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26 Signs Your Dog Might Be Dying | Molly Jacobson
Molly Jacobson discusses how to recognize the signs that your beloved dog might be in the last months, weeks, or days of their life. Articles about the end of life: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/signs-your-dog-is-dying/ https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/hospice-and-end-of-life/warning-signs-dog-is-dying/ Signs Often Seen Starting in the Last Months of Life: 1. Weight Loss, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFPUYZtPJ_8 2. Loss of Appetite, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWVfBhf4gD0A, and: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/dog-not-eating/ 3. Dehydration is often caused by diarrhea, urinary incontinence, and vomiting, see below. 4. Diarrhea, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/diarrhea-in-dogs/ and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzYzZwlA4xo 5. Urinary Incontinence, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIJkyODHyi0 and: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/bed-sores-on-dogs/ 6. Vomiting, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/vomiting-in-dogs/ and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2b74r09eDQ 7. Dimmed or Dull Eyes see Urinary Incontinence 8. Looking Unkempt see Urinary Incontinence Signs Often Seen in the Last Weeks of a Dog’s Life: 9. Pain, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/drugs/pain-management-plus-natural-pain-relief-for-dogs/ and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvA7W9XlciM 10. Restlessness see videos and articles under pain 11. Behavioral Changes, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4V1nehuGiU&t=2057s and articles under pain 12. Changes in Sleep Patterns, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBititnn7U0 13. Breathing Problems, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28IQXhAtXk 14. Confusion see articles on lethargy and depression 15. Depression, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4V1nehuGiU and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dj7ajAPhL0 16. Wanting to Be Outside, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4zmrzS0Mk Signs Often Seen in the Last Days: 17. Lethargy, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Bh1wIp5bY and: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/lethargy-in-dogs/ 18. Lack of Interest see articles on lethargy and depression, wanting to be outside. 19. Lack of Coordination see articles on lethargy and depression. 20. Twitching see articles on lethargy and depression. 21. Weakness see articles on lethargy and depression. 22. Inability to Control Bowel Movements, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/blood-in-dog-stool/ and urinary incontinence and diarrhea above. 23. No Eating or Drinking: See the article on the loss of appetite above. 24. Seizures: see article on brain tumors: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/brain-tumors-in-dogs/ 25. A Puffy Appearance, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXM_jMgkdI 26. Body Odor, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28IQXhAtXk Remember: none of these signs mean your dog is dying ... ask your veterinarian for help with your dog’s medical issues ASAP. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Stages of Dying 02:00 1-3 Months 02:25 Weight Loss 02:45 Loss of Appetite 03:29 Dehydration 04:00 Diarrhea 04:30 Urinary Incontinence 04:45 Vomiting 05:17 Dimmed or Dull Eyes 05:36 Looking Unkempt 06:32 1-3 Weeks 07:01 Pain 07:31 Restlessness 07:54 Behavioral Changes 08:12 Changes in Sleep Patterns 08:13 Breathing Problems 08:41 Confusion 09:00 Depression 09:27 Wanting to Be Outside 10:17 Last Days 10:45 Lethargy 11:15 Lack of Interest 11:30 Lack of Coordination 12:00 Twitching 12:10 Weakness 12:30 Inability to Control Bowel Movements 13:00 No Eating or Drinking 13:45 Seizures 14:15 Puffy Appearance 14:45 Body Odor 14:48 Each dog and death is unique 15:34 Outro 16:08 Medical Disclaimer -- Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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