How to Tell if Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well

Because it is impossible for animals to clearly communicate with their pet parents, they aren’t able to explain their symptoms. It is the responsibility of the pet owner and the veterinarian to keep him or her healthy. Experts say that dogs are good at hiding their illness, so it is up to you to observe your dog for abnormalities.

Common symptoms of a sick animal include:
• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Lack of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Bloody urine
• Difficulty breathing
• Vomiting

Pet owners know their pets the best, so you may notice early warning signs that someone else may not pick up on. If any of the above symptoms appear, please be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. The safest approach is to have your pet examined.

After submitting your pet to an animal hospital, your veterinarian may ask the following questions to help better diagnose the problem:

• What is the age of your pet?
• Has he or she experienced any of these symptoms before?
• What preventative medications is your animal currently taking?
• Are any of your other pets ill?
• What brand of food does your animal eat?
• Has he or she been vaccinated? If so, when? Which vaccines?
• How long have you owned your pet?
• Does he or she been having a normal bowel movement?
• How much water does your pet consume per day?
• Do you offer your pet any table scraps? How often?
• Are there any changes in your pet’s diet or eating habits?

It is best to know the answers to the questions above. This will make the process easier for you and your veterinarian.

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Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!

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