Have you ever looked at your dog and had a feeling that something just wasn't "right?" Perhaps you thought about taking him to the vet but weren't sure if it was serious enough?
Our dogs are like family to us and so naturally it's very upsetting when they become sick. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you knew how to give your dog a check-up, so you could spot a problem early? Before it became truly serious or even life threatening?
Well, now you can!
"How To Give Your Dog A Checkup" was written by a Veterinary Surgeon with 20 years of experience. The report will show you, step-by-step, how to examine your dog, exactly like your veterinarian does.
Dog health problems can now be easily identified using our
dog health checkups!
Each step of the full-body examination is illustrated with full color photographs. You'll see pictures of both healthy dogs, and dogs with a variety of common medical conditions. You'll get detailed instructions on how to examine your dog's entire body.
The report will teach you what is normal and what is abnormal in dogs. You'll become very familiar with your dog's body, so it will be very obvious if something isn't right.
1. Choose a day for your dog's checkup.
2. Sit on the floor with your dog under some good lighting or
on the ground outside.
3. Start by checking your dog's ears. Are they clean? Do they
have any sores or is there anything strange about them?
4. Now look into your dog's eyes. They should be bright and clean
with no discharge (stuff coming out). Some breeds of dogs have
normal discharge from their eyes. Make sure it looks very clear,
not thick or creamy color.
5. Check your dog's mouth, only if he is a very friendly dog.
His gums should be bright pink and wet (moist). His teeth should
be white and shiny. There shouldn't be any sores on his gums or
cheeks or tongue.
6. Now gently put your fingers on his neck especially in front
under his chin. It should feel clean and smooth, with no lumps or bumps.
7. You can check your dog's skin and coat to make sure there are no burs caught in his hair. Separate the hair and check the skin to see that it looks healthy and doesn't have any sore spots.
Some dogs are easier to check than others!
8. Now check your dogs feet - all four, one at a time. They should
be clean with no burs or stones between their toes. There should not
be any cuts or splits in his pads.
9. His nails should be short enough that they don't touch the ground.
If they are so long that they are curling under your dog's foot, tell
your parents that they need trimming.
10. Feel your dog's tail. It should not be painful to the dog. Just run
your hands over the tail, without pulling. Now lift up the tail and check
for anything strange that looks like it shouldn't be there. Your dog's
private parts should be clean.
11. Run your hand over your dog's whole body. There shouldn't be
any lumps or bumps. Don't forget the tummy, thighs, and chest.