

Behavior Changes

Any behavior changes that are not associated with a change in the household atmosphere, such as jealousy over a new pet or child may be an indication of an illness. Signs of behavioral changes may be:

1. Along with the golden retriever, Labradors are ranked as the most popular breed in the United States. Because of their moisture-repellent coats and web-like feet, labs are known as water dogs that easily swim to fetch prey. Also important is their good temperament and high level of intelligence, which makes them ideal for training.

o Depression

o Anxiety

o Fatigue

o Sleepiness

o Falling/Stumbling

If your dog shows any of these signs, he/she needs to be kept under close watch for a few hours, or even a few days, until positive signs develop or he/she has returned to normal. Do not try to exercise the dog or put him/her in any situation that may cause stress. Most veterinarians will want for you to keep track of when the symptoms first appeared, whether they are getting better or worse, and also whether the symptoms are intermittent, continuous, or increasing in frequency.

2. English Springer Spaniel. These medium-sized dogs are gaining in popularity in the hunting world. Although they are smaller than typical gundogs, they make up for it with spunk and personality. And with strong legs, a high energy level, and a dense short undercoat covered by a long top coat, they are ideal for long days out hunting in most climate conditions.

Pain

3. Another versatile hunter is the German shorthaired pointer, a breed that works equally well on land and in water. Instead of flushing like the spaniel, the pointer lives true to its name and freezes and points to tracked prey. What is more, they are highly intelligent and obedient, which means easy to train.

Dogs that are in pain will likely indicate that they are suffering by giving you clues as to where the area of discomfort is. For instance, a dog that has abdominal pain will continually glance toward their belly, bite or lick the area, and will not want to leave his/her bed.

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