Look at the dog’s demeanor

The dog’s mental state is a comprehensive reflection of the functional status of the nervous system and health status. A healthy dog ​​should have bright eyes, flexible ears and tail, and should respond quickly when someone approaches, showing active approach or avoidance. If your dog has dull eyes and is depressed, he is more likely to be sick.

Look at the dog as a whole

Observe whether the dog’s movements are flexible, whether its gait is steady, whether its hair is neat and smooth, whether its muscles are plump and well-proportioned, whether its limbs are symmetrical and strong, and whether the dog is lame.

Look at the dog’s eyes

A healthy dog’s eyes are bright and energetic, the eyelashes are clean and neat, and the eye rims are slightly moist. Many diseases of dogs are reflected in the eyes.

Look at the dog’s nose

The tip of a healthy dog’s nose and around the nostrils should be moist and cool. If the dog’s nose is dry, it may indicate inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. If there is obvious serous, mucus, or purulent nasal discharge from the nostrils, it is a symptom of some infectious diseases.

Look at the dog’s abdomen

If the dog has an obvious spherical bulge around the navel and rear abdomen, it is mostly the result of the dog suffering from umbilical hernia or scrotal hernia, which usually requires surgery. treat.