Preventive Medicine Calendar

Daily

• Feed a balanced diet.
• Groom dog as demanded by coat type and dog's habits
• Observe dog's general external appearance, attitude, activity, and appetite.  Any change may indicate a need for a complete physical examination.
• Remove stool from yard or kennel, observe stool, and, if possible, also observe the urine.
• Clean teeth, if necessary

Weekly

• Examine for external parasites and treat as necessary
• Examine ears
• Clean teeth if necessary
• Bathe, if necessary

Every Two Weeks

• Check toenail length and appearance and trim, if necessary
• Examine teeth if weekly cleaning is not necessary
• Bathe, if necessary

Monthly

• Examine mammary glands
• Bathe, if necessary

Every Six Months

• Perform a complete physical examination if one has not been indicated earlier
• Take a fecal sample to a veterinarian, particularly if there is an internal parasite problem in your area
• Take your dog to a veterinarian for a heartworm check if you live in a problem area

Yearly

• Take your dog to a veterinarian for a physical examination and booster vaccinations as necessary