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• Weigh puppy (for a base weight to
compare to over time).
• Listen to heart and lungs for pulse
and breathing rate and heart or lung abnormalities.
• Feel puppy’s belly to
check internal organs.
• Take temperature—normal is 100°F to
102.5°F. (Ask the vet to show you how to use a rectal thermometer, so you can
do this if your puppy is ever feeling under the weather.)
• Check male’s testicles to be sure
two testicles are present and descended; inany case, discuss when/if neutering
is planned.
.• Check female’s genitals for
discharge or other signs of infection.
• Check skin, eyes, ears, anal region
for normalcy and good health.
• Check mouth for signs that teeth
and gums are healthy.
• Vaccinate depending on what puppy
has already received.
• Start heartworm preventive tablets
Copyright © Tracie Hotchner – Originally appeared in The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know by Tracie Hotchner
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