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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.

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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, odor free, and not red
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

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