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Health Checklist
Home Health Check - For a Happy, Healthy Pet
Please use this pet health checklist on a regular basis.
We suggest performing a health check using the list below on your pet monthly.
You can help discover many problems early on, before they cause unnecessary pain, expense . . . . or worse.
If the answer is "NO", please call you veterinarian right away. It is important to your pet's health.
Downloadable version: Health Checklist
| MY PET: |
YES |
| 1. is acting normal - active and in good spirits | |
| 2. does not tire easily with moderate exercise | |
| 3. does not have seizures or fainting episodes | |
| 4. has a normal appetite, with no significant weight change | |
| 5. does not vomit or regurgitate its food | |
| 6. has normal appearing bowel movements (firm, formed, mucus free) | |
| 7. doesn't drag its bottom or chew excessively under the tail | |
| 8. has a full, glossy coat, with no missing hair, no mats or excessive shedding | |
| 9. doesn't scratch , lick, or chew excessively | |
| 10. has skin that is free from dry flakes, is not greasy, and has no bad odor | |
| 11. is free from fleas, ticks, lice, and mites | |
| 12. has a body that is free from lumps/bumps | |
| 13. has ears that are clean, not red and odor free | |
| 14. doesn't shake its head or dig at its ears | |
| 15. has eyes that are bright, clear, and free of matter | |
| 16. has normal hearing and reacts as usual to its environment | |
| 17. walks without stiffness, pain, or difficulty | |
| 18. has healthy looking feet, and short nails (dewclaws too) | |
| 19. breathes normally, without straining or coughing | |
| 20. has a normal thirst and drinks in the usual amount and frequency | |
| 21. urinates in the normal amounts and frequency, color is normal | |
| 22. has a moist nose, free from discharge | |
| 23. has clean, white teeth, free from plaque, tartar, and bad breath | |
| 24. has gums that are pink with no redness, swelling, or offensive odor | |
| 25. has no offensive habits (biting, barking, digging, chewing, scratching, spraying) | |
| 26. is well housetrained; there is no offensive household pet odor |
16400 SW Hart Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Phone: (503) 591-5282 Fax: (503) 591-5368
Email: hartroadanimalhospital@comcast.net