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Checklist for Screening Your Pet’s Health
Did you know that your pet ages, on average, approximately 5 to 7 times faster than you do as a human being? Because of their accelerated aging, pets need regular health exams to help ensure early detection of potential health problems.Following is a checklist you can use to help discover many potential pet health problems before they become serious (and unnecessarily expensive). Contact your veterinarian for guidance if you answer “NO” to any of the following points about your pet’s behavior or appearance.
Your pet should:
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act normal - be active and in good spirits | |
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have a normal appetite with no difficulty in chewing or swallowing | |
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breath normally, without coughing or straining | |
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urinate in the usual amounts and with normal frequency | |
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have normal appearing bowel movements and stools | |
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walk without stiffness, pain, or difficulty | |
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have healthy looking feet and nails | |
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have healthy looking skin and a full glossy coat free from flakes | |
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be free from fleas, ticks, lice, mites, hot spots, and open sores | |
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have ears that are clean and do not have an offensive odor | |
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not frequently paw or shake head | |
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have bright, clear eyes free of matter & discharge | |
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have a moist nose free of discharge | |
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have gums that are pink with no redness, and a non-offensive breath odor | |
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have no offensive body odor, no lumps or bumps, and should not indicate any pain or undue sensitivity when being touched or petted |
