Card 1 — The Goal
👄 The Gums Health Indicator: Check your pet's gums weekly. Healthy gums should be light pink. Pale, white, muddy, or bright dark red colors require immediate emergency veterinary evaluation.
The Weekly Health Scan: 5 Checks That Catch Pet Problems Early
Card 2 — Step 1
👂 Ear Parasite Spotting: Inspect your pet's ears weekly. Excessive head shaking, scratching, or a dark brown discharge resembling coffee grounds points to an active mite infection.
Card 3 — Step 2
📊 Weekly Weight Evaluation: Assess body composition weekly. You should easily feel your pet's ribs under their coat, and see a distinct waist tuck when viewing them from above.
Card 4 — Step 3
💩 The Daily Waste Assessment: Inspect your pet's stool daily during cleanups. Sudden loose consistency, mucus coats, or bright red blood droplets warrant a prompt vet consultation.
Card 5 — The Cheat Sheet
🦟 Heartworm Protection Rule: Administer vet-prescribed heartworm preventative medication monthly. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause fatal organ damage.