Animals can’t tell us if or where they’re hurting, so we have to be ultra-aware in order to help them. Animal behavior stems from years in the wild which still rules their behavior.
A sick animal can be sniffed out for miles around. A predator will zero in on the animal. Domesticated animals will therefore do anything to prevent you knowing they’re sick in order to avoid this result. How can you tell it’s time to visit the animal hospital in Lexington, KY?
Habits
Your pet doesn’t jump around and play like previously. Your pet is lethargic in place of the abundant energy he used to have. He’s off his food for longer than 24 hours (this can be fatal for cats, so get him to a vet immediately.) He doesn’t want to go outside to do his “business.” All these are habits every pet has. If even one of them persists longer than 24 to 36 hours, see a vet pronto.
Physical Changes
Drastic loss of weight, tenderness to the touch, crying, nausea and vomiting, trying to “go” but only a few drops come out, can’t eat much if at all, and sleeping all the time are the physical signs of illness. Stiffness, lameness, and having a hard time rising are signs not only of arthritis or hip troubles, but also of cancer. Get your pet to the animal hospital in Lexington, KY, upon seeing any of these symptoms of illness.
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