The American Veterinary Medical Association therefore suggests that you consult your veterinarian if your pet shows any of the following signs:

• Abnormal discharges from the nose, eyes, or other body openings.

• Abnormal behavior, sudden viciousness, or lethargy.

• Abnormal lumps, limping, or difficulty getting up or lying down.

• Loss of appetite, marked weight losses or gains, or excessive water consumption.

• Difficult, abnormal, or uncontrolled waste elimination.

• Excessive head shaking, scratching, and licking or biting any part of the body.

• Dandruff, loss of hair, open sores, or a ragged or dull coat.

• Foul breath or excessive tarter deposits on teeth.