How to Tell if Your Pet is Sick

Here are some tips to tell if your pet is sick.

• diarrhea
• unexplained or sudden weight loss
• significant loss of appetite or increased appetite
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• 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
• injury
• straining to urinate or defecate

Inability to urinate is an emergency, get your pet to the vet immediately!

By Inka