Comments on: How to Give Your Dog Daily Checkups

on 6/19/2008 That's really too bad!

My thoughts are with you,
Pat

on 7/11/2006 When checking your dog, don't forget to run your hands under the throat. I discovered a strange swelling on my dog's throat. The vet thought it was a bite or trauma, and suggested to come back if not gone in a week. It was thyroid cancer and had progressed too far. We lost a great family member and are devastated that it might have been caught earlier.

on 4/2/2006 If you have a dog that hates going to the vet or just plain hates the vet, then make a routine out of handling your dog daily or at least 4 times a week. If you dog feels your hands in all places of his/her body then when the vet goes there he/her is less likely to be so scared. Physical contact between you and your dog is vital whether or not he is afraid of the vet.

on 11/22/2005 It's wise practice to run your hands all over you pet's body to get him acquainted to being handled. Hold his paws gently (but firmly), run your fingers along his gumline, play with his ears and run your hands against the fur to check for flea dirt or ticks daily. This way, not only can you detect possible problems early on, but you'll make it much easier on your pet and the vet when taking him to get checked up. Remember to praise your pet with affection and/or a low-fat treat after looking him over.

on 11/22/2005 If your dog is acting strangely around the areas that you can check up on, I suggest that you do that checkup every month or, if it's been less than a month, you should check right away if he's acting weird.