When to See Your Vet
Your beloved pet may be exhibiting critical warning signs and symptoms during emergencies if you notice any of the following behaviors:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Unintended weight loss
- Change in appetite: decreased or increased
- Change in normal activity level: lethargy, hyperactivity, or restlessness
- Limping
- Sudden inability to move their back legs
- Crying in pain when touched
- Clumsy or disoriented behavior
- Seizures
- Any loss of consciousness
- Coughing, especially at night
- Panting in a cat
- Any difficulty breathing or labored breathing
- Any blue, purple, or pale hue to the tongue and gums
- Sudden collapse
- Excessive drooling
- Straining in the litter box without producing any urine
- Crying out while urinating
- Change in urination: location, frequency, amount, color, smell
- Bloated abdomen
- Sneezing excessively
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Nosebleed or bruising anywhere on the body
- Any unusual odor
- Hair loss
- Runny eyes or nose
- Squinting
