Our pet's let us know with a variety of signals, both verbal and non-verbal, if something is wrong. Learning how to read the pet distress signals early can mean the difference between life and death for our pet.
Some pet distress signals are obvious, but some signals are much more subtle, like loss of appetite, or whimpering during elimination or lethargy. Either of those pet distress signals could indicate an internal health issue that would require immediate emergency vet care.
This article describes other pet distress signals that will help you determine if your pet needs to go to the vet.