How can we tell if a pet is sick or injured?

Physical Signs:

• Unusual behavior: Changes in appetite, lethargy, or unusual pacing.
• Signs of pain: Excessive licking, whining, whimpering, or crying out in pain.
• Unusual appearance: Changes in skin color, fur texture, or discharge from the eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Loss of consciousness or unusual lethargy: Unresponsive or unresponsive to touch.
• Unusual breathing patterns: Rapid breathing, panting, or wheezing.
• Unusual vocalizations: Hoarseness, coughing, or unusual barking or meowing.
• Unusual gait or movement: Stiffness, lameness, or difficulty walking.
• Loss of function in a particular part of the body: Paralysis, blindness, or deafness.

Behavioral Signs:

• Excessive thirst or decreased thirst: Panting, drooling, or excessive thirst.
• Increased urination or decreased urination: Frequent urination, straining to urinate, or bloody urine.
• Loss of appetite or decreased appetite: Loss of interest in food or refusal to eat.
• Lethargy or inactivity: Lack of energy or difficulty getting around.
• Aggression or unusual behavior: Hostile or aggressive behavior towards other pets or people.
• Unusual vocalizations: Whining, howling, or other unusual vocalizations.
• Unusual body language: Lethargy, hunched posture, or crouching.

Other signs:

• Temperature changes: Cold or shivering in cold weather, hot and sweaty in hot weather.
• Unusual wound or injury: Signs of trauma, such as bleeding, bruising, or unusual swelling.
• Signs of illness: Fever, cough, or other signs of illness.

Note: It's important to be aware of the normal behavior for your pet and to know what their usual signs of illness are. If you notice any changes in your pet's behavior or appearance, it's important to take them to the vet for diagnosis and treatment.