Did you know that both dogs and cats can stop eating for a number of reasons, including fever or illness, pain or stress? However, if your pet has a reduced or absent appetite that lasts for more than 24 hours, then it’s time to bring him or her to the vet.
When you bring home a puppy, start training him or her right away. Puppies are impressionable, so it’s important to introduce them to the rules immediately. Excusing the behavior because they’re little will only make the bad habits harder to beat as they get older.
To make your pet's next veterinarian appointment go smoothly, try writing down a list of any symptoms, concerns, or questions, so you have them ready to go during your visit. You can also get other members of the household to contribute to the list, so the vet gets the full picture.
Are you concerned that your pet’s weight is going to cause serious health problems as they get older? Let’s talk about the type and amount of food you’ve been feeding them and what simple changes you can make to get them back to a healthy body weight.
For a start when choosing a vet, ask some of your pet-loving friends which veterinarians they recommend. If you don’t have enough pet-owning friends or are new to the area, then call your humane society or a few local kennels and catteries.
With cats, you need to be particularly careful if they stop eating. If a cat goes even just a couple of days without eating (particularly if he or she is overweight), he or she can develop fatty liver, a potentially fatal disease that needs to be treated immediately.
