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Home Exam For Your Pet Jun 5, 2008
Monthly Home Exam How-To's, Part 1June 5, 2008

Your pooch counts on you to keep him healthy. Below are a few symptoms to be on the lookout for:

Eye discoloration: Pull back the top eyelid. If the white of the eye appears yellow or orange, or if it looks pink and irritated (a sign of conjunctivitis), call your vet.
Nose issues: Look for roughness, peeling, pigmentation changes, or unusual discharge.
Oral oddities: Check the teeth for tarter and the gum line for growths.
Signs of ear infection: Look for redness, hair loss around ears, odor, abnormal discharge or crusting, or wincing when ear is touched.
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