Therapy for Pets

Animals have their own special ways of communicating with us; so it's up to us to pay attention!

On our Trailhead Health website, you will find some common ways your animal might be telling you something is not quite right with their health.  These signs and symptoms, of course, are Not exhaustive as every animal is unique with a unique environment.  Your animal could have one of these symptoms, a combination of these symptoms, or none at all.  We do not attempt to diagnose or treat any type of health concern, condition, or disease on our website. With any concerns with your animal, please contact your pet's healthcare provider right away.  Feel free to search for healthcare providers for your pet on our site as well and reach out to them as they would love to hear from you.  Thanks for reading!

DOGS:
 

• changes in their behavior i.e. (not wanting to leave their bed)
• trouble walking, using stairs, or jumping
• pain when lifted, pet, or collar put on
• ears back often and/or tail down
• unique facial expressions
• consistent warm, dry nose
• slowed running/performance
• stiffness or weakness
• shaking or trouble staying warm
• wheezing,  "reverse sneezing," or excessive panting 
• slowed or shorter gait/stride or a limp
• difficulty with sitting, lying down, or getting back up
• discomfort in sitting, or a difference in the way they sit
• change in eating or drinking habits
• consistent diarrhea
• frequent chewing and licking of paws
• favoring one side to lay down on

CATS:
 

• changes in their behavior, IE: hiding for a prolonged basis
• pain or difficulty moving and jumping
• trouble using stairs
• stiffness or weakness
• feline asthma
• sudden decrease in appetite
• sudden increase in thirsts
• gradual or sudden changes in weight loss
• changed stool, consistent diarrhea or urinating outside of their litter box
• consistent or prolonged vomiting
• discharge from their eyes
• discharge from their nose
• lesions or lumps on their skin

HORSES:
 

• negative changes in behavior, consistent disobedience
• resistance to be ridden
• stiffness when moving
• reacting abnormally to touch
• reduced or slowed performance
• stiffness or weakness
• shortened or abnormal gait/stride
• unable to take a lead or gallop
• bucking
• pinning ears
• unable to collect
• "heaving"
• snapping when being cinched
• struggling with flexing at poll
• posture changes