Russell Creek Pet Clinic and Hospital

9040 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX 75025

214-547-8387

We are proud to provide individualized care to meet your needs and those of your pet.

Home Checklist For a Happy, Healthy Pet

Please use this pet health checklist on a regular basis.   We suggest at least monthly.  You can help discover many problems early on, before they become serious and cause unnecessary pain or expense.

Your pet and you mean everything to us at the Russell Creek Pet Clinic and Hospital. It is our privilege and joy to be able to serve the needs of your pets.   Together, we can make your pet's life happy and healthy.  We care.

CALL US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ANSWER "NO" TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS - IT IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR PET'S HEALTH.

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Even Prairie Dogs can get tummy aches!	MY PET:
	1)  is acting normal - it is active and in good spirits.	Yes/No
	2)  does not tire easily with moderate exercise.	Yes/No
	3)  does not have seizures or fainting episodes.	Yes/No
	4)  has a normal appetite.	Yes/No
	5)  has neither lost nor gained significant weight.	Yes/No
	6)  does not vomit food shortly after eating.	Yes/No
	7)  has normal bowel movements (firm, formed, mucous free).	Yes/No
	8)  doesn't drag its bottom or chew tail excessively.	Yes/No
	9)  has a full, glossy coat with no missing hair.  There are no mats or excessive shedding.	Yes/No
	10)  doesn't scratch, lick or chew itself excessively.	Yes/No
	11)  has skin that is free from dry flakes, is not greasy and has no bad odor.	Yes/No
	12)  is free from fleas, ticks, lice or mites.	Yes/No
	13)  has a body that is free from lumps or bumps.	Yes/No
Dirty ears	14)  has ears that are clean and debris-free.  There is no odor and it doesn't shake head or dig at ears excessively.	Yes/No
	15)  has eyes that are bright, clear, and free of matter.	Yes/No
	16)  has normal hearing and reacts as usual to its environment.	Yes/No
	17)  walks without stiffness, pain or difficulty.	Yes/No
	18)  has healthy looking feet and short nails.	Yes/No
	19)  breathes normally, without straining or coughing.	Yes/No
	20)  has a normal thirst.  It drinks the usual amount and frequency.	Yes/No
	21)  urinates in the usual amounts and frequency.  The urine is normal in color (not red).	Yes/No
Yuck!	22)  has a moist nose, free from discharge.	Yes/No
	23)  has clean, white teeth free from plaque and tartar.	Yes/No
	24)  has pink gums with no redness or offensive breath.	Yes/No

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