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- Annie B. Bond
- November 17, 2004
- 7:30 pm
- 76 comments
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
Read more: Pets, Everyday Pet Care, Remedies & Treatments
Adapted from City Dog, by Patricia Curtis (Lantern Books, 2002). COpyriht (c) 2002 by Patricia Curtis. Reprinted by permission of Lantern Books.
Adapted from City Dog, by Patricia Curtis (Lantern Books, 2002).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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76 comments
+ add your ownThank you, great article..
Thank you!
Thanks!
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As always, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the valuable info.
Annie the inflammation around the skin, ears and eyes is a sign that I was not aware of to look for, so thanks for these warning signs to pay attention to.
Thank you.
Good information and it also helps to have vet checks-especially when the cat or dog is an older one!
Good article - all good things to know and if your pet exhibits any of these symptoms, they need to be seen by a vet. It's better to be safe than sorry.
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