If you have a pet dog or a cat in your family or maybe both, as an owner, you will want to be sure that they are healthy and contented and stay that way. Just as in humans, there are many illnesses that can strike at your pet and some of them are easy to treat whilst others can prove fatal, so it's important to be able to spot the signs and get treatment as soon as possible. Do you know about these diseases? Would you know what to look out for?
Here is some information about dogs and cats that you may find useful. When an animal is ill it will sometimes try to hide away in a dark quiet place if its in pain or discomfort and this behaviour is a sign to look out for, particularly if your pet is normally always happy to be amongst the family. Dogs and especially cats seldom complain and because they cannot express themselves verbally and tell us what their symptoms are, they have this tendency to shut themselves away. So, its up to you, the owner, to be aware of any change in behaviour patterns.
Look out for signs that they are wanting to sleep a lot more than usual, which can be quite a lot with a dogs and cats anyway. Regularly check their eyes, ears and skin for problem signs, especially unpleasant odours and discharges. Are they less playful than normal? These can be the signs and symptoms that not all is well.
If you notice any changes in your dog or cats usual behavior then its much better to be safe than sorry, so call your vet, tell them that you are worried about your pet and explain the symptoms you pet is displaying. They will let you know if you need to make an appointment or if you need to get your pet to them straight away.
Some of the following signs and symptoms to look out for are potentially dangerous and you need to take the appropriate action if spotted.
o Loss of appetite, weight loss or excessive water consumption
o Lethargy or sudden bouts of viciousness
o Extreme Lethargy
o Constant Vomiting
o Diarrhea
o Disorientation
o Seizure
o Difficulty in walking
o Persistent cough
o Pale pink or bluish gums
o Breathing difficulty
o Blood in urine, vomit or faeces
o Bloated abdomen
o Unusual discharges from the eyes or nose
o Foul smelling breath
o Excessive head shaking
These are just some of the symptoms that your dog or cat may display and if you spot any of these, or other warning signs, then contact your vet or better still, take your pet to the veterinary clinic as soon as possible so that he can be examined and treated.
Rosemary has written many articles on dogs and cats and If you would like more invaluable information about the care of your pets and would also like to see fresh information on a regular basis then please visit her site at http://www.theinfochief.com/dogs_and_cats
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