Cuddle them, feed them, play with them – pets are meant to be loved and that’s how it should always be. But they also need care and that can be done best by our professional veterinarians who understand the pet’s health. When you need a doctor, you never think twice and go straight to see one. However, your pets cannot go by themselves. They depend entirely on you. Therefore, it is your responsibility to understand their symptoms and then take action accordingly.

Here are 5 very common signs that your pet might be throwing at you if it needs a vet:

The Signs

Unusual Attention: If there is something wrong, then your pet needs you. However, it is possible that you might not be able to understand the signs it is giving. Therefore, in order to make you respond, pets can resort to other unusual ways to attract your attention. For example, excessive barking and meowing could be a potential sign of distress. If you have a bunny, then an unusual sign could be that its ears might be in different directions instead of the usual symmetrical arrangement. This could be because your bunny is in pain. Common sources for pain in rabbits are their mouth where their teeth tend to grow spurs causing painful infections. In case of iguanas, rubbing the face with the cage might be an outcome of environmental or health changes or maybe because their cage is too small. Excessive face rubbing with the abrasive metal cages can cause injury to them. Restlessness: Another usual and the most ignored symptom is restlessness. The irony is that in most cases where the pet displays such behaviour, the problem is something really big. An increased pace in movement and exploration could be a result of brain problems like tumour etc. Any kind of pain or unwanted anxiety can also induce a restless attitude in the pet. Change in Posture: Change in body posture is the easiest to detect. All pets indicate certain unique postural changes which the owners might not have seen earlier. For instance, a bird which is suffering from respiratory illness will sit with its feathers ruffled out for a very long time. For dogs and cats the vital changes can include sleeping suddenly in an unusual position, limping and hesitation to sit down. Less Social: If a normally social and cheerful pet becomes less active and social, then this could be a red flag. It indicates certain infection or internal injury. This change is a big one and it is better if you pay heed to it immediately. Pets don’t realise what’s good for them. They may swallow an unwanted foreign substance in your absence that can deteriorate their health. If anything like this happens, then your pet will definitely go into hiding and become very quiet. Hence, it is best to rush your pet to the nearest vet so that they can act swiftly. ‘Pee and Poo’ Indicators: Your animal’s excretory details are a perfect barometer of their health. This is the reason why most vets advise the pet owners to keep a keen watch on their pet’s bathroom behaviour. Excessive urination could be a result of various health issues like diabetes or urinary tract infection or even kidney failure. For example in cats, especially males, blockage of urinary tract can occur suddenly due to which the cat will be unable to urinate despite the desperate attempts. Changes in bowel movement can indicate a parasitic infection or an intestinal disease. Black poo, poo with blood or prolonged diarrhoea can all be reasons to see a vet.

Take Action Now

In most cases, the pet guardians recognize the obvious signs of a pet in distress. But what about the more subtle signs that your pet needs help with? You must understand that every species has its own trouble code and its own tell-tale signs for help. Whenever you realise something is wrong, then you should immediately call a vet at your house. Our Mobile vet services are available at instant call. So, watch out for any plausible signs because the best that you can do for your pet is to get it to a vet!