Sick Pets and Medical Problems
At LazyPaw Animal Hospitals, we believe in providing the utmost care for your pet.
What to do if you have a sick pet?
Pet owners are the best advocates for their companion animals. They are the most qualified individuals to recognize when their pet is feeling a bit off. Because we see our patients for such a small window of time, a strong veterinary-client-patient relationship is key to ensuring the prevention of common health problems and picking up early clinical signs of disease. Preventative care is always best. Early intervention can redirect the course of disease, mitigate secondary problems and prolong a happy and high quality life for your pets.

To achieve these goals, here are a few things your Frisco veterinarian would like you to know:
- Monitor your pet for the development of abnormal lumps, bumps, swellings or non-healing or slow to heal wounds. Grooming is a wonderful way to further cement the human-animal bond, ensure proper circulation and distribution of coat oils, and to detect early any dermatologic issues.
- Any changes in exercise tolerance or any incidents of sudden collapse should immediately be reported to your pets health professional as this can be a sign of serious underlying disease.
- Rapid and unexpected gains or loss of weight should be evaluated. Numerous, and often manageable metabolic diseases, if caught in the early stages, can be responsible for such clinical signs.
- Report any changes in appetite, difficulty eating or vomiting within a few hours of eating. Often times a simple cause can be detected with a conversation and a physical exam. In instances where a ready answer is not forth coming, a diagnostic work up may be recommended before other problems related to this symptom develop: dehydration, tooth loss, fatty liver syndrome, et cetera.
- Bleeding or unexplained bruising could indicate intoxication with an anti-coagulant, be symptomatic of an underlying auto immune disease or signify liver failure. Any bleeding episodes should be reported to your veterinary team as soon as possible so that a diagnosis and treatment plan can be implemented as soon as possible.
- Ever get a nagging cough that no matter what you try, it never seems to go away? Persistent coughing should always be evaluated, especially if persistent as it could be related to heart disease, heartworms, or lung disease.
- Changes in appetite, eating more or less than usual, or excessive water consumption and urination should also be reported. Feline patients with hyperthyroidism often become ravenous with associated weight loss. The same symptom is common in puppies with huge intestinal parasite loads. Animals experiencing increases in water intake could be suffering from acute or chronic kidney disease for which early intervention is critical.
The point is, at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals in Frisco, we see veterinary medicine as a team approach: Owner-Patient-Veterinarian and Veterinary Staff. We cannot help what we do not know or see. Ask us. You only want the best for your pet; so do we.
Testimonials
EXCELLENT Based on 362 reviews Lisa ModeJanuary 29, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They will take great care of your pet. David SorrentinoJanuary 18, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always great service!! ALL the Vets are amazing! Thank you Jessica GenoveseJanuary 11, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been going to LazyPaw for years, and I will continue to be loyal to them for years to come. Everyone there is so polite, professional, and welcoming. The staff cares about you and your animals like family. Big shout out to Sarah, who is so helpful and always a pleasure to be seen by. She makes my dog and I feel comfortable and her joy and positivity really do light up a room. The staff is very knowledgeable and I know my dog is always in good hands at LazyPaw. I highly recommend this place. Jason MorganJanuary 3, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you're looking for the best care possible for your pet, you won't find a better place than LazyPaw. Because I'm a disabled veteran, I rely heavily on my service dog on a daily basis so I need my dog to be healthy and reliable. Not only do they provide excellent care at a very nice facility, but their friendly staff and their veterinarians have gone out of their way on several occasions when my dog became very ill and have even stayed open late on a weekend to help me get my documents in order to take my dog out of the country. I have also seen LazyPaw at many events because they believe in being a part of their community and helping others. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. If you love your dog as much as I love mine, then I wouldn't see why you would even consider going anywhere else than LazyPaw. Gina DigirolamoDecember 23, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic team of kind, transparent and skilled veterinarians. Truly dedicated to animal love. CocoDecember 11, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just moved to frisco and so glad I found this establishment! They always treat Oakland with such wonderful care and consideration, and there’s never a wait upon arrival. The vets are amazing. As you can see from the photos, Oakland is at complete ease when we come here. Anja YamajiNovember 30, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Lenz has been my veterinarian for the past six years, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I have two poodles, now 14 and 15, and she has provided them with exceptional care every step of the way. We’ve been through some very challenging times, but Dr. Lenz’s dedication, compassion, and expertise have always pulled us through. It’s clear she is in this profession for all the right reasons - she genuinely cares. I truly can’t imagine a better veterinarian to entrust with my pets’ health. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your animals like her own, Dr. Lenz is the one. Highly recommend! tj thompsonOctober 30, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been with this veterinarian many years! Always very satisfied T!