12 Warning Signs Every Cat and Dog Owner Should Know
When your cats’ coat is altered.
Sick cats won’t have the strength to lick and groom themselves resulting in their coats losing that fancy shine. If your pet dog or even a cat shed so much more than usual, it could have a skin disease, allergies or lack of vitamins. You can change his diet only after consulting with his vet.
Loss of appetite.
If your cat or dog lacks in appetite and it has been more than 24 hours, it may already be because of serious conditions such as gastric diseases, parasites, tumors or infection.
Changes in drinking habits.
Cats can get enough water they need from their food it what you feed them is wet cat food. If its diet only includes a dry cat food and your cat seems to not drink at all or only drinks a little amount, check your home for leaks or water source. If not, take your cat to the vet.
If your dog drinks a very little amount of water, go straight to the vet as they drink a lot of water whether their food is dry or wet. Excessive drinking of pets can be caused by diabetes and kidney disease. How to know if they drink more than usual? Check how much your pet urinates and how often you refill their water bowl.
Vomiting
If your pet has occasional vomiting, then it is nothing to worry about. If your pet vomits a few times in a row, take your pet to the vet immediately. It can indicate trauma or a blockage.
Diarrhea
Any changes in your pet’s stool consistency and frequency should not be taken lightly, especially if there is no change in diet when the change occurred.
Sudden aggression
If your pet suddenly becomes aggressive without no valid reason at all, he could be hurting. An unfair response may indicate that your dog might be experiencing injuries, infections, dental issues as well as arthritis to name a few.