The main sign to look out for are a harsh cough that is loud and forceful. Your dog may also be heaving or retching and there may be a nasal discharge. Your dog may be feeling lethargic. A quick visit to the vet and a course of medicines will put your dog right. One thing you should watch for is that the trachea can be sensitive, so collars and leads should not be used to avoid damage to the trachea.
 
Parvo

Parvo is a viral infection in dog/puppies. It can be fatal, especially in puppies if not got in time. This virus first appeared in or around 1978 and in something like a year had spread worldwide. The signs to look for are lethargy, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea with blood. The diarrhoea will be foul smelling, so much so that you will know there is something wrong.

In treating parvo, time is of the essence because your dog or pup can do downhill so fast the chances of recovery are nil. We cannot emphasise how important it is to get your dog or your puppy vaccinated because if you don't your playing Russian roulette with its life and you will end up paying far more than what the vaccination would have cost.

Torn toenails
Torn toenails are a problem with dogs. They can get them by getting caught up in wire or even something as simple as playing football. If you can remove the toenail, do so and wash with warm water. If it is bleeding badly, try to stop the blood by using a shaving block. If you don't have one, try baby powder or flour or, if your dog will allow you, put some ice on the toe. This is a very tender area and will require a vet to check it out, as it may need further removing or stitches as well as painkillers and antibiotics. Never try to cure it yourself, as you will only do more damage than good.

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