How to Identify a Healthy Pet Wallaroo

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Identify a Healthy Pet Wallaroo

Step 1:
Look at the stool. A healthy wallaroo will have dry, hard pellets. Loose stool signifies a sick wallaroo or too much water in the diet. Also, check the stool to see whether your pet has round or tape worms.
Step 2:
Watch your wallaroo hop. A healthy wallaroo should have sturdy, even jump. If your pet is having trouble hopping or seems to be favoring one foot, then it might be sick.
Step 3:
Check the hair. A healthy wallaroo will have soft, thick fur with no bald patches. If your wallaroo's hair appear thin, you may need to add richer grasses and hays to the diet.
Step 4:
Monitor your pet wallaroo's weight. A healthy wallaroo should gradually gain weight as it ages. Any unexplained weight loss usually signifies a sickness or medical problem.
Step 5:
Identify any change in behavior to see whether your wallaroo may be ill. If your affectionate wallaroo suddenly becomes a loner, or your loner pet is spending more time by your side, then something may be wrong. You should be able to tell just by watching you wallaroo whether it is healthy or not.
Step 6:
Notice the difference between your wallaroo's usual laziness and lethargy. A healthy wallaroo may spend hours lounging in the sun or sitting on the couch near you, but it should always be slightly active. An ill wallaroo will generally not move at all.
Step 7:
Look for scaly or dry skin caused by ringworm, which is common in pet wallaroos. Healthy wallaroos should not have any lesions or flakiness on the skin.
Step 8:
Have a vet look at your wallaroo when you first adopt it and after any stressful situation. Wallaroos are particularly susceptible to stress, and have been known to have heart attacks when attacked by other animals.

Tips & Warnings

A healthy wallaroo will not have any noticeable smell. If your wallaroo is gassy, try changing the diet, avoiding vegetables that cause gas like cabbage and broccoli.
Make sure you find a vet who is knowledgeable in caring for wallaroos. Necrobacillosis and Coccidiosis often go undiagnosed in wallaroos, but both can lead to death.

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