Medford Animal Hospital
Pet Illness
Learn more about Medford Animal Hospital’s pet illness services below.
Veterinary Services
Pet Illness Medford, OR
If you have a cat or dog that seems to be feeling sick, you are likely to want to find a way to reverse this situation so that your pet can get back to their regular self again. When there is a need for urgent care or emergency pet care, contact Medford Animal Hospital to make an appointment with one of our veterinarians to assess your pet. Please read the following information about pet illness so that you can recognize some signs of a health problem and when to seek urgent care from our veterinarians.
Pay Attention to Your Pet’s Behavior
Many pet owners become so busy with their own lives that they fail to notice subtle signs that their pet is struggling with discomfort due to a medical condition. Since pets cannot voice their concerns, paying special attention to their behavior is a must. Take notice of the way your pet interacts with you on a daily basis so that you are aware of any changes in this behavior. Make sure to assess the amount of food and water your dog or cat intakes as well as how often it needs to go to the bathroom. Any changes in your pet’s behavior could indicate that your pet is ill.
Recognizing Common Symptoms
Like people, pets can contract illnesses that could make them feel tired and miserable until the illness passes. If your pet is sneezing, sniffling, coughing, or wheezing, then your pet may have a common cold. Unfortunately, these symptoms are also indicative of an allergic reaction. Because of this reason, many people bring their pets to see our veterinarians to rule out the latter. Our Medford veterinarians will conduct an evaluation of your pet to determine whether it is struggling with a routine cold or if it is suffering from a more serious condition. Medication can be prescribed to speed up the healing process if desired.
Know When to Contact Our Veterinarians
Call Medford Animal Hospital right away if your pet is vomiting, is not active as before, is frequently urinating or less urinating, coughing frequently, has any patches of exposed skin due to hair loss, itchy on the skin, stiffness, or is having trouble rising. All of these symptoms could indicate that your pet will need emergency pet care.
If your pet does not eat or drink at all, it is best to contact our practice for an immediate appointment. Your pet will become weaker and weaker if it becomes dehydrated. A pet that is bleeding or showing signs of definite pain should also be brought to our facility for pet emergency care. A dog or cat that has eaten something poisonous, ran into an altercation with a wild animal, or was hit by a car will also need prompt attention.
Need Emergency Pet Care?
When your pet requires emergency pet care, contact Medford Animal Hospital in Medford for help. Call our practice at 541-772-2222 to find out more about the services we provide to our patients or make an appointment with our veterinarians to evaluate your pet’s health.