When to See the Vet

In spite of the high medical cost, there are situations when you should seriously consider taking your pet to the vet. A short article in Parade Magazine (11/2/08) lists three of these situations. First: vomiting. Not a disease, but it is a symptom that something else may be going on. If your pet can't keep anything down, has abdominal pain or fever, go to the vet. Second, diarrhea. This "can be a symptom of anything from cancer to a change in diet." If it is bloody, go to the vet. Third: limping. If your pet can't put any weight on a leg, is in great pain, or has a fever, go to the vet. There are other situations and warning signs that should be of concern, but they are too numerous to mention in this post.