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Signs and symptoms that your pet may be: Drinking and urinating excessively Hiding out in an unusual place Lack of appetite Weight loss of even 1 pound (which in cats equals 20 pounds of weight loss in a human) Unusual howling An unusual lump in the neck area or some other part of the body Low energy In my many years of pet sitting, I have noticed these signs and symptoms in some of the pets I have cared for. Sometimes it is as simple as a bad tooth, as in the case of a loss of appetite and resultant weight loss. They can also be the early signs of a diabetic, thyroid or kidney condition that's very treatable if caught early. I highly recommend a vet check and blood panel annually on your pet, and every six months after the age of 10 for senior cats and dogs (which varies with breeds) because the aging process accelerates in senior pets. There are genetic exceptions to this rule, with some pets showing signs of aging later than others.