Below is a list of common questions related to pets and their health, where we can help with advice and consultation via video call and guide you if the animal needs a physical visit to the vet.

In veterinary medicine, patients have common symptoms for the majority of diseases. For veterinarians to establish a diagnosis in this case (apart from clinical examination and special diagnostics), a conversation with the owners is very helpful. Try to monitor your pet’s behavior and habits daily to have as much information as possible when talking to Vetzy vets.

Some of the common symptoms are:

Increased body temperature
Refusal of food and water
Lack of energy
Vomit
Diarrhea
Disinterest in the environment

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

  • Diarrhea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Decreased appetite 
  • Abdominal pain 
  • Abdominal foreign body 
  • Swallowing and chewing problems 
  • Constipation 
  • Internal parasites 
  • Anal glands problems 
  • Diseases of the liver and bile 
  • Diseases of the pancreas 

You noticed that your pet ate his favorite toy during playtime, are you worried because he didn’t eat today or did you find some contents he threw up? 

Symptoms of disorders in the digestive tract are one of the most common that we encounter in veterinary practice, and the causes can be numerous. Given that the digestive system includes all the organs that participate in the complex functions of digestion, absorption of nutrients, the mobility of contents through the digestive tract and the elimination of waste materials, but also maintenance of electrolytes, it is very important that you react in time if notice some of the digestive disorders. The signs your pet shows often explain the location and nature of the disease. So irregularities during swallowing and chewing are the reason for problems in the oral cavity while vomiting is most often a sign of inflammation of the stomach or intestinal lining due to irritation or infection, but it can also be an accompanying symptom of some other disease, e.g. renal inflammation. Diarrhea, as one of the most common symptoms can be caused by a number of causes; bacterial

and viral diseases, food intolerance, internal parasites and others, can lead to dehydration very quickly. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

SKIN, FUR

  • Rashes, redness 
  • Wounds 
  • Itching 
  • Dry hair and flaky skin 
  • Hair loss 
  • External parasites 
  • Allergies 
  • Claw and nail injuries 

It seems to you that your pet is constantly scratching, lately its fur is shedding intensively or did you just notice that he has an open wound? 

Besides being the largest organ, the skin provides protection to the body, participates in heat regulation and is the first to be hit by various influences, and it gives one of the first signs of the general state of the animal’s organism. Dermatitis is a general term to describe an inflammatory condition

of the skin until the exact cause and diagnosis. There are many causes of skin inflammation, including environmental irritants, burns, allergens, trauma and infections (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi). Dermatitis can also be caused by disease of internal organs. The response to these causes manifests itself through a symptom or a combination of them, scratching, flaking of the skin, loss of hair, etc., which can later develop into secondary infections with different forms of wounds and damage to the layers of the skin. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

EARS AND EYES

  • Watery eyes and eye discharge
  • Sore eye/ eyes 
  • Glaucoma 
  • Cataract 
  • Corneal ulcer 
  • Prolapsus of the third eyelid 
  • Inflamed and painful ears 
  • Otitis media

You knew that dogs and cats have a third eyelid, but you just noticed it now, has some ear discharge or you noticed his one eye remains closed all the time? 

Animal eyes function in a way very similar to human eyes, so animals can also develop many of the same problems; cataracts, glaucoma, conjunctivitis and other diseases. It is essential that you maintain good eye care for your pets in order to preserve their vision and enable that they function smoothly in their environment. 

Ears are organs that, in addition to the function of hearing, also participate in maintaining balance. Ear infections are also one of the frequent reasons consultation with a veterinarian, so owners are also advised to pay attention to the appearance, content or unpleasant smell of the pet’s ears. In addition to inflammatory agents such as bacteria, fungi, parasites that cause irritation and changes in behavior, growths can also be noticed on the ears in view of tumor formations, so it is of crucial importance for veterinarians to describe the observed changes. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy.

ORAL CAVITY, TEETH

  • Unpleasant breath 
  • Dental calculus
  • Inflamed gums 
  • Tooth fracture 
  • Change of teeth from milk to permanent 
  • Growths in the oral cavity 

Your pet is suddenly refusing solid food, you noticed that he has a pain reaction while he is playing with his favorite toy or has an unpleasant mouth odor and you are not sure why? 

The primary function of the mouth is to take in and process food, and like is the case with animals, they also serve for communication and social interaction, cleaning, protection, heat regulation (especially in dogs). Taking food, chewing and swallowing are complex actions in which teeth, tongue, throat and jaw muscles also participate. When any of these actions are disabled, various diseases, traumas, malnutrition and dehydration can occur. Bacteria inevitably accumulate in the oral cavity, but when their multiplication leads to infection, usually the affected tissue is around the teeth – gums, ligaments, bone tissue, and the consequence is loss of teeth if the condition is not treated. 

Another frequent reason for consultation with a veterinarian is the accumulation of plaque on the tooth surface. 

Owners can greatly contribute to the health of their pets’ teeth and oral cavity pets, so it is very important to consult on proper maintenance methods and oral hygiene of pets.

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible.

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

MOVEMENT SYSTEM

  • Difficult movement 
  • Bone fracture 
  • Joint dislocation 
  • Ligament rupture 
  • Hip dysplasia 
  • Irregular growth 
  • Birth defects or hereditary diseases 

Your dog seems to be having more difficulty climbing the stairs lately refuses to go for long walks or your cat completely avoids using her hind leg after jumping out of her favorite place for afternoon nap? 

The musculoskeletal system includes bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons and other connective tissues. It provides stability to the body, enables movement and protects vital organs. Due to the connection of this system with the nervous, cardiovascular system and skin – disorders in some of them can also affect the movement system. Although traumas are the most common causes of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, the causes are often hidden in lack of nutrients, congenital or hereditary diseases, old age, and even malignant diseases. Very often they require a serious approach and special diagnostics. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet.

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  • Hard breathing 
  • Coughing and sneezing 
  • Discharge from the nose 
  • Rapid breathing 
  • Collection of fluid or air in the chest 
  • Allergies 
  • Asthma 
  • Bronchitis 
  • Pneumonia 
  • Parasites 
  • Diaphragmatic hernia 

It sounded cute, but it worries you because your cat is sneezing, suddenly have you also noticed a runny nose or your dog is coughing after spending several days at the cottage? 

The most important function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen that travels to every cell in the body and the elimination of carbon dioxide from the body. 

When there is a disturbance in the exchange of these gasses, serious diseases may occur. Although the core functions are the same, the anatomy of the

respiratory tract itself differs between species, which explains why some diseases can affect only certain types of animals. Respiratory diseases are common among pets, and although difficulty breathing and coughing are mostly caused by problems in the respiratory tract itself, they can also be an accompanying symptom >problems in the work of other organic systems, such as heart failure. 

Diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract are often caused by viral infections, bacteria, fungi, parasites, but symptoms also occur due to immunological response to allergens, irritants or toxic substances. Trauma such as a blow or fall can lead to a collapsed lung or airway, and poor housing conditions, staying in pet hotels, shelters are suitable situations to spread infections. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

URINARY SYSTEM

  • Difficulty urinating 
  • Frequent urination and incontinence 
  • Congenital defects 
  • Infectious and non-infectious diseases 
  • Kidney failure
  • Urinary calculus 

Thought your pet is marking its territory, but still too often? Your cat suddenly drinks too much water or the color in its litter is darker than usual? 

The urinary system has several important functions. it eliminates harmful substances from the organism that are created when food is converted into energy, maintains balance 

electrolytes inside the cells, produces hormones that are essential for maintaining blood pressure, blood cell production, salt resorption and finally participates in the metabolism of vitamin D. Having all this in mind, disorders in operation of this system can lead to serious problems. Inflammation of the kidneys, urinary bladder can often recur, especially when they are present urine crystals, but the causes can be other. Cat owners will know that they are particularly sensitive to kidney diseases, and in often congenital changes in the anatomy of this tract, which result in problems in its normal function. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

  • Heat cycle 
  • Reproduction 
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor 
  • Prostate and mammary gland tumors 

Would you like to know more about dog breeding, can a parrot lay an egg or you just have a few questions about dog castration? 

Although the reproductive system may differ anatomically in different species, its primary function is to produce offspring. In addition to reproductive organs, regulatory centers in the brain that affect the proper functioning of sex hormones. functional irregularities, infertility problems, etc., are also possible anatomical deviations or diseases that consequently cause disabilities. In veterinary practice, one of the most common surgical procedures is castration and sterilization – both because of the benefits in the prevention of malignant diseases in the elderly age, sexually transmitted diseases, as well as to prevent excessive growth in number of stray dogs due to a large number of neglected dogs and cats. It is essential that the owners are educated about the reproductive health of their pets and consult on questions and concerns regarding the same. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

NERVE SYSTEM

  • Paralysis
  • Spine and spinal cord damage 
  • Behavioral disorders 
  • Neurological seizures 

Your pet has suddenly changed its behavior, are you worried because your dog’s reflexes are visibly weakened or he started shaking his head all of a sudden? 

The nervous system is one of the most complex systems in the animal organism, and as with humans there are still many unknowns in the complex mechanisms of its action, especially in the domain of animal behaviour. It is a key part of motor skills, but also the function of all organs. Various diseases can affect the nervous system, from birth defects and hereditary diseases, inflammatory conditions, trauma, poisoning, metabolic diseases, disorders in the diet to unknown causes. In the consultation with the veterinarian, it is important to provide as detailed a description of the observed changes as possible. 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

OTHER SYMPTOMS AND DISEASES

Cardiovascular diseases and blood disorders (heart failure, thrombosis, blood parasites, anemia, clotting disorder…)

  • Hormonal disorders (Diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease, thyroid diseases…) 
  • Metabolic diseases 
  • Infectious diseases (Parvovirus, Infectious panleukopenia of cats, Piroplasmosis, Infectious peritonitis of cats…) 

If you suspect any of the symptoms or have questions related to the digestive system, consult Vetzy vets via video call. We will provide you with advice on how you can help your pet. 

If Vetzy’s veterinarian estimates that the current condition requires clinical examination, further diagnostics, therapeutic treatment or if it is an emergency – we will refer you to the nearest veterinary clinic so that your pet receives appropriate care as soon as possible. 

Vetzy vets do not write prescriptions, but they can advise you on possible therapy. 

EMERGENCIES

  • Suspected poisoning 
  • Heatstroke 
  • Bleeding 
  • Pale mucous membranes 
  • Suffocation 
  • Attacks 
  • Bone fracture 
  • Inability to move 
  • Unconscious state 

If you notice any of these symptoms, visit the nearest veterinary clinic.

OTHER

  • Weight issues 
  • General care and nutrition 
  • Questions about vaccination and prevention
  • Education of pets and socialization