Feed a food which the dog does well on - evaluate based on
stool quality and quantity, quality of coat, body condition, appetite and energy level.
Changes in usual behaviors
and routines Changes in interactions with humans
and other pets Grooming changes Activity changes such as sleeping patterns, jumping, wandering, reacting to being handled,
and ability to navigate to preferred places Vocalization (especially yowling at night Changes in litter box habits Eating
and drinking (amount
and behavior); vomiting or signs of nausea
Stool quality (number, volume, consistency, odor, color) Urine
quality and / or
quantity (volume, frequency, color, odor) Hearing or vision loss (decreased responsiveness, increased vocalization).