Your pet can be your closest friend or even a family member to you. That is why it is essential to take excellent care of your pet’s health at all times. Knowing the signs your family pet is having health issues is half the battle.
You must take your pet to see a vet the moment you notice the signs that indicate that it’s not feeling well so that you can act quickly to get their health back to normal.
The following are some common signs that your family pet is having health problems and should be taken in for a check-up.

Constant Unexplained Crying
Unfortunately, pets can’t vocalize their pain as humans can.
Therefore, they express themselves with certain sounds to let people know how they feel.
Your pet could very well have a serious health issue if you notice unexplained crying, whining, or whimpering.
Your furry friend is trying to let you know that it doesn’t feel well, and needs your help.
Head Shaking
You may also notice your pet doing a lot of head shaking.
Head shaking is usually indicative of an ear infection, headache, or sinus problem.
Your pet is likely very uncomfortable and is shaking its head to try to alleviate this symptom.
Take action if you notice it, too.
Ear Scratching
You can tell that your pet is experiencing an ailment if you see it scratching its head quite often.
It could be an earache, or it could be fleas, or an allergic reaction.
It warrants some medical investigation, no matter what it is.
Aggressiveness
Unusual aggressiveness is another sign that something might be wrong with your pet.
Some pets react to being in pain by acting very defensive when someone tries to touch the part of them that hurts. You should consider taking your dog or cat in for an exam if you notice such behavior.

Changes in Appetite
If your pet is severely sick, it might get to the point that it doesn’t want to eat anything.
That could be from a gastrointestinal problem, or it could just be a lack of desire caused by physical pain.
Either way, it’s time to see a vet if your pet won’t eat.
Heavy Breathing
Heavy breathing is a sure sign of a respiratory or heart condition if your pet does it for long spurts when it’s not engaged in exercise.
It’s a symptom that you should try to address immediately so that your poor pet can breathe well.
Lethargy
Lethargy can be a sign of a broad range of conditions from something as simple as an iron deficiency to something as major as cancer.
Neither you nor your children are likely to be ready for how to deal with the loss of a pet if you are unaware of your pet’s health status.
Do your best to hurry and get the best care possible while they have time to bounce back.
Don’t wait a long time to take your pet in to see a specialist, especially if your pet is usually vibrant and playful.
Something major could be occurring.
Confusion
Your pet may have a neurological problem if you notice that it gets confused.
Your pet might get lost in one of the rooms that it has lived in for years.
You might even notice it looking at you, your family members, or the surroundings with a confused look.

Refusal to Exercise
The majority of pets love to get exercise.
Cats have their rambunctious periods, and dogs seem like they’re always ready to play.
Unfortunately, a health issue such as a heart condition or respiratory problem might prevent your pet from being active.
Refusal to exercise is definitely a reason for you to investigate.
Excessive Thirst
All pets need to drink water to stay healthy and lively.
However, your pet might be dealing with a serious health issue if you notice that it has excessive thirst that it never seems to quench.
Excessive thirst can be a sign of a problem such as diabetes, dehydration, or another major condition that needs a doctor to manage it immediately.
Get Your Pet the Help It Needs ASAP
The symptoms mentioned above only cover a small portion of the symptoms that you might notice in your pet.
The list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good idea that something isn’t quite right.
Schedule an appointment with a veterinarian as soon as you notice that your pet’s health might be off-kilter.
The vet can start testing and perhaps catch a problem sooner than later.
Your pet will love you for caring.
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Sunday 27th of September 2020
This was really informative to read and I will keep it as this information is so important for us pet owners thanks for sharing this one.