1. Touch the nose:
If the dog's nose is wet, it means it is healthy; if it is dry, it is angry or To get sick, you need more attention and hydration. Of course, it is normal for a dog to have a dry nose when he wakes up.
2. Look at the dog a few times Seconds:
take a look Whether the dog is teary, observe whether the color of the dog's lacrimal glands becomes darker, and reflect on whether the food is too salty or the food is not suitable.
3. Check the eyes:
If foreign objects enter the dog's Eyes, the owner can clean it with eye drops. When cleaning, try to be as gentle as possible to avoid hurting your dog.
4. Touch the body:
You can directly know the dog by measuring the body temperature Whether it has a fever, to know if it is sick. A healthy dog's body temperature should be 38-39 degrees Celsius, but smaller or more active dogs will have a slightly higher body temperature than normal.
if your dog is If the large dog is not very active, when its body temperature is too high or too low than normal, and it continues to not return to normal, it means that it may be sick.
5. Kiss the dog:
when you are close to the dog When the time comes, get close to the dog's mouth and smell whether its breath is fresh. If it smells, it means you have oral disease or an upset stomach! Especially older dogs.
6. Oral examination:
The most common oral problems in dogs are New teeth that do not grow well, or tartar. A pair of white teeth not only makes the dog look more beautiful, but also guarantees health. When checking your dog's teeth, first open its mouth to see if the mouth and teeth are clean.
if the dog already has If you have tartar or even cavities, you need to take it to the veterinarian for further treatment. Remember, it's important to train your dog in the habit of brushing to ensure they have healthy, white teeth.
7. Flip the dog ears:
If dog ears smell bad Bad smells, and brown stuff coming from the inside out are bad signs. If your dog is shaking his head, he may have ear wax, ear mites, or inflammation in his ears. If the dog's auricle is dirty, wipe it off with a damp paper towel or alcohol swab.
if the ears have tan earwax, it is recommended to clean it with eardrops. Dogs with hairy ears should also be checked regularly to see if they need to be plucked.
8. Shake hands with the dog:
when playing with dogs , Turn over the dog's foot pads to see if there are any cracks, and whether the hair on the inside is long. Check with your hand to see if there are any broken or small pustules in the toes, if the nails are pointed and need to be trimmed, and then look up to see if there are any long pimples on the legs.
9. Pet your dog :
petting the dog When the time is up, consciously touch the dog's chin, behind the ears, the back of the neck, the base of the tail and the belly. This will allow you to find out if there are knots in the hair, small bumps, bumps, etc. on the skin.
look for brown Or small red dots or dander falls off. If the above situation exists, it needs to be taken seriously.
10. Coat skin check:
A healthy dog should Having a glossy and smooth coat, brushing your dog's coat regularly will not only ensure that the coat is not tangled, but also check the health of their skin.
Also, if the dog's The coat lacks luster, feels rough, and the skin is dander or the coat is peeled off in pieces, which means that the dog has skin abnormalities. Try to take it to the veterinarian for examination and treatment.
11. Look at the butt:
The normal anus of a dog is Slightly concave inward, no particularly obvious odor. If the dog has obvious symptoms of sitting and rubbing the buttocks, it is necessary to check whether the anus is red and swollen in time. If it is inflamed, it will swell up and protrude outward, and the smell is very smelly, and it needs to go to the pet hospital for treatment. Of course it could also be a parasitic infection.
Dog anal glands need Regularly find a beautician to clean up!
12. Stool check:
when you take your dog out every day When walking, one of the purposes is to let it excrete. You'd better see with your own eyes the condition of the dog's poop, whether it is dry or thin, and whether it is formed smoothly, so as to grasp the physical condition at any time, adjust the diet, and make the dog's poop every day smooth and beautiful.
It may take time to check the body of your dog It is only ten minutes, but these ten minutes can keep the dog alive and healthy all the time.
Regular body check, Problems can be detected early and treated early to avoid further deterioration of the condition during physical examinations. If you find that your dog has abnormal conditions, you should take it to the pet hospital for a detailed examination as soon as possible to avoid small lesions and serious diseases.