Newbie looking to buy a dog? Step-by-step guide to getting a healthy puppy‼️

Do you feel anxious when shopping for a dog?

This article synthesizes multiple considerations to create a concise and comprehensive guide to choosing a dog. Happy pet ownership is a breeze! 🐩🐕

"5️⃣ + 1️⃣" Tricks🐾

5 – Facial features

1. Eyes👁️
2. Ear👂
3. Nose👃
4. Mouth/Oral cavity👄
5. Skin/Hair🦮

⚠️: Red eyes (possibly conjunctivitis, allergies, infection, or scratches), excessive tearing (may indicate blocked tear ducts, foreign objects, allergies, corneal discomfort), yellow/green eye discharge (common with inflammation, allergies, mild infections), cloudy eyes, squinting or sensitivity to light, persistent eye rubbing, etc.

Ears👂: Inner surface pink, no ear mites, no odor, reacts to sounds like snapping fingers.
⚠️: Odor present, sticky discharge, redness/swelling (common in bacterial/yeast infections), bleeding, dark brown/black discharge (common in ear mites), yellow/thick discharge (common in bacterial infections), ear scratching/head shaking, pain upon ear touch (reactions like yelping/head clamping, common in acute inflammation), head tilting to one side (may indicate middle/inner ear issues), scabbing/hair loss/red patches (common in allergies, eczema, or scratching from ear mites).

Nose 👃: Slightly moist and cool, with no cracks; nostrils are clean, and breathing is unobstructed.
⚠️: Dry, cracked nose (may be due to dehydration or fever); persistent runny nose (allergies, upper respiratory issues); yellow/green nasal discharge (bacterial infection); persistent sneezing (foreign object or allergies); labored or wheezing breathing (respiratory disease).

Mouth/Oral Cavity👄: Normal breath, pink gums, healthy tongue color, and normal saliva production.
⚠️: Bad breath (dental plaque or periodontitis), red, swollen, or bleeding gums, sudden increase in saliva (oral pain/ulcers), difficulty swallowing or abnormal chewing, white or purple discoloration of the tongue or gums (possible circulatory or respiratory issues).
Teeth🦷: Teeth are straight and strong, tooth surfaces are clean, and gums show no redness or swelling.
⚠️: Excessive plaque or yellow tartar, loose teeth, fractures or chips, pain when biting hard objects, bleeding gums (gingivitis).

Skin/Coat🦮: Coat is soft and shiny, skin is clean with no red patches, and there is no excessive shedding.
⚠️: Red patches, dandruff (dermatitis or allergy), patchy hair loss (fungal infection or mites), noticeable scratching (fleas or allergy), unpleasant skin odor (excessive oiliness or infection), thickened or darkened skin (chronic inflammation).

1- Anus

Anal area: Clean surroundings, no odor, no redness or swelling, regular bowel movements, normal stool consistency.
⚠️: Redness/swelling (common with inflammation or anal gland blockage), foul-smelling discharge (anal gland issues), constant scooting (typically indicates anal glands need expression),excessive anal licking, hair loss or scabbing around the anus, blood in stool (may indicate gastrointestinal or perianal issues), straining or pain during defecation (hard stools, anal fissures, swelling).

These are judgment techniques that beginners can easily master, allowing you to pick a healthy dog🤝. Get familiar with this handy trick and effortlessly choose your pet🫴🐶～

🫡Respect natural characteristics, ❌Avoid selecting puppies with extremely small bodies that require forced intervention.🥺

Finally, I hope everyone finds the perfect treasure they're looking for! 💓

This article is reprinted from my WeChat official account, “VetLog,” and was originally published on November 21, 2025.

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