| t is essential to the health of your Puggle to be | | | | diagnose illnesses that arise in your pet. |
| checked out by a regular professional veterinarian on | | | | Physical examination |
| a regular basis. The preventative care your puppy or | | | | Your older puggle should receive a regular physical |
| dog receives from a vet can literally add years to your | | | | exam. He should at least be seen by the vet once a |
| dog's life. | | | | year, sometimes twice a year depending on his health. |
| Pets are living longer these days, therefore, allowing | | | | Oral and dental exams |
| for more risks of different illnesses. Taking your dog to | | | | Sometimes getting an exam of his mouth, teeth, gums, |
| the vet will help catch these sicknesses earlier so that | | | | tongue and throat is impossible, but it is very important. |
| treatment can be administered sooner. | | | | Try to get your puppy used to opening his mouth as |
| Many veterinary clinics and hospitals are developing | | | | soon as possible. It will make it so much easier to do |
| preventative care programs for older animals. These | | | | any dental work on him when he is older and needs |
| are special tests to help find problems with organs in | | | | work done. |
| older dogs as early as possible to begin treatment to | | | | Rectal exam |
| help your Puggle live a long and healthy life. | | | | This exam is very important in the fact that it could |
| Start in the very beginning. | | | | diagnose cancer or other diseases early on. The rectal |
| Be sure to start as soon as the puppy can get his first | | | | exam will consist of examining the inner pelvic area, |
| set of shots. The healthier your Puggle is when he is | | | | internal lymph nodes, the lining of the colon, and the |
| young, the better chances you have of a healthier | | | | prostate in the male Puggle. The urinary system will |
| older Puggle. | | | | also be evaluated at this time. |
| Managing health through weight | | | | Ophthalmic exams |
| Knowing the weight of your dog is essential to | | | | Puggles tend to be prone to eye infections. Routine |
| knowing if your dog is healthy. If for some reason your | | | | eye exams are recommended, especially for older |
| dog has an unexplained weight loss or has gained a lot | | | | dogs. Older dogs are more at risk of cataracts, |
| of weight in a short amount of time, than you can try | | | | glaucoma and dry eye (a condition where there is little |
| to determine what the problem is and try to find a | | | | tear production). These exams also include the |
| treatment. | | | | measurement of the pressure in the eye. It is important |
| You should check into a diet that is healthy and fulfilling | | | | to have eye exams to help prevent permanent eye |
| to your pet. More and more information is coming out | | | | damage. |
| about dog food. Check into what you are feeding your | | | | There are many other important things regular |
| dog. If you do switch what you are feeding them, than | | | | veterinary visits can help your "little guy". The |
| do so gradually, and be sure you are giving the correct | | | | veterinarian is a doctor for your dog. Preventative |
| amount of nutrients and vitamins necessary for a | | | | healthcare is essential to ensuring you have done the |
| healthy diet. | | | | best you can to keep your cute little Puggle healthy |
| Medical history is established. | | | | and happy for as many years as possible. Don't take |
| If your pet goes to a vet on a regular basis, they will | | | | the health of your true and loyal companion into your |
| have a record of each visit and any problems your | | | | own hands. Leave it to the professionals who are |
| puggle has had in the past. They will be able to better | | | | experienced in the most recent shots and illnesses. |