Pet Health Checklist – 20 Tips
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006
Regularly checking your pets health between veterinary health examinations is a good idea. You can discover your pet’s problems before they become serious and expensive… You are the “best vet” your pet could have. Because you are in constant contact with your pet, you will know when things are not quite right. You can help by using this sample checklist at least once a week – to save undo pain and expense. I recommend printing out a copy and have it near your pets things to remind you.
- Is acting normal – active and in good spirits.
- Does not tire easily with moderate exercise.
- Comes when called (catnip, favorite toy, favorite food), not reclusive or anti-social.
- Appetite is normal with no difficulty in chewing or swallowing.
- Drinks normal amount of water, not excessive amounts or none at all.
- Breathes normally, without straining or coughing.
- Does not have fainting spells or stare blankly off into space.
- Urinates in the usual amounts and frequency.
- Has normal appearing bowel movements.
- Walks without stiffness, pain, or difficulty.
- Feet look healthy and it’s nails are short.
- Coat is full, glossy, and in good condition.
- Skin is free from dry flakes and not greasy.
- Has no fleas, ticks, lice, or mites.
- Eyes are bright, clear, and free of matter.
- Ears are clean without debris inside.
- Nose is moist and free from discharges.
- Teeth are clean, white, and free from tartar.
- Has gums that are glistening and pink, with no redness or bad breath.
- When I run my hands over my pet’s entire body, there are no lumps or bumps indicating tumors.
Call your vet at once if you answer no to one or more of these questions. If there is a serious condition, the pet could deteriorate rapidly due to their high metabolism.
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