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It seems like our pets are always trying tell us something.
My dogs let me know when they need to be let out of the house, when they want to eat and when the garbage truck is approaching the house.
But there are other signs and behaviors to watch that have to do with our pet's health and well-being.
The American Veterinary Medical Association has developed a short check list of warning signs.
Consult your veterinarian if your pet shows any of the following signs:
- Abnormal discharges from the nose, eyes, or other body openings
- Loss of appetite, marked weight losses or gains, or excessive water consumption
- Difficult, abnormal, or uncontrolled waste elimination
- Abnormal behavior, sudden viciousness, or lethargy
- Abnormal lumps, limping, or difficulty getting up or lying down
- Excessive head shaking, scratching, and licking or biting any part of the body
- Dandruff, loss of hair, open sores, and a ragged or dull coat.
- Foul breath or excessive tarter deposits on teeth
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