Ways To Do Daily Physical Exams For Your Dog
1. Temperature Measurement
Apply the thermometer with a lubricant such as petroleum jelly, then insert it into your dog’s anus and remove it for about 1 minute. A normal adult dog has a body temperature of 37.5 to 38.5 ° C and a normal puppy has a body temperature of 38 to 39 ° C.
2. Weight Measurement
In addition to knowing its weight, you need to feel it with your hands. When it’s the right weight, you can feel its ribs on both sides and feel the beating of its heart. If you can’t feel the ribs, it’s overweight. But if its ribs protrude too much, it may be too thin.
3. Dental Examination
A pair of white teeth not only make your dog look more beautiful, but also keeps your dog healthy. If your dog’s teeth are stained with dirt, scraps of food, or stink, use a dog-specific toothbrush to remove them. Consult a veterinarian if there is calculus or even tooth decay.
4. Eye Treatment
Bright eyes are a sign of health in a dog. If you notice your dog scratching its eyes or blinking constantly, it could be an eye problem. If the cause of your dog’s sore eyes is an object in the eye, you can use eye wash to remove it. Do it as gently as possible so as not to injure its eyeballs.
5. Ear Cleaning
Glance through their ear flaps and see if there are any sores or abrasions. Besides that, look down their ear canals for any debris or wax. If your dog’s ears stink, it might be infected with ear mites or bacteria, or yeast. It should be removed with special ear-scratching water.
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