OUR BABIES ARE HAPPY, HEALTHILY AND VERY
LOVING...
OUR SHIH TZU HEALTH EXAM
EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR SHIH TZU BABIES
RECEIVES A COMPLETE HEALTH SCREENING BEFORE
THEY COME HOME..
MOST THE TIME IT IS WITH IN 48 HOURS BEFORE
THEY LEAVE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE A
LIST OF WHAT WE GO OVER WITH OUR VET AT THE
TIME OF OUR HEALTH EXAM..
Skin &
Over All Body Wellness
-
Your puppies healthy skin is flexible and
smooth, without scabs, growths, white
flakes, or red areas. Hernias will be
addressed if any are present on any puppy
and our vet will speak to you personally.
Coat -
Healthy coat, is glossy and pliable, without
dandruff, bald spots, or excessive oiliness.
Eyes - Healthy
eyes, bright and shiny. The pink lining of
the eyelids are not inflamed, swollen, or
have a yellow discharge. . The whites of the
eyes are not yellowish. Eyelashes not rub
the eyeball.
Ears
-
The skin inside ears is light pink and
clean. There should be some yellow or
brownish wax, but a large amount of wax or
crust is abnormal. There is no redness or
swelling inside the ear
Nose
- A dog's
nose is usually cool and moist. It can be
black, pink, or self-colored (the same color
as the coat), depending on the breed. No
nasal discharge present at time of exam
Mouth-
Teeth and Gums
-
gums are firm and pink.
Genitals
-
Check the
puppy's genitals to ensure two testicles are
present in males and there's no sign of
discharge or infection in females.
Temperature
- check
temperature — 100 to 102.5 degrees
Fahrenheit is normal
Heartbeat and Pulse
- A normal heart beats from 50 to 130 times
a minute in a resting dog. Puppies and small
breeds heart rates are higher dogs have
faster speeds, and large dogs in top
condition have slower heartbeats. Your
puppies heart rhythm is normal. No low beats
or murmur. Breathing is regular. Small
breeds heart rates are higher in small dogs,
and large dogs in top condition have slower
heartbeats. Your puppies heart rhythm is
normal. No low beats or murmur. Breathing is
regular.
Elimination
-
Urine is
clear yellow. Bowel movements are brown and
firm.
Temperament Test
-
making sure
puppy is not aggressive and is happy and
well adjusted. Tail wagging and not fearful
but curious to unexpected sounds
Weight
-
Puppies
weight is normal for size. Stomach is not
bloated or extended or hard.
Shots
-
Puppy is
current on all vaccinations for its age.
Puppies over 12 weeks
of age will receive a rabies vaccine
Worming
-
All our
babies are treated at 2 weeks 4 weeks 6
weeks 8 weeks and 10 weeks with safeguard
equivalent of panacur for all internal
parasites. All our babies are given albon
to reduce chances of Coxxidia an internal
parasite that can be brought about during
shipping.
External Parasites
-
Your puppy
has been treated with ADVANTAGE MULTI to
prevent fleas, ticks, mites, heart worms,
and much more...
