8:34 19 July 2010

Should I Call the Vet?

As a pet owner, especially if you are new on job, you wonder if your pet will get better on its own or should you call for some help.  You need to remember that pets feel pain just like humans do, and you and you need to be able to identify, prevent, and minimize pain in your furry friend.  You play a major role in monitoring your pet to determine whether or not he/she is in pain.  To help your pet live comfortably, especially during its senior stage of life, you need to work with your Veterinarian toe ensure a wellness plan that is tailored to your kind and breed of pet. Be sure to watch your pet’s behavior carefully and report anything unusual to your Vet to can help you and your pet enjoy the twilight years together with ease.

Some signs you should look for that signal there is a problem and you should call your Vet: Sustained, significant increase in water consumption and urnination.  Sudden weight loss or gain.  Significant decrease in appetite or failure to eat for more than 2 days.  Repeated vomiting.  Diarrhea lasting over 3 days.  Difficulty passing a stool or urine.  Change in housebreaking.  Lameness lasting more than 5 days in more than one leg.  Noticeable decrease in vision.  Open sores or scabs on the skin that persist for more than a week.  Foul mouth or odor or drooling that lasts more than 2 days.  Increase in size of the abdomen.  Increase time spent sleeping and inactivity.  Hair loss in specific areas.  Excessive panting.  The inability to chew dry food.  Blood in the stool or urine.  Sudden collapse or weakness.  A seizure or convulsion.  Persistant coughing or gagging.  Breathing rapidly or heavily while at rest.  If you are ever uncertain about anything concerning your pet’s health, never hesitate to call a professional.

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