Whether it is a dog shoveler who already has a dog at home or a friend who is preparing to raise a dog, you should learn how to judge whether the dog is healthy! Otherwise, you won’t know if the dog is sick! Especially those who are preparing to raise a dog must take a careful look, otherwise it will be really not worth the loss if you buy a dog home for a week! !
There are 6 self-test methods below, which can help you discover dog problems in time~
Looking the eyes of dogs
Healthy dogs have more black eyes and less white eyes, symmetrical eyes, bright and bright. The line of sight can flexibly follow the objects in front of you. If you find that the dog scratches his eyes with his claws or blinks constantly, it may be that there is something wrong with the eyes!
Look at the dog's nose
Healthy dog's nose is usually very moist, and it feels cold to the touch, without snot. If you find that the dog's nose is very dry and hot, then he may be sick.
Dog hair
Healthy dog's hair is very shiny, and it feels smooth and grows very firmly. It usually only sheds hair in spring and autumn. If it has excessive hair loss, flea , dander and hair removal , then its body may have problems~
Look at the dog's paws
The foot pads of young dogs are soft and delicate, and the foot pads of adult dogs are plump and firm. Remember to check the dog's toes and foot pads regularly to see if there is a possible foreign body infection.
Look at the spirit of dogs
Healthy dogs are usually lively and active, have bright eyes, care about things around them, are full of curiosity about new things, like to be close to their owners, and wag their tails when they see familiar and friendly people, and avoid strangers.
Dogs look at the appetite of dogs
Dogs are born with desire for food, and many dogs will have food protection behavior. If you carefully observe the changes in the dog's appetite, eating speed, and the size of its abdominal circumference under normal circumstances, it is easy to distinguish between healthy dogs and sick dogs.