Pet Health:

Just as humans get affected by various diseases and problems so do dogs, cats, horses, birds and other species. Pets rely on their owners to keep them healthy. It is also vital for the owner to know his or her pet’s habits like sleeping, drinking, eating, and playing among others. Any variations in these might indicate to the owner that the pet is not feeling well or is injured in some way.  For those who own a pet it is vital that they make sure that their pet is healthy and is not suffering from any disease or injury. There are a host of veterinary clinics, hospitals and centers where an owner can take the pet to get regular check ups involving physical examinations and tests done to ensure that their pet is healthy. The majority of illnesses and health problems that pets face can be treated successfully with surgery, medications, physical therapy or other medical or alternative treatments. Since pets cannot talk, it is intrinsically difficult to ascertain the nature of their ailment. If your pet displays any signs of weakness, unusual lethargy, sudden aggressiveness, soreness in a particular body etc, then it is imperative to have this addressed immediately.

Some of the signs and indications of good health in a pet can be healthy and shiny skin or feathers. If its skin or fur is healthy, it should be without scabs, red areas, growths or white flakes. Check dogs, cats, horses, birds for ticks, fleas, lice or external parasites. Another way to ascertain if your pet is healthy is by looking at its eyes. They should be healthy and should not have mucus or be runny. For those pets with ears, ensure that skin or fur is clean looking without any unusual collection of wax or dirt or any other foreign objects. Check for unusual growths or cysts too. Similarly, it is vital to check the teeth, mouth, jaw or beak of your pet. A visit to the veterinarian will ensure that a check is done where the body temperature is noted, heartbeat and pulse rate counted, height and weight is also checked as required.

Ensuring that the pet stays healthy involves making sure it gets the right amount of exercise and activity and that its diet follows the requirements needed to keep it healthy and active. Regular vaccinations given by a veterinarian also ensure that the pet does not get any serious or fatal illness. A healthy pet is a happy pet.