Signs that a Samoyed is going to be sick:
Even though the Samoyed dog is a relatively "skinned" dog, it may still get sick if the weather is too hot in summer or if it eats bad food. However, dogs will have some characteristics before they get sick. As long as dog owners pay attention to observation, they can detect the symptoms of Samoyed getting sick early, so as to treat them early and prevent them, and better protect their dogs.
1. Samoyed nose
Except when sleeping and just waking up, a Samoyed's nose is generally moist with a layer of transparent liquid on the surface. If your Samoyed has a dry nose, pus-like mucus coming from the nose, nosebleeds, continuous sneezing and other symptoms, he may be suffering from a nasal disease or infectious disease.
2. Samoyed Teeth
Let the Samoyed open his mouth to see how clean the dog's mouth and teeth are. If the teeth are found to be covered with dirt, food debris and smelly, you can use a pet toothbrush to brush his teeth. But if you find tartar or even tooth decay, you need to consult a veterinarian. It is very likely that your dog will be sick. And if your dog has bad breath, there is probably a problem with his digestive system.
3. Samoyed eyes
A pair of bright and energetic eyes is a sign of Samoyed’s health. If you find that your dog is in poor spirits, is wilting, has continuous discharge from the corners of its eyes, has dull eyes, and often scratches its eyes with its paws or blinks non-stop, then there may be an eye problem.
4. Samoyed ears
The inside of a healthy dog’s ears is very clean, appears light pink, and does not have any odor. However, if you open your Samoyed’s ears, you will find that they are very dirty. At the same time, the dog often shakes its head and scratches its ears. , and if there is a foul odor in the ears, it is possible that the little Samoyed has ear mites or otitis media.
5. Samoyed hair
A healthy Samoyed's coat should be shiny and smooth. During daily inspections, you can comb your dog's coat and touch its body with your hands to see if there are any abnormalities: for example, whether the skin is healthy or whether it suffers from skin diseases. If you find that your Samoyed's coat is dark, rough, and covered with dander, and there are patches of peeling skin, you should consult a veterinarian for early treatment.
6. Samoyed feces
Feces The dog’s excrement can reflect its health status. Generally speaking, a puppy will excrete two to three times a day. If it is found that its poop is very watery, not rolled, and red in color, it means that the dog is not feeling well. You can also check if there is any dirt in its anus.
7. Samoyed body temperature
Coat the thermometer with lubricant such as VaselinePut it into the Samoyed's anus and take it out after one minute to read the data. The normal dog temperature is between 38-38.9 degrees Celsius. If the Samoyed's body temperature is high or low and does not return to normal body temperature for a long time, it may be sick.
