Dog Health Factors You Need to Know

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Choosing your Pet Dog

Choosing to bring a pet dog into your home and family is an important step and big responsibility.

Havahart® brings you a bit of dog information and recommends that you consider the following factors before you bring home a dog or puppy.

Type of Dog

Health Factors

Essential Dog Equipment

There are key points to check to ensure a healthy dog.

First, a puppy should stay with its mother until it is eight weeks old to be fully weaned. If possible, assess the behavior of the mother. This will provide you an appraisal of the puppy’s temperament.

Besides the temperament there are several physical characteristics you must examine to ensure a healthy puppy. Check the following:

Fur is shiny and soft
Muscles are developed
Feet should not be deformed
Legs are straight
Hairless pink belly
Eyes are clear and bright
Ears are pink with no odor or waxy discharge
Skin should be free from sores
Gums are pink and odor free
Anal region is clean and dry
Puppy should feel heavier than you expect when you pick him/her up.

source: ASPCA - Complete Dog Care Manual. Bruce Fogle

Havahart® offers a variety of pet supplies including pet doors, dog fencing solutions, and electronic pet dog training products to help you train and care for your pet dog.