Although he can’t talk, your corgi can tell you how he feels by his facial expressions and how he acts.

When your corgi starts to act odd or look sick, it is your job to find out what has happened. When you call to find out what your corgi has gotten, you need to write down some things.

When you answer your veterinarian’s questions, here’s some of the key information you’ll need:

General Behavior:

Does your corgi seem unusually lethargic or tired? Are his eyes bloodshot? Are they tearing up and/or is his nose constantly running?

Pain:

Common signs of pain include limping, shivering, excessive panting, bumps, lumps, bleeding, and swelling.

Temperature:

Your corgi’s temperature should be between 101 to 102 degrees (measured with a rectal thermometer). If his temperature is over 103, then call your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Vomiting:

* Any sign that there is blood in the vomit?
* Is the food digested or not when it has come up?
* Is it yellow or white foam?
* How frequently has your corgi been vomiting?

Feces:

* Does it look and smell like a normal bowel movement or is it diarrhea?
* What color is the feces?
* Does the feces contain mucus or blood?

These are some main questions that are asked to narrow down your corgi’s health problems. So if there is any strange behavior, call your veterinarian.

For more information on how you can protect your corgi’s health, particularly against dog food poisoning from tainted products, check out Dog Food Secrets.