Abingdon Veterinary Clinic

Is my pet sick?

Do you know when it is time to bring your pet in?  We have created a little cheat sheet for you!  Consider the following symptoms and their severity:

• Coughing

• Sneezing

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Decrease in Energy

• Decrease in Appetite/ Thirst

• Hiding

• Increase in Urination

• Increase in Thirst

• Shaking their head/ Scratching ears

• Itching Skin

• Licking Paws/Skin

• Limping

• Change in Behavior (shy, aggressive, clingy, etc.)

• Urinating outside the litterbox

• Accidents in the house (bowel/urine)

If your pet displays ANY of these symptoms it is better to be safe than sorry!  Call our office to see if your pet needs to be seen by the doctor!

Common Questions asked by our techs:

1. When did you notice the change?

2. How long has it been going on?

3. Any changes in your house?  Or the pet's diet? 

4. On a scale of 1-10 how is their energy?  Appetite? 

5. Are they drinking about the same amount?  More?  Less?

6. If your pet is urinating more, were you able to bring a urine sample?

7. If your pet is having diarrhea, were you able to bring a stool sample?