Ticks are detected by careful
examination of your pets skin and ears.
Not exact matches
Our veterinarians have access to state -
of - the - art equipment and are skilled in diagnosing animal
skin problems based on a review
of your
pet's medical history and a physical
examination.
Educating
pet owners about the benefits
of good oral health takes extra time and effort, especially when much
of the physical
examination is focused on vaccines, nutrition, ear and
skin issues, and other presenting problems.
During a wellness exam, your veterinarian will perform a number
of simple
examinations and tests, such as listening to your animal's heartbeat and lungs, check their teeth and oral cavity, evaluate their vision, examine their ears, examine lymph nodes and
skin, palpate your
pet's joint and muscles, and more.
A comprehensive physical
examination that includes dental and body / muscle assessment, as well as an evaluation
of your
pet's coat,
skin, eyes and ears, nose and throat, heart and lungs, legs and paws, abdomen and gastrointestinal system, and urogenital system
Your veterinarian will complete a medical history to determine the underlying cause
of the
skin allergies, and a thorough physical
examination of your
pet.
Your wellness exams will include a physical
examination similar to the one you have every year at your own doctor's office: we will carefully examine your
pet externally, examining your
pets skin and coat, their eyes, their joint function, their lung and heart function, palpation
of the major abdominal organs and your
pet's affect and demeanor.
Additionally, he may conduct a physical
examination of your
pet and a
skin scraping.
A: An
examination includes a detailed
examination of your
pet's eyes, ears, mouth, coat,
skin, joint function and palpation
of the abdominal cavity.
Frequent, tactile
examination of a
pet's body permits
pet owners to detect areas
of discomfort, heat or swelling,
skin lesions or masses, or other abnormalities that can then be brought to a veterinarian's attention.
Complete physical
examination of pet including
skin, hair / fur, muscle movement (walking, running and sitting)
A range
of dermatological conditions can cause changes, such as hair loss and new growths; therefore, we recommend regular
examinations of your
pet's
skin and hair, especially if you notice itching, hair loss, or painful areas.
Your veterinarian may do periodic
skin scrapings every 2 - 4 weeks during treatment or other microscopic
examinations to judge your
pet's rate
of recovery.