Healthy dog ​​status

A healthy dog ​​should have a natural and balanced curve when standing, with the limbs upright and without deformities. The chest is broad, the abdomen is contracted, and the muscles on the body are plump (especially the buttocks and back muscles), solid and powerful. The tip of the nose is slightly cool, there is no secretion from the mouth, nose, eyes, anus, penis sheath or vulva, and the hair around the perineum is clean. There were no ulcers or secretions on the mucous membranes of the lips, oral cavity and tongue. The teeth are strong, white, without tartar or gum ulcers, and the sclera of the eyes are free of yellow staining. The joints of the limbs can move freely without swelling or tenderness. The animals do not scratch, lick or bite the body, head, neck or limbs. The skin is elastic against the body wall. At the same time, you should pay more attention to the dog's daily life, and if you find any abnormalities, please ask a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment in time.

Places where dogs are prone to problems

1. Appetite: Dogs are not interested in the food they like to eat daily or food that smells good, and their food intake is reduced or they refuse to eat completely. This is abnormal.

2. Vomiting: Dogs, like cats, are carnivores that are prone to vomiting. Vomiting may occur if you eat slightly inappropriately. This is not necessarily a disease either. If persistent vomiting occurs, it should be taken seriously.

3. Diarrhea: It occurs in dogs with diarrhea. This is a manifestation of the disease, especially persistent diarrhea. Measures should be taken. In particular, dogs that have not been vaccinated against canine distemper should seek veterinary treatment as soon as possible.

4. Sneezing or tearing: Sneezing or tearing are the main symptoms of a cold or influenza. If treated promptly, the treatment will generally be effective.

5. Dry and wet nose: Normally, the nose of a dog is black and moist. A wet and excessively runny nose may be a sign of a cold; if the tip of the nose is dry and rough, it is a sign of fever.

6. Drinking disorder: When seeing a drinking basin, he often approaches and wants to drink water. However, if you are unable to drink or if the water that enters your mouth drips out again, this is most likely due to a disease in the throat, such as pharyngitis. Dogs suffering from rabies are extremely thirsty and cannot drink water because of paralysis of the throat. Sometimes the sight of water can cause madness.

7. Shaking your head and scratching your ears: This is a unique symptom of ear disease. If the ears are dirty and smelly, there may be parasites. If there is dander on the tip of the ears, there may be scabies.

8. Salivation: Oral diseases (such as stomatitis, glossitis, oral mucosal ulcers and dental diseases, etc.) lead to salivation and bad breath. During the excitement phase of rabies, the mouth is full of salivation.

9. The dog urinates or excretes frequently and exercises frequently to defecate, but cannot defecate or can only see traces of feces and urine. Dogs with frequent urination often have bladder or urethra problems, and frequent defecation is an intestinal problem. The dog should be taken to the veterinary hospital in time.

10. Scratching the skin: If the dog appears restless and scratches its skin and coat frequently, it means that the dog is infested with fleas and lice, or is infected with scabies, fungal skin disease, eczema or pseudorabies. At this time, the dog's coat is thin and there may be bald spots.

11. The color of gums and tongue: the redder the color, the healthier it is, whiteIt is anemia, and it is also caused by intestinal parasites or blood in the stool (parvovirus or hookworm disease).

12. Most healthy dogs run, jump, and play with other dogs. If you sleep alone, it may be a sign of poor health.

In short, when the dog has the above symptoms or other abnormal conditions and still does not get better after a long time, it should go to the veterinary hospital for treatment in time without hesitation or delay.