How do you know if your pet is sick??

Prevention is the medicine. Have your pet fully vaccinated every year; supervise your pet; and provide your pet with a proper diet and adequate exercise.

Even with all of the above, your pet may still get sick. While it can be difficult to know when to call the vet, here are a few guidelines in recognizing a sick pet:

Diarrhea
Unexplained or sudden weight loss
Significant loss of appetite or increased appetite
Vomiting
Pawing at ears or shaking head
Lumps on body
Significant fur loss (not just shedding, which is normal); dull, patchy coat
Persistent sneezing or coughing
Abnormal discharge from the eyes or nose
Stiffness or weakness in any joints; pet moves with difficulty
Straining to urinate or defecate. Inability to urinate is an emergency - get your cat to the vet immediately.
Injury

Note: Keep the name and number of the closest emergency vet clinic (for after-hours pet care), as well as those of your regular vet, close by the telephone.

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