WHAT IS NORMAL, WHAT IS NOT

Here is a rundown of the most common symptom your pet may show, what they might mean, and what action you should take.

Weight loss

If your pet is eating her usual amount of food but is loosing weight, that is a signal that something may be wrong. She may have a gastrointestinal or metabolic disorder such as hyperthyroidism, a condition common in older cats. Since it can be difficult to judge an animal’s weight visually, it is good idea to weight your pet once a month and keep records. A loss one pound in a cat or small dog, or 2 or 3 pounds in a larger dog, is reason to consult your veterinarian.

Loss of appetite

Appetite loss, or anorexia, occurs in a wide variety of diseases. If your pet does not eat for more than a day, call your veterinarian.

Pain

This can be one earlier signs of disease. Animals in pain may become listless, move constantly or be reluctant to move, shiver, groan, and whimper. Neck and back pain often cause animals to avoid moving, and if forced to move, they often cry out. Abdominal pain may cause them to assume a “praying position” with hind legs upright while lying down with the front legs. Any type of severe pain should be checked immediately by your veterinarian. Mild pain that does not go away in day should be checked.

Vomiting

Viral diseases, intestinal obstruction, kidney and liver disease can all cause vomiting. So can something as simple as an abrupt change in diet. As vomiting can be debilitating and quickly lead to fluid imbalances, call your veterinarian if your pet vomits more than once.

Diarrhea

The most common cause of diarrhea is a sudden change in diet, as when table scraps are fed or when you pet gets into the garbage. This type of diarrhea is unusually short lived and is not serious. Intestinal parasites also cause diarrhea, especially in puppies and kitten. Other common causes of diarrhea are infectious diseases, allergies, digestive disorders, kidney and liver disease, and intestinal cancer. Whenever diarrhea lasts for more than one day see your veterinarian.

Coughing

In dogs, coughing is often caused by infectious tracheobronchitis, or “kennel cough” cats often in an attempt to expel a hair ball. Other more serious of coughing are pneumonia, abnormalities of the windpipe, heart disease, allergies, parasites and cancer. Coughing should be checked by your veterinarian as soon as possible, especially when accompanied by labored breathing.

Sneezing

Infectious upper respiratory diseases are the most common cause of sneezing. A couple of sneezes a day may be normal, but persistent sneezing or sneezing accompanied by nasal discharge is not. See your veterinarian.

Excessive fluid intake

On a average day, your dog or cat should not be drinking more than one ounce of fluid per pound of body weight. If you are feeding him dry food now or switch from canned to dry or semi moist food, your pet will drink more water to fulfill his need. That is normal. Any other change in drinking habit that last for more than 2 or 3 days should be checked by your veterinarian.

...::: 51 Ways To Perfect Health :::...

1. Drink eight glasses of water a day.

2. Include two vegetables and one fruit in every meal.

3. Begin each meal with a raw vegetable salad.

4. Make a light snack of assorted sprouts.

5. Start the day with a glass of warm water and a dash of lime.

6. Use only fresh vegetables.

7. Once a week have only fresh fruits until noon, make lunch the first meal of the day.

8. Eat only freshly cooked meals, not refrigerated leftovers.

9. Include one green vegetable and one yellow vegetable in every meal.

10. Go on a juice fasta for a day. Start with vegetable juice, and sip fruit for lunch and dinner.

11. Kick the old coffee habit. Have a glass of fresh fruit juice instead.

12. Cut out all deep-fried foods from your diet.

13. Cut down on high sugar products like soft drinks, ice-cream, candy and cookies in your diet.

14. Never skip a meal, even if you are on a diet. Eat a fresh fruit or have vegetable juice instead.

15. Avoid beverages like soda, coffee, colas and so on.

16. Include high fibre foods plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains in planning your diet.

17. Use salt in moderation

18. Wash vegetables throughly in clean water before chopping.

19. Stream or boil vegetables (rather than fry or saute.

20. Retain peels of potato, cucumber, carrot and tomato while cooking.

21. Do take a moment off to mentally list out the nutritional value of the food you are about to eat.

22. Dont rush through your meals. Set aside enough time to appreciate, enjoy and digest your food.

23. Make every meal an enjoyable experience. Set dishes out attractively and chew slowly to appreciate the full flavour of the foods you eat.

24. Choose to be radiantly healthy. Keep yourself informed about the nutritive value of every food you buy.

25. Shop for groceries yourself. Notice the look, feel and smell of fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy their intrinsic goodness.

26. Watch out for eating habits paired with emotional states, like reaching for a chocolate when you’re depressed. Resist the urge and eat fruit instead.

27. Eat popcorn (rather than chips) while watching a movie.

28. Sit at the table at meal times. Dont read the paper or review bills while eating.

29. Make it a point to have dinner with the entire family at the table, and not in front of the TV.

30. Eat just to the point of the fullness. Dont stuff yourself!

31. Stop smoking.

32. Restrict alcohol consumption.

33. Get a good night sleep, every night.

34. Enrol today in an exercise programme.

35. Take a brisk, 20 minute invigorating walk each morning.

36. Spend 10 minutes every morning and evening doing basic stretches.

37. Do not use elevators when you can climb the stairs.

38. Enrol in a TM programme today.

39. Focus on your breathing. Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly. Repeat a couple of times a day.

40. Learn to relax. Spend 20 minutes consciously relaxing each muscle of your body.

41. Spend 20 minutes a day in silent meditation, prayer or contemplation.

42. Learn the healing power of laughter. Watch a crazy movie, recall a joke or read a funny book and laugh out loud.

43. Tap the powers of your sub-conscious. Relax your body for 20 minutes and project the Perfect You on your mind screen.

44. Balance your lifestyle. Devote equal time each week to work and fun.

45. Join kids in a sports activity and rediscover the joys of childhood.

46. Do keep in touch with friends. Call up or visit them and be at peace with the world.

47. Enrol in an activity (like dancing, swimming or roller skating…) you never indulged in because you were afraid of “what people might say.

48. Forgive someone who you think has done you wrong and cleanse your spirit of rancour.

49. Do a nice turn to someone you dont know too well, but who could do with a friend.

50. Spend a quiet half-hour chatting with your family.

51. Read a great book once a week.

Herbal juices

Neem juice: A liver stimulant that also purifies blood. Good for Diabetes, Chronic fever, cough, Dysentery and Skin diseases.




Karela juice: A natural Pancreas stimulant: good for Diabetes, Indigestions, and Chronic fever.





Tulasi & Pudina juice:Good for heart, cold, cough, Asthma, and controls Cholesterol; purifies blood.





Ginger & Lime juice: Good for digestion, Gas troubles, cold, cough, and throat infections.



Amla juice: Rich in vitamin C; useful for eye, Hair & Heart, good appetite, acidity, and Petic Osteo Arthritic Gynaecological problem. Helps in stopping white hair growth and rejuvenation therapy.


Kokam juice (Garcinia indica): Good for skin diseases, reduces acidity and useful in absorbing summer heat.




Jamun juice (Black berry): Good digestive drink: specially good for diabetics; controls burning sensations, boils, and skin problems.




Carrot juice: Rich with vitamin A and nutrition for health and eyesight.




Belpatra juice (Aegle Marmelos): Good for Diabetes, stone problem, and Joint pains.




Beet Root juice: Helps increasing Hemoglobin and purifies blood. Good for weakness and eyesight.




Wheat Grass juice: Good for Blood Pressure (High & Low), acidity, Asthma, Piles, and Anemia etc.