Pet health symptoms - Page 11

Pacing in Cats

Pacing is rarely observed in cats. The primary conditions that cause pacing are often accompanied by other symptoms.

Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) in Cats

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is rarely observed in cats.

Sneezing in Dogs

Sneezing is a common occurrence in dogs, and is not always indicative of a medical condition.

Sneezing in Cats

Sneezing is the body’s natural way of responding to irritants and inflammation by expelling air out the nose.

Pale Gums in Cats

Pale gums are identified when the normal light pink color of the gum tissues turn pale or white, indicating a serious underlying condition.

Muscle tremors in Dogs

Muscle tremors in dogs are involuntary, repetitive, rhythmic muscle movements.

Muscle atrophy in dogs

As dogs get older, their muscles gradually begin to lose function and waste away in a process called muscle atrophy. It’s a natural side effect of getting older, but it can also result from inactivity after an injury or illness, like a broken leg. Here’s what you need to know about muscle atrophy in dogs.

Lethargy in cats

Lethargy can be defined as having decreased energy and lowered levels of activity. It is a difficult symptom to identify in a cat, since cats typically are not highly active animals

Head Pressing in Dogs

Head pressing is a behavior demonstrated when a dog compulsively faces a wall or corner and remains there without moving or appearing engaged in any kind of activity for a period of time.

Fever in Cats

Fever, or pyrexia, is an increased body temperature, surpassing 102.5 °F (39.2 °C) in cats.

Dark Urine in Dogs

Dark urine is commonly observed in dogs, and is often normal. The color of urine varies for healthy pets, but some illnesses and injuries can contribute to a color change in the urine along with other symptoms.

Bloody Stool (Hematochezia and Melena) in Cats