10 signs your pet is healthy

Knowing what is normal for your pet and making note of their ideal weight, how much they normally eat or drink can prove helpful in identifying issues sooner rather than later. Use this quick 10 point checklist to make a note of your pets health status today. 

1. Their eyes are clear and bright – some pets may be prone to getting ‘crusty’ eyes. Just make sure you wipe these clean regularly.
2. Their coat should be shiny and clean. A dull coat can be a sign of health issues.
3. Their ears should be clean and wax-free.
4. Their nose should be clean and free of discharge.
5. Your pet’s breath may not always be delightful. However, their mouths should be clean and free of plaque or tartar, with salmon pink gums.
6. They should be alert, responsive and active.
7. Their breathing should be easy, with no rasps, coughs or sneezes.
8. Their eating habits and weight are stable. ( See: how to see if my pet is too thin or overweight?)
9. They are drinking as normal. (See: how much should my pet be drinking? )
10. They have no difficulty going to the toilet, (urinating and defecting) and there is no diarrhoea, constipation and they do not strain to wee. 

Please contact your local vet if you suspect your pet is unwell, here is a link to a really useful online pet symptom checker tool.