Top to Toe Check Up

Toe Check Up
Sometimes our pets get injured or are unwell and they hide it from us. Do some regular checks to make sure your pet is in good shape, here’s what you should find from top to toe.

Nose – moist, soft, free from snot or discharge and your pet should be able to breath freely

Eyes – bright, clear and comfortable open, free from tears or discharge, minimal tear staining, the fleshy area around the eyeball should be light pink

Ears – fleshy pink colour inside, free of bad smells, no build-up of wax or excessive hair, ear flap should be flat

Teeth – clean, white, free of cracks, breaks or staining with no missing teeth (unless that’s normal for them!)

Gums – fleshy pink colour (some might have darker pigments so it’s best to check what’s normal for your pet)

Coat – free of knots, ticks, fleas, flea dirt other parasites or dandruff

Skin – free of any rashes, lumps, bumps, bald patches, no bad smells, no wounds, discharge or infections

Legs – free from wounds, able to comfortably support themselves getting up and down, free of lumps and bumps

Nails – strong, not too long and at no risk of into their pads

Tail – in a normal position for your pet, able to move freely, clean and free of any poop underneath, no sores on or around it

If you notice any changes then do get in contact with your vet.