To determine whether a puppy is healthy, look at the anus and feces

A healthy puppy has a tight anus, the surrounding skin is clean and tidy, and there is no dirt, and the feces is soft and hard. The anus of the sick dog is loose, with dirt or ulcers, and the feces is abnormal, relatively loose or dry.

To determine whether a puppy is healthy, look at its appetite

Healthy puppies have a strong appetite, eat normally, and have no abnormalities. Sick dogs show a loss of appetite, do not want to eat or only drink water and do not eat.

To determine whether a puppy is healthy depends on its mental state

Healthy puppies are active, energetic, responsive, like to be close to people, play with people, and have high alertness. Sick dogs are depressed, stand or lie down, and do not like to move. They are slow to react or frightened. They like to attack people, bark incessantly, move blindly, and run wildly.

To determine whether a puppy is healthy, look at its coat

A healthy puppy’s coat is soft and shiny, clean and tidy, and well groomed. The hair has no tangles or hair loss, and there are no parasites after inspection. The hair of sick dogs is generally messy, dull like straw, falling off and knotted, and parasites can be seen if the coat is removed.

To determine whether a puppy is healthy, look at the skin

The skin of a healthy puppy is soft and elastic, and the body temperature is normal when touched by hand. The skin of sick dogs has poor elasticity, is rough and dry to the touch, or has a relatively high body temperature when touched, and there are alopecia areata, ulcers or scabs on the skin.

To determine whether a puppy is healthy, look at the facial features

A healthy puppy has a cool nose, no purulent nasal discharge, and no sneezing. The eyes are bright and lively, without secretions, the conjunctiva is pink, and the left and right eyes are of consistent size. The ears are flexible and the ear canals are clean and odorless. The mouth is completely closed, the teeth are clean, the mouth is moist, the gums and lips are pink, there is no salivation, and the exhalation has no odor.
Sick dogs have dry or cracked noses, fever, and nasal discharge. There is feces in the corners of the eyes, or there is tearing in the eyes, the conjunctiva is congested or pale, and the eyes are dull. There is discharge and odor in the ears, and the dog often tilts his head and shakes his ears. Abnormal color of gums and lips, foul-smelling breath, coughing or vomiting.