12 Pet Health Warning Signs

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posted by Annie B. Bond Nov 17, 2004 7:30 pm

filed under: Pets, Everyday Pet Care, Remedies & Treatments

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Adapted from City Dog, by Patricia Curtis (Lantern Books, 2002).

If your companion animal has any one of the following symptoms persistently, or displays a combination of several, it should be seen by a veterinarian.

Find out the 12 warning signs so that you can better protect your pet’s health, here:

* Persistent cough
* Inflammation (for example, of the skin, ears, eyes)
* Discharge (from any body opening)
* External bleeding
* Lump under the skin
* Continuing pain or tenderness
* Loss of appetite (partial or complete)
* Weight loss
* Persistent vomiting
* Persistent diarrhea
* Fever
* Lethargy, depression

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Jill M. says
Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM

I'm going to bring our Callie (7 year old DSH female cat) into the vet soon because she has lost a lot of weight. We believe it had something to do with a lost tooth because she's stopped eating dry food altogether, and she's down to about 5-6 pounds. She also seems to be under a lot of stress although I can't say how much of that is related to what she's eating and how much is "other". Is there anything else I can give her in the meantime to ease her distress?

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Marcia Q. says
Apr 11, 2008 11:33 AM

what is reccommended for dogs with anemia ?....trinigirl

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Marcia Q. says
Apr 11, 2008 11:31 AM

thanks 4 all this info. what herb can you give ur dog to help with anemia?.....marcyq

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