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Early Signs of Disease in Canines


  • Continual or significant increase in water consumption
  • Continual or significant increase in urination
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Significant decrease in appetite or failure to eat for more than two consecutive days
  • Significant increase in appetite
  • Repeated vomiting
  • Diarrhea that lasts over 3 days
  • Difficulty in passing stool or urine
  • A break in housetraining habits
  • Lameness that lasts more than 5 days or lameness in more than one leg
  • Noticeable decrease in vision (sudden onset) or pupils that do not constrict in bright light
  • Masses, ulcerations (open sores) or multiple scabs on the skin that persist for more than 1 week
  • Foul mouth odor or drooling that lasts over 2 days
  • Increasing size of abdomen
  • Increasing inactivity or amount of time spent sleeping
  • Hair loss, especially if accompanied by scratching or if in specific areas (as opposed to generalized)
  • Breathing heavily or rapidly at rest
  • Inability to chew or eat dry food
Ventana Animal Hospital
6866 E Sunrise Dr #150
​Tucson AZ 85750
​520-299-1146
Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency during business hours, you may call our office to let us know you are on the way. For after-hour emergencies, please call 795-9955 for Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson located at 4909 North La Canada Drive. 

Established clients click here to make an appointment.
  • Home
  • Our Hospital
  • Our Services
  • Tour Our Facilities
  • Pet Care Information
    • Canine Information
    • Feline Information
    • Southern Arizona Concerns
  • Contact Our Hospital
  • Link Page
  • SHOP NOW