The pet is the twinkle of every pet parent’s eyes indeed! Like a child, the pet needs care, love and timely attention to needs, including the medical needs. If the pet pooch seems low, down and out, without much further ado, they must be taken to the vet and shown for poor health to the vet. Since the animal can’t complain, it must be the fur parent who takes a call timely and reaches out to the vet for optimal health care and support for the fur baby. Here are some red flags to look out for:
-The hunger goes away, or appetite lowers to almost nothing
One or two meals skipped are fine; it might be the weather or maybe a specific moodiness. More than this definitely needs a look by the vet. Two days without eating anything near regular appetite is a clear red flag that the dog is unwell and needs immediate medical care. Taking the pet to Werribee Vet or anywhere else would be absolutely necessary. Sometimes the pets seem to be overly interested in the garbage can or may develop strange eating habits and not take any interest in the normal food they are given. This also indicates that they need an examination by the vet.
-Abnormal thirst
The pet might be drinking too much of water on a hot day but must notice if they are just drinking water and not eating? Or drinking excessive water restlessly? The indication might be a kidney disease or diabetes, so one must be vigilant.
-Tired or cranky all the time
Is the pet just sleeping the entire day and not moving much or moving with sluggishness? Is he or she way less active than a regular day or snapping at tiny irritations? Are they scratching themselves or others at the slightest provocation or getting aggressive excessively? Observing these signs can indicate fever or muscular problems which might need immediate medical attention.
-Poor appearance
If your pet’s coat seems rough or callused, if the nails and teeth look like they are in poor condition and if the ears are droopy and they are salivating a lot, it might mean the pet is not in a good healthy condition. There could be some kind of allergy, infection or skin disease might be the root cause behind the poor appearance. One can dial Glen Iris Vet using Vets On Call who would be always ready to take in the sick pet and help the pet parent out. They are experienced vets who can be at the beck and call of the pet parent, helping out with regular as well as emergency check-ups. They can be trusted with the cherished pets’ health.
Other tell-tale red flags can be limping, yelping at contact, wounds not healing timely and even bad breath or debris built-up in the eye or snout can be signs, which the pet parents must not ignore. The poor animal might be down with something serious; it’s advisable that the parent be patient with the pet and get Vets On Call as soon as possible!!
