SIGNS OF A HEALTHY DOG

Signs of healthy dog

Coat

Shiny, glossy, springy and soft to touch.
No dandruff, bald spots, excessive oiliness, skin irritation, fleas, ticks and parasites.

Eyes

Bright, clear, shiny, healthy pink area around eyeball (conjunctiva).
No paleness and discharge.

Ears

Clean and pink skin inside the ear.
No ticks, redness, swelling, excessive yellow or brownish wax and bad smell from the ear.

Feces

Firm and brown in color.
No straining, runny, watery, black in color, contain blood and rice-like shape inside the feces.

Feet

Short nails.
No dirty objects, redness or swelling.

Heart and Pulse rate

Depend on size of your dog. Average heart and pulse rate for resting dogs is 50-130 times.

Nose

Cool wet nose or dry warm nose doesn't necessarily mean that your dog is sick. Measure their temperature to get accurate diagnosis.
No foul smell, thick, bubbly, yellow or green nasal discharge.

Gums

Firm, pink, or pigmented with black.
No paleness in the gums which lead to anemia, Red inflamed gums are often initial sign of gingivitis or other periodontal disease.

Teeth

Clean, Sparkling, free of plaque and tartar (23 teeth for puppies and 42 for adult dogs).

Muscles

No odd lumps in the tissue or indentations of the muscles.

Skin

Flexible, smooth, pale pink to brown or black color depending on the breed.
No fleas, ticks, lice, open sores, scabs, growths, white flakes, or red areas.

Temperature

A dog's normal rectal temperature is 101 - 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Urine

Clear and yellow.
No blood or excessive urination for short period of time.
 

Weight

balance between diet and exercise. The rib and hipbones should not be visible but can be felt by touching.

Signs of an Unhealthy Dog

A sick dog will show symptoms of lethargic and irritable in some case. Temperature can be use to determine the health of your dog. If the measured temperature is not in the average normal dog temperature mentioned above then this could be the first signs of illness. Always contact your veterinarian if your dog is not feeling well because there is a risk of infection from other types of diseases and parasites