Five things to look at to choose a healthy pet

Look at the mental state: The mental state is a comprehensive response to the functional status of the nervous system and the health of the dog. A healthy dog ​​should have sharp eyes, sensitive ears and tail, and should respond quickly when someone approaches, showing active approach or avoidance. If your eyes are dull and you are depressed, you are more likely to get sick.

Look at the overall situation: Check whether the dog's movements are agile, whether its gait is steady, whether its coat is neat and smooth, whether its muscles are plump and well-proportioned, whether its limbs are symmetrical and strong, and whether there is any lameness. If there are obvious scars, pimples, hair loss, papules (small bumps) on the body surface, it means that the dog has or has suffered from skin diseases (scale mange, demodicosis, dermatomycosis, etc.).

Look at the eyes: The eyes of a healthy dog ​​are bright and energetic, the eyelashes are clean and neat, and the eye rims are slightly moist. Many diseases in dogs have reactions in the eyes. Congestion and flushing of the conjunctiva (inside of the eyelids) are often signs of infectious diseases and thermal diseases. Yellow staining of the conjunctiva (appearing beige) indicates that there may be lesions in the dog's liver. Pale conjunctiva is often caused by anemia in dogs due to various reasons. When the cornea (the outermost layer of the eyeball) is cloudy and white spots appear, it is usually the middle and late stages of canine distemper, or simple keratitis; if the cornea appears blue-gray, it is likely to be infectious hepatitis (also known as this clinically). The phenomenon is "hepatitis blue eye"). If there is excessive eye droppings, you should pay more attention. Many dogs suffering from canine distemper and infectious hepatitis have this phenomenon.

Look at the nose: The tip of the nose and around the nostrils of a healthy dog ​​should be moist and cool. If the nose is dry, it usually indicates inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (mostly caused by infectious diseases and febrile diseases). For example, if there is obvious serous, mucus, or purulent nasal discharge from the nostrils, it is a manifestation of some infectious diseases (influenza, canine distemper, etc.).

Look at the lower abdomen: People who buy a dog for the first time or do not know much about dogs often overlook this point. If there is an obvious spherical bulge around the navel and back of the dog's abdomen, it is mostly the result of the dog suffering from umbilical hernia or scrotal hernia, which generally requires surgery.

Principles for choosing a good dog

Generally speaking, you can check whether a puppy is worth raising from the following aspects

The first thing is: you fall in love with it at first sight.

Keeping a dog is fate, so you must "feel" with your future dog. Without this one, all the following conditions are worthless.

You must start watching the puppies as early as possible while they are still nursing. Before eight weeks, a litter of puppies will gather around the mother dog - watching the mother dog will give you an idea of ​​the future of the puppies. Having a general understanding of the puppy's temperament and observing how the puppy gets along with other puppies in the same litter can also help make a more accurate prediction of the puppy's future situation. Too lively and confident little oneDogs may become difficult to control when they grow up, and a puppy that is too docile may become preoccupied and become a "depressed" and introverted dog when it grows up. Obviously, an in-between puppy is ideal.

After roughly judging the puppy’s personality, it’s time to check the puppy’s health.

The puppy's body should be well developed, its muscles should be well-proportioned, and the fur on its body should have a healthy luster that is visible at a glance. In particular, check whether the puppy's legs are straight and strong, because some puppies will Poor development may lead to valgus or even deformed legs and feet.

Look closely at your puppy's eyes: they should be sensitive, bright and alert. Puppies are as curious as children. Think about what a pair of innocent and curious eyes should look like. Gently touch your dog's fur with your hands. The dog's coat should be smooth and strong. Check your dog for skin conditions or excessive dandruff.

Check the puppy's ears and gums. A healthy puppy's ears and gums are pink and have no odor.

Check the puppy's anus and its surroundings. There is no secretion. The puppy's anus should be clean and dry.

Try to hold the puppy's shoulders with both hands and lift it off the ground. If the puppy does not appear nervous, it means that the puppy will grow up to be easy-going and obedient.

If you are still satisfied with this puppy after the above inspection, you can take it home.

Choose the dog breed that suits you:

(1) Among the various dog breeds, choosing the most suitable dog breed to raise according to your own conditions is a good thing for yourself and your family. Responsible approach to both the dog and the people around it.

(2) According to the characteristics of the required dog breed, refer to the personality and character of the famous dog breed itself in detail, because even the same breed is not the same. The best dog type should be selected based on comparison and differentiation.

(3) People living in buildings enjoy raising puppies; if they really like larger dogs, they can also choose dogs that are docile, tasteless, and not prone to barking to prevent them from approaching neighbors . Dogs in suburban farmhouses and villas can choose large watchdogs. If conditions permit, you can choose large watchdogs with ornamental value.

(4) Dog selection does not necessarily depend on famous dogs. Some dogs have impure bloodlines but excellent character. Although some dog breeds are little-known, their intelligence, agility and loyalty to their owners make them famous dogs. It can't be replaced. You might as well try to domesticate it. Choosing and raising a dog is well-documented and has rules to follow, and there is no need to be overly rigid.