Annual checkups that
include abdominal palpation, a thorough hands - on exam, and a look in the dog's mouth are essential for early detection of many tumors, but owners must also check their dogs for any new or changed lumps or bumps and for emergence of the following symptoms1:
Ultrasound services are available to evaluate the genital tract and other areas, including for pregnancy diagnosis, although other techniques
include abdominal palpation and fibrinogen assay.
Physical examination findings (
including abdominal palpation) are usually normal, although some dogs may be underweight and inappetent or painful on palpation of their abdomen, depending upon the cause of their colitis.
Urinary problems are diagnosed with a thorough history and physical examination,
including abdominal palpation (examination by feel), blood tests, urinalysis and x-rays.
Not exact matches
Common diagnostic tests for adenocarcinoma are: physical exam
including palpation of lymph nodes and digital rectal exam; blood tests
including a complete blood count and serum chemistry panel which
includes calcium and albumin, chest x-ray,
abdominal x-ray and / or ultrasound, fine - needle aspirate and / or biopsy.
Veterinarians can confirm doggie pregnancies in numerous different ways,
including both ultrasound and
abdominal palpation.
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.
A: An examination
includes a detailed examination of your pet's eyes, ears, mouth, coat, skin, joint function and
palpation of the
abdominal cavity.
The physical
includes body temperature, weight, reflexes, blood pressure, breath sounds,
abdominal palpation, overall coat and skin condition, pulse, and respiratory rate.
This
includes weight monitoring, oral exam, ocular exam, ear exam, listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope,
abdominal palpation, and examination of the skin and fur, looking for any lumps or growths.