If you start yawning excessively and are not sure why, you should talk to your doctor. Excessive yawning might be caused by an underlying medical condition. It's a good idea to ask your doctor what may be the cause. If you're worried that you can't stop yawning, you should see your doctor soon.
When nystagmus is a new symptom and occurs with new dizziness or vertigo, the patient should get prompt medical attention. People experiencing pendular nystagmus for the first time should see a neurologist or neuro-ophthalmologist.
Take them to an ER if: They're bleeding heavily and/or they feel dizzy or weak. It happened because of a fall or an injury. The bleeding won't stop, even after two attempts to put pressure on their nose for 10 minutes at a time.
Drooling may be considered severe if saliva drips from your lip to your clothing or your drooling interferes with your daily activities and creates social problems. Excessive drooling can also lead to inhaling saliva into the lungs, which can cause pneumonia.
You should see a doctor for muscle spasms if you encounter any of the following situations: Any muscle spasms that are occurring regularly. Muscle spasms that are not resolving on their own with rest, hydration, and proper nutrition. Any pain or injury that you have as a result of a muscle spasm, especially back spasms.
Belching as a single symptom isn't usually cause for concern unless it's frequent or excessive. If your stomach has been distended for a long period and belching doesn't relieve it, or if the abdominal pain is severe, seek medical attention immediately.
Any time you have a concern about your dog, contact your veterinarian, especially if the constipation lasts more than two days or if your dog is sluggish, vomiting or has no appetite. Chronic constipation can lead to obstipation, a severe medical condition in which the colon is unable to empty on its own.
Call your vet immediately if any of the following applies: Your dog's panting starts suddenly. You think your dog may be in pain. The panting is constant and intense.
Seek immediate medical attention from your veterinarian or an emergency vet clinic if your dog shows any of the following symptoms: Open wounds, possible broken bones or injury due to trauma or incident such as a fall or being hit by a vehicle, even if he appears to be acting OK. Stopped breathing or unconsciousness.
The Tell-Tale Signs of Senior Dog Incontinence Damp legs – particularly if your dog is a long haired breed. A persistent smell of urine, either on your dog or round their bedding. Scalding on the skin, from where your dog's been in constant contact with urine. An increased tendency to lick around the back end.
Reduced muscle mass, a common manifestation of advanced CKD, may result in a substantial reduction in serum creatinine concentration relative to true GFR.
Stage | Serum creatinine values (mg/dl / μmol/L) | |
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Dogs | Cats | |
Stage 1 | <1.4 / <125 | <1.6 / <140 |
Stage 2 | 1.4-2.0 / 125-179 | 1.6-2.8 / 140-249 |
That said, it's important to call the vet if your dog's dandruff fits any of the following qualifications as something more serious could be going on: There are an excessive number of flakes that come on suddenly. Your dog is itchy or their skin seems to be uncomfortable. The skin is very red underneath the flakes.