| Your pet's health is no doubt very important to you. | | | | acting sort of like a laxative, so you might see your pet |
| You don't want your dog or cat to be ill and just | | | | eating grass prior to spotting vomit and/or diarrhea. |
| down-right sad. Of course not! That's why you need to | | | | Normally if they just ate something that doesn't agree |
| make sure your pets are in proper health. But not | | | | with them, the vomit and diarrhea will pass. However, if |
| everyone knows how to identify a sick dog or cat - | | | | it persists, consult your veterinarian. |
| and that's ok. Many people have pet health questions | | | | Fur Loss |
| that they don't have the answer to. Pets are not like | | | | We all know that our pets shed. We see the lumps of |
| humans. Their illnesses are unique to them and | | | | hair build all over the house that, at times, can be a bit |
| unfortunately, they can't tell us exactly what hurts or | | | | annoying. However, if you notice large patches of |
| doesn't feel right. That's why you need to look for | | | | missing hair, something is definitely not right. In some |
| signs that your pet might not be feeling just right. | | | | cases your pet might just be getting old and losing hair. |
| Here are some signs to look for if you think your pet is | | | | However, this is not always the case. In some cases |
| under the weather. | | | | hair loss indicates skin irritations (scratching at itchy skin |
| Just not Him/Herself | | | | causing hair to be scratched away), cysts, ringworm, |
| One indicator of a sick pet is that he/she is not acting | | | | or an infection. Fur loss does raise a lot of pet health |
| the way they usually do. Often lethargy (tiredness and | | | | questions and since there could be a number of |
| or fatigue) sets in when a pet is sick and your dog or | | | | reasons, your best bet it to take your pet to the vet |
| cat may shy away rather than run up to greet you. | | | | for some pet medications. |
| Also if your pet isn't as vibrant or energetic, it's a good | | | | Discharge from Eyes and/or Nose |
| indication that something is not right. However, these | | | | If there's unusual "goop" around your dog or cat's eyes |
| signs won't answer your pet health questions. They'll | | | | or coming from their nose, you got a sick puppy/kitty. |
| just key you in to how your pet is feeling. When a pet | | | | "Goop" normally indicates some sort of infection. If you |
| is not acting his/herself, feel around his/her body and | | | | notice such "goop", clean your pet's eyes/nose and |
| see how your pet reacts. If something is tender, your | | | | see if it persists. If it does, there's something up and it's |
| pet will definitely react with a "howl" or quick | | | | time to go see the vet. |
| movement. That means a visit to the vet's office is | | | | Your pet's health should just as important as yours |
| necessary. | | | | and your family's. The healthier your pet is, the longer |
| Vomit/Diarrhea | | | | he/she will be around to greet you when you come |
| Even though pets are not like us, there are some | | | | home from a hard day's work. |
| indications of poor health that are similar to ours, such | | | | In many cases, the solution to helping your pet feel |
| as vomit and diarrhea. These are two clear signs that | | | | better is through prescription pet meds. There are |
| something's not right with Fido or Mittens. This normally | | | | places online where you can get pet medications for |
| means that your pet has eaten something that has | | | | less. Before you by those meds for your pet, see |
| made him/her sick. In this case, it's common to see | | | | what generic and low cost alternatives are available to |
| your pet eat grass. The common belief is that grass | | | | you online. The web is filled with discounted pet |
| helps remove the "bad stuff" from your pets system, | | | | supplies. |