Fun Camp Dog
Body Check List
Did you know your Fun
Camp Counselor does body checks on your pet? We do an all-over body check to make sure your
pet is in tip-top shape. While we patiently wait to return to Fun Camp, please
take a moment to do a body check on your pet. Follow these steps:
1.
Find a nice cozy spot for you and your
pet.
2.
Have a handful of treats ready.
3.
Start by moving your hand gently over
their head, back, chest, belly, and legs.
You are feeling for any lumps, bumps, and debris. If you feel something, inspect further.
4.
While you are gently moving your hand over
their body do you notice any sore spots?
Do they wince when you touch them?
5.
Move their hair so you can see the skin. Do you detect fleas? If so, time for a flea bath.
6.
Keep moving their hair around all over
their body and be on the lookout for ticks.
Spring is Tick Season in Wisconsin.
7.
Next look in their ears. Is the skin their normal color or bright red? Is there a foul smell or dark yellow/greenish
fluid seeping out? If so, call your veterinarian
to discuss your observation.
8.
Is your pet coughing a lot?
9.
Does your pet have a runny nose?
10. Spread
their toes apart to see if any warts are growing between the toes and pads.
11. Check
their mouth for any warts.
While your pet has been away from their Fun Camp friends,
they have been very active with you. Seeing new friends on walks, playing at the
dog park, going to the beach and swimming in the water. Your pet is very active and exposed to all
sorts of things that may or may not affect them. Body checks are awesome for detecting all
sorts of things before they turn into a bigger issue. So, before returning to Fun Camp please do a
body check. If your pet is sick, please stay home until they are healthy
again.
DON’T
WAIT VACCINATE!
Please contact your veterinarian to make sure your pet
is current with all their vaccinations.
Also, ask about the canine influenza vaccination, and if it makes sense
for your dog’s lifestyle.