When Should You Call the Veterinarian?

When Should You Call the Veterinarian?

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Changes worth a phone call

  • Any change in appetite, drinking or litter box output
  • Changes in weight, coat condition or grooming habits
  • New hiding, vocalising or reluctance to be handled
  • Changes in breathing, movement or energy levels
  • Anything that feels out of character and does not resolve quickly

Make the call more useful

Note when the change started, what has altered at home, current food, and take a short video if the behaviour is intermittent. Veterinary teams can triage far better with specifics.

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