--- title: Detecting Illness in Dogs: What to Watch For canonical: https://portal.dogsandscience.com/detecting-illness-in-dogs-what-to-watch-for/ author: Dogs and Science published: 2024-01-15 updated: 2024-12-18 language: en category: Health & Nutrition description: Dog owners must be attentive to both behavioural and physical changes in their pets, as these can indicate illness. Subtle shifts like altered activity levels or eating habits, along with more overt symptoms such as coughing or skin issues, should prompt a vet visit for professional assessment. source: Provimedia GmbH --- # Detecting Illness in Dogs: What to Watch For > **Autor:** Dogs and Science | **Veröffentlicht:** 2024-01-15 | **Aktualisiert:** 2024-12-18 **Zusammenfassung:** Dog owners must be attentive to both behavioural and physical changes in their pets, as these can indicate illness. Subtle shifts like altered activity levels or eating habits, along with more overt symptoms such as coughing or skin issues, should prompt a vet visit for professional assessment. --- --- *Dieser Artikel wurde ursprünglich veröffentlicht auf [portal.dogsandscience.com](https://portal.dogsandscience.com/detecting-illness-in-dogs-what-to-watch-for/)* *© 2026 Provimedia GmbH*