Does a newly purchased dog need a physical examination?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Does a newly purchased dog need a physical examination?

Newly purchased dogs should undergo a physical examination to determine whether the dog you purchased is healthy. The pet doctor will check various physical indicators of the puppy and re-judge whether the puppy is healthy from the doctor's perspective. If the dog has any problems, it is necessary to consult with the seller in time or treat the dog.

Dog physical examination items:

1. Routine examination: This type of examination is the most common examination, mainly to understand the basic condition of the dog, including The dog’s breed, age, fatness, body temperature, heart rate, etc.

2. Blood test: mainly to understand whether the dog is anemic, has inflammation, etc.

3. Fecal examination: The main purpose of this type of examination is to determine whether the dog is suffering from diseases such as digestive tract flora imbalance, infection with internal parasites, or digestive tract disorders.

4. Urine examination: The main purpose is to promptly determine whether the dog’s urinary system has infections, stones, or any poisoning conditions in the body.

5. X-ray and B-ultrasound examination: The condition of the dog’s internal organs and bones can be checked through imaging.

6. Biochemical examination: It can accurately see whether the indicators of various organs in the dog's body are normal.

7. Skin examination: You can find out whether the dog has skin diseases or external parasite infections.

8. Infectious disease examination: It mainly uses test strips to check whether the dog has contracted canine distemper, parvovirus and other infectious diseases.