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4 Signs Your Pet Might Be Sick

Whether your pet is young or old, these health warning sings are easy to catch and can make a difference. Check out four warning signs that your cat or dog is sick.

By Lisa Hannam From Readers Digest Canada, November 2011

The signs aren’t always obvious when your pet is sick. According to the Montreal SPCA, a healthy pet is one that is content, alert, active, has an appetite and maintains an appropriate weight for his type and breed. Since cats and dogs can’t complain when feeling unwell, you have to watch for changes in behaviour and routine. (Cats especially may hide symptoms until they are seriously ill.) Here are four things to watch for, says vet Eric Carnegy, of Carnegy Animal Hospital in Halifax:

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