Symptoms of Pet Illnesses

The following are some of the symptoms of pet illnesses

Lethargy

Inactivity or lack of response, indifference and drowsiness characterize lethargy. There are as many as 20 indications that include cancer, heart and pulmonary diseases, anemia. Neurological, physical, immunal, endocrinal, hormonal and nutritional disorders are also indicated for lethargy.

Panting

Characterized by open-mouthed rapid and shallow respirations with the tongue stretched out. Respirations jump up from the normal 30-40 to 300-400 per minute range. Panting is generally for cooling. Indications in non-serious cases are fear or stress. On the other side, it indicates one of the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic and hematologic disorders

Discharges Through Ear or Vagina

A complete medical history and physical exam, some times including, cytological test is necessary for diagnosing the cause of ear discharge. Vaginal discharge is non urinal liquid appearance from the labial vulva. Discharge can be mucousy, clear or colored yellow or green. Normal vaginal discharge is when the bitch is in heat. In the immediate postpartum (post birth), it is placental site discharging. Other causes include vaginitis, urogenital tract infection, neoplasia (cancer), trauma and urinary incontinence among others.

Limping

Renders your pet lame. The possible causes are over weight, arthritis, tendon and ligament ruptures etc.

Heightened Thirst

Rare of the dog illnesses include increased thirst. The pet weight loss coupled with heightened thirst could be Diabetes Mellitus. Kidney failure, Liver disease increased blood calcium and occasionally the abnormalities of the pituitary gland are also indicated.

Anal Discharges

Particularly to cats. Indicates colitis and enteritis

Discharges from Eyes

Herpes, rhinotracheitis and respiratory virus infection are suspected for the symptom. This is particular to cats.

Do Pet Owners Have The Risk Of Contacting Their Pets’ Diseases?

Europeans have issued advises to owners of pets to keep cats indoors and dogs on a leash when taken for a walk towards the end of last month. This followed the fears of avian influenza break out in Asian countries. Rabies is another example of pet owners’ possibility of contracting pet illnesses. Coming in contact with feces and vomits could expose you to the same dangers. For Pet owners it is important to diagnose dog illness symptoms or for that matter if they have a cat as a pet; cat illness symptoms.