Lack of Coordination
The dog becomes very unsteady on his feet and has difficulty moving from one point to another. This might be due to physical weakness, impaired brain function or even a combination of the two.
Extreme Fatigue
A sick dog will naturally be less active. When a dog is actively dying, he will show signs of extreme fatigue. He will most likely lie in one spot without attempting to get up anymore, and he may no longer even have the strength to lift his head.
Complete Loss of Appetite
The dog shows practically no interest in food or water. When he does eat, he often cannot keep food down. As death draws closer, he refuses to eat anything at all.
Vomiting
As the digestive system begins shutting down, undigested food in the stomach can make the dog feel nauseated. He will vomit to purge the contents of his stomach.
Incontinence
A dying dog progressively loses control over his bodily functions. As his body weakens, he loses control of his sphincter muscle as well as the muscles that control his bladder. He may even have accidents where he lies if he's no longer able to move.
Confusion
Mental confusion is evidence of impaired brain function. The dog may appear confused at times in his normal surrounding. He might even begin failing to recognize his long-time human companions.
No Interest in Surroundings
Most dogs begin to withdraw into themselves as they draw close to death. They no longer respond to what's going on around them, and they may even cease to respond to their favorite people as their bodies begin shutting down.
Skin
Skin will be dry and will not return to its original place when pinched -- this is due to dehydration. Mucous membranes like gums and lips will be pale; when pressed they will not return to their original pinkish color even after a long time (one second is the normal return time for gums to return to the original color).
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