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.
Not exact matches
Physical examination of these patients often shows loss
of muscle mass with weakness, so
much so that listing «malnutrition» is warranted as a secondary diagnosis in the patient's chart.
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Other things to do for a vomiting dog or cat include giving a bland diet and many small, frequent meals (think
of eating crackers after a stomach bug), providing
much room - temperature water, and coming in for a
physical examination.
Much like your own annual check - up,
examinations consist
of a thorough
physical («nose to tail») inspection
of your pet, and a gathering
of medical and other relevant history.
Outreach For veterinarians who wish to embark on behavioral counseling, the process is
much the same as a regular exam, involving history taking,
physical examination of the patient and appropriate blood work to rule out underlying issues.
12 Body System
Examination — Companion animals age
much faster than humans, therefore a thorough
physical exam to evaluate all
of your pet's body systems should be conducted at least once a year.