What To Do If Your Dog or Cat Eats Tainted Pet Food (Part 1)

With the scare regarding tainted petfood, pet owners are certainly concerned about their loved pet, and if they’re affected. So we can ask, can anything can be done for our pets?

Self examining your dog or cat yourself is a good idea. For example, sniff out bad odors, is there any unusual discharge from their eyes or nose, see if they they walk properly, without limping, brush your pet’s fur, searching for changes (such as hair loss), and also check any other differences of their appearance. Of course, not everything will likely be fine with your pet, so pay careful attention to any changes, as these may indicate a problem beginning.

Key is to watch that your pet likely will have visible signs of illness before they become dangerous or life-threatening. Be on the watch for changes in urination, defecation, drinking, their mood, appetite, overall health, or any other common area of them and their health.

In the case of the contaminated pet food, kidney failure is a result of the poisoning, and this can cause extreme thirst in pets, and infrequent urination. Other problems include lethargy, diarrhea, change in appetite, and more.

By noticing these changes, you may find the problem before it gets too serious.

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