Dog health signs

Nov 04,2023
5Min
1. Teeth

1. Health standards

Adult dogs——

Teeth are strong, no plaque, fresh breath, no pain, normal food intake, no inflammation, no swelling, pink gums that do not shrink, no missing teeth, and no dental calculus.

Puppies——

The teeth are well developed. At the appropriate age, the permanent teeth grow smoothly. There is no plaque. The breath is fresh. There is no pain or even the inability to eat. There is no inflammation or swelling, blackening or receding gums. There are no missing teeth. There are no teeth. stones

Senior dogs——

There is less dental plaque, no pain, or even inability to eat, no inflammation or swelling, blackening, or receding gums, and no serious dental calculus

2. How to achieve it

(1) Provide nutritious and professional food suitable for your body shape and age. Its particles of different shapes can effectively clean teeth and massage gums.

(2) Use appropriate professional products to clean your dog’s mouth every day.

(3) Do not feed soft food, otherwise it will stay in the mouth and cause oral diseases.

(4) Conduct frequent oral physical examinations and have your teeth cleaned at a reliable animal hospital when necessary.

Second, skeleton

 1. Health standards

Good development, strong bones, appropriate calcium to phosphorus ratio, and appropriate cartilage wear in old age.

 2. How to achieve it

(1) Provide nutritious and professional food suitable for their age and body type, containing appropriate proportions of calcium, phosphorus and chondroitin to ensure good development of bones and joints.

(2) Adequate and moderate exercise and sun exposure can promote bone development and calcium absorption.

(3) Avoid foods such as animal liver that can easily cause calcium loss. When taking some drugs that have side effects that cause calcium deficiency, supplement calcium appropriately.

Three, fur

 1. Health standards

The fur is soft, free of dandruff, skin diseases and external parasites, and the skin is healthy, moisturized and not greasy.

2. How to achieve it

(1) Remove external parasites on time.

(2) Provide nutritionally comprehensive professional foods containing appropriate proportions of fatty acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals.

(3) Groom frequently, bathe no more than once every 2 weeks, and use mild animal-specific shampoo.

(4) Keep the environment clean and dry.

Four, digestion

 1. Health standards

Adequate absorption, smooth excretion, well-formed stool, and countModerate quantity.

2. How to achieve it

(1) Remove external parasites on time.

(2) Provide nutritionally comprehensive professional food containing appropriate proportions of fatty acids, probiotics and dietary fiber.

(3) Keep the dog’s dining environment quiet and hygienic, and keep supplies clean.

Five, vitality

 1. Health standards

Sensitive, energetic, strong and flexible joints, strong immunity, strong muscles, and a fit body.

2. How to achieve it

(1) Immunization and deworming on time.

(2) Provide nutritious and professional food suitable for their age and body type to improve immunity.

(3) The energy contained in the food must meet the needs of the dog, and the feeding amount must be moderate. Puppies and elderly dogs should eat small meals frequently.

(4) Exercise moderately and maintain joints correctly and promptly.

(5) Full and pleasant social interaction, and develop a stable and confident character.

Sakin’s Warm Tips: In daily life, we should pay close attention to the behavior of our dogs, and take measures as soon as possible if we find any abnormal situations.

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