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Thursday, June 27, 2013

10 Signs Your Pet Needs the Vet

Most pet guardians recognize the obvious signs of a pet in distress and would seek veterinary care for all the obvious signs of illness or injury such as bleeding or an animal who can not stand. But what about the more subtle signs that your pet needs help? Every species has its one code, its own tell-tale signs of trouble, and in the animal kingdom, communication can be cryptic to the human eye. One golden rule is to watch for any behavioral shifts which may have an alarming underlying cause…

#1 Restlessness
#2 Unusual Ways of Getting Your Attention
#3 Changes in Body Presentation and Posture
#4 Hesitation to Jump or Climb
#5 Going into Hiding/ Becoming Quiet
#6 Pee & Poo Indicators
#7 Bad Breath
#8 “False” Hairballs or Coughing
#9 Itching
#10 Not Your Average Vomit

These points are expanded upon here.