Dog Health Basics: 6 Signs Of A Healthy Dog
11 Jun 2006
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Simply Right Click and choose Save As to save to your desktop! More FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at Remedies4.com!Having a friendly, loyal dog in the household is a real joy. But as a dog owner and dog lover you must be aware of certain facts about your dog’s health. Your awareness of these facts will help you to ensure that your dog is always in top shape because when you are aware what are the signs of good health in a dog you can pretty easily note the deviation from that and take precaution before the problem takes serious turn.
Here are the simple tips for every dog lover.
1. In general a dog’s nose is always moist and cool. If you find it is hot and dry then it is sign of problem. Most common cause of this is dehydration. Give it sufficient amount of water to drink. But don’t give lot of water at one go. Preferably mix some electrolyte suitable for dog with the water.
Dehydration problem is common in hot summer months especially if the dog spends lot of time outdoor. But dryness of nose may be because of some reason other than simple dehydration; in that case you should consider consulting your vet.
2. Body temperature is a very good indicator of normal health. Body temperature of a healthy dog is around 101 degree Fahrenheit. It can be up to 102 degree Fahrenheit. But if temperature deviates from this range, you should consult your vet.
3. Another easy check is your dog’s Skin Condition. Skin of a normal healthy dog is clean, free from Dandruff and scurf, skin color pinkish white. Healthy skin also shows good amount of elasticity. When pinched or pulled dog’s skin should return to original place in no time.
4. Inside the ears should be light in color and free from infection. Deep redness or wax accumulation indicates help of veterinary doctor should be sought.
5. Much like human beings eyes of dogs also tells a lot if you can read. Eyes of a healthy dog are clear and alert. If instead of that you find there is an expression of pain and discomfort or eye membranes are deep red in color instead of healthy pink, it indicates trouble.
6. Teeth of a healthy dog is clean and free from tarter. Dirty, loose or infected tooth means trouble and should cause concern.
By any means this is not an exhaustive list of things one should be aware of about dog health. But these are easy to check (anybody can check these without being a vet) and would help to detect most common ailment at the outset.
About the author
This article is written by Tapan Sarkar a dog enthusiast. For more info about dog care check the free ebook “Complete Dog Obedience Course” at http://www.pwrinfo.com/dogobedience
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