[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Please remember that just because a dog is presently eating, drinking and playing that they are recovered and well. Dogs aregenetically programmed not to show illness or weakness until they are quite weak and ill so she will try to act normally as long as she can, even though she might be very sick. They fear being attacked or left out by the pack or other predators in the wild if they show illness or any symptom revealing they are not 100% fit, so they "act" normal to try to stay alive.

Here are some links from our YorkieTalk Library for your help, I hope. These can help you know what to look for to keep your dog safe.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/eme...-drinking.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/eme...-articles.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/eme...-dog-pain.html

Correction: Italicized paragraph is incorrect.

Should read:

Please remember that just because a dog is presently eating, drinking and playing, they are not necessarily well. Dogs are genetically programmed not to show illness or weakness until they are quite weak and ill so she will try to act normally as long as she can, even though she might be very sick. They fear being attacked or left out by the pack or becoming prey for other predators in the wild if they show illness or any symptoms revealing they are not 100% fit, so they "act" normal to try to stay alive, even in the home setting.