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Attention should be paid to the physical examination of pet dogs in winter:
In winter, pet dogs generally don't have skin diseases, and mainly check diseases of digestive system and respiratory system. When the temperature is low in winter, many pets will have symptoms of respiratory tract infection and digestive tract infection, such as cold and diarrhea, viral cold, runny nose and indigestion. Remind parents to keep dogs warm, don't blow outdoors for a long time, and don't take a bath frequently to avoid catching a cold.
Before the physical examination, the owner should pay more attention to observing healthy dogs and do some routine examinations. General routine physical examination includes body hair characteristics, body temperature, weight, nasal endoscope, ear canal, anal gland, presence or absence of parasites, development and so on. Dogs suddenly lose weight, are stunted, and are likely to suffer from other diseases.
For old dogs, liver and kidney function may not be very good, so it needs to be checked; Puppies are prone to epidemic diseases, such as viral enteritis and influenza. Recently, many pet dogs have got viral enteritis and canine distemper, so they need to check their digestive system and respiratory system.
Sick dogs need to go to an animal hospital in time to receive a doctor's diagnosis, test according to clinical symptoms, and then select the corresponding items for examination, such as fractures, intestinal infarction and so on.
Reminder: It is necessary to improve the awareness of physical examination for dogs in winter.
Now people lack the awareness of regular physical examination for pets. Many pet owners wait until their pets show signs of illness before going to the animal hospital for treatment. At this time, not only will they have to spend more money, but their pets will also suffer more. Some pets even lost their lives because of the delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Winter is the season when dogs are easy to get sick, so it is necessary to pay more attention to physical examination. It is particularly noteworthy that pets bought in winter are easy to get sick because they can't adapt to the environment, so it is necessary for many owners to have a physical examination before bringing their pets into the new environment.
How to tell if a dog is sick in winter? It is suggested that pet owners observe the dog's appetite, mental state, defecation and nasal cavity. If you have symptoms such as loss of appetite, listlessness, loose stool, and runny nose, you should take your dog to see a doctor in time.