Vet visit or not?

MrsD2006

Kovy has not been wanting to jump up on the bed for the last few weeks, off and on. Sometimes he jumps right up, other times he will eventually, but he'll walk around from my side to DH's side a few times and stand at the foot and whine first.

He doesn't look like he's in any pain, he hasn't been limping or acting unusual in any other way. He's been exercising as normal without any indication he doesn't feel good. Eating and begging just fine too.

Other than doing xrays, do you think a vet could determine by an exam if he's in any pain or not?

SparrowGreen

I'd probably wait and see if he's showing no other symptoms. 

breaness

SparrowGreen:

I'd probably wait and see if he's showing no other symptoms. 

Same. If he's due for a vet visit soon anyway, I'd just take him now, but if he's not due in for a while and he's seeming fine otherwise, I wouldn't. Just keep an eye on him  

kellbell1919

I would take him in.  It's possible he has beginning arthrits, etc. etc. and might benefit from supplements or something else that would benefit from immediate and proactive treatment.

RumbleLina

I would actually just call. I have a good enough relationship with my vet that I will call on things that make me iffy. They will than tell me what I may need to watch for or if they really do want them to come in for a check up.

camillaandcarson

With behavior being so off for that long I wouldn't hesitate to take him in.  Best case you get peace of mind and nothing is wrong.