Pet Illnesses
Read below to learn how to best support your pet when they are under the weather
Illnesses
Call the doctor if you see these signs:
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Unusual behavior, including aggression or lethargy
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Unusual discharge from the nose, eyes or other body openings
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An increase or decrease in appetite that lasts more than a few days
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Excessive head shaking, scratching or licking
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Swelling or abnormal lumps
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Limping or difficulty getting up or lying down
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Foul breath or excessive deposits on teeth
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Changes in urination or drinking habits
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Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
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Obvious injury or illness
Diseases
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Obesity
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For information about obesity, visit here​.
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Dangerous Ingredients
Some commonly encountered toxins are:​
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Xylitol (an ingredient found in many peanut butters, chewing gums, and breath mints
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Aspirin and Acetaminophen are extremely toxic to cats
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Lilies
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Rat and mouse poison
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Antifreeze
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Grapes or raisins are toxic to some dogs
Healthy Signals
For your dog:
Body temperature of 100.5 to 102.5 F.
Heart rate of 70 to 120 bpm.
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For your cat:
Body temperature of 100 to 102.5 F.
Heart rate of 140 to 220 bpm.
Common Emergencies
For your dog:
Bleeding
Cuts
Bites
Bloating
Seizures
Broken Bones
Cardiac arrhythmics
Poisioning (anti-freeze, rat, mouse)
Intestinal blockage
Allergic reactions
Porcupine quills
Hit by a car (shock)
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For your cat:
Urinary blockage (males)
Cat fights (abscesses)
Poisoning (plants, medicines, household products)
Intestinal obstruction
Dizziness
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