Healthy dog state healthy body should be standing in a natural balanced curve, limbs upright, no deformity. The front chest is broad, the abdomen is contracted, the body is full of muscles (especially the hips, back muscles), solid and strong. The end of the nose is slightly cool, and there is no discharge from the mouth, nose, eyes, anus, penile sheath or vulva, and the perineum is clean of hair. The lips, mouth and tongue mucosa are free of ulcers and secretions. 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 move freely, without swelling and pressure pain. The animal does not scratch, does not lick and bite the body, head, neck or limbs, etc. The skin is elastic against the body wall. At the same time, pay more attention to the daily life of the dog, found abnormalities, promptly ask the veterinarian for treatment. Dogs are prone to problems 1, appetite: dogs are not interested in the food they like to eat every day or food that smells good, and the amount of food is reduced or completely refused to eat, which is abnormal. 2, vomiting: dogs and cats are more likely to vomit carnivores. Slightly eaten inappropriate, that may occur vomiting. This is not necessarily a disease. If persistent vomiting occurs, it should be taken seriously. 3, diarrhea: occurs in dogs with diarrhea, which is a manifestation of the disease, especially persistent diarrhea. Measures should be taken. In particular, dogs that have not been vaccinated against distemper should seek veterinary treatment as soon as possible.4、Sneezing or tearing: sneezing or tearing is the main manifestation of a cold or influenza and is generally effective if seen promptly.5、Dry and wet nasal end: the situation is normal for dogs with a dark and wet nasal end. Wet excessive flow of nasal water, mostly cold; if the end of the nose is dry and rough is the performance of fever. 6, drinking disorders: see the drinking basin often take the initiative to approach want to drink. But want to drink can not or into the mouth of the water and dripping out, which in nine out of ten is a disease in the throat, such as pharyngitis. The dog suffering from rabies, mouth extremely thirsty, because the pharyngeal paralysis can not drink water, sometimes see water can cause seizures. 7, shaking head, scratching ears: this is a unique symptom of ear disease, if the ears are dirty and smelly, there may be parasites, ear tips with skin flakes may have mange worms. 8, salivation: oral disease (such as stomatitis, tongue inflammation, oral mucosal ulcers and dental disease) lead to salivation, but also can smell bad breath. The rabies excitement period is full of salivation.9. Dogs often urinate or defecate, often exercise defecation, but cannot defecate or can only see traces of feces and urine. Dogs with frequent urination are often bladder or urinary tract problems, frequent stools are intestinal problems, and should promptly take the dog to the veterinary hospital.10. Scratching skin: If the dog is acting deliriously restless, frequently scratching its own skin and coat, it means that the dog has fleas, lice parasites, or infected with mange, 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 the tooth bed and tongue: the redder the color, the healthier, white is anemia, but also mostly intestinal parasites or blood in the stool (micro-virus disease or hookworm disease). 12, most healthy dogs run and jump, and other dogs play together. If they sleep alone, they are mostly in poor health. In short, when the dog appears the above performance or other abnormalities, after a long time still does not improve, should promptly go to the veterinary hospital for treatment, shall not hesitate, delay time.
