It is neither practical nor necessary to call a veterinarian for every little thing that goes wrong with your animals. It is sometimes difficult to decide when to ask a veterinarian for help. Call a veterinarian for unusual cases, such as the following:
- Animal has not eaten for more than 24 hours.
- Animal has a temperature of 41 degrees Centigrade or higher.
- Animal shows signs of fits.
- Animal is shaking.
- Animal falls down and is unable to get up again.
- Animal suffers from recurring diarrhea.
- Ongoing weight loss despite a good appetite.
- Animal shows signs of a contagious disease.
- One of your animals dies suddenly.