Annual Exams for Cats and Dogs
on February 8, 2016
Posted in Cats
Here is a list of signs that your pet may be developing a problem. Many times people think that these are simply signs of old age, but they are not. If your pet shows these signs be sure to take him to see your veterinarian to get things checked out.
- Excessive drooling or bad breath
- Increased drinking and/or urination
- Dry, red or cloudy eyes
- Change in appetite
- Difficulty getting up, or stiffness on getting up
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Coughing or sneezing excessively
- Change in activity level
- Skin lumps or sores
- Sleeping more than normal
If your pet has these signs, it is likely that your veterinarian will want to do blood or urine testing and possibly radiographs or an ECG if he or she thinks that the heart is abnormal. If disease is detected early it is usually a lot easier to treat with either conventional or holistic medicine. Do not neglect your pet’s annual examination as it may save his or her life! ( Note : An annual exam does not mean annual vaccinations. Your pet should only receive necessary vaccines as determined by your pet’s health status, risk factors and veterinarian.)
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Janice Huntingford, DVM, has been in veterinary practice for over 30 years and has founded two veterinary clinics since receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has studied extensively in both conventional and holistic modalities. Ask Dr. Jan