| Dog Health Care Checklist |
| Behavior or Body Part | Health Checklist |
| Sluggishness | All Dogs sleep a lot, but they should they should be lively and alert when they are awake. Sluggishness may be a result of several causes from old age to anaemia |
| Movement | Check for any signs of lameness. Check for problem area with a firm hand to locate painful area |
| Appetite | Variations in appetite can indicate ill health |
| Excessive Thirst | Excessive thirst is an important indicator of a dog health problem |
| Weight Loss | Progressive weight loss is another indicator of a dog health problem |
| Eyes | The white of the eyes should look with no signs of veins, ulcers, sores or discharge |
| Ears | The ears should have no signs of discharge. Ears should be clean and free from wax. There should be no signs of matted hair in the ears |
| Mouth | The mouth should be look pink and healthy |
| Teeth | Should be white with no signs of discoloriing. Check that there is nothing lodged between the teeth e.g. small pieces of bone |
| Head | Should be no signs of deep wounds, sore patches or any hair loss |
| Limbs | Should be no signs of deep wounds, sore patches or any hair loss |
| Trunk | Should be no signs of deep wounds, sore patches or any hair loss |
| Skin | The skin should feel and behave as if it were elastic |
| Temperature | A dog's temperature should be between 38 and 39 degree Celsius |
| Breathing | Any signs of irregular breathing should be noted |
| Vomiting | Vomiting can indicate various problems |
| Diarrhoea | Signs of irregular Diarrhoea should be noted - Bloody, loose etc |
| Urination | Irregular and frequent Urination should be noted |
| Discharge | Any Vaginal discharge should be noted |
