Do you have a pet? Chance is you will see a veterinarian from time to time.
Now how does pet examination works? A good physical examination is usually begins with a weight and the registration of a record for the pet.
This will enable the veterinarian to track the pet's health for future check-ups, since weight increase or decrease could mean that there's a problem.
The temperature is then taken.
Norma temperature is 101 degrees to 102.
5 for canines and felines.
Fur or skin may indicate an unhealthy diet or an infection of the skin, so they're the next to be checked.
The hair must be glossy, not fragile and coarse, and the skin, clean and not fat.
Despite handling your pet, bones, muscles and joints, nails, feet, and the lymph nodes in search of irregularities.
The chest, heart and lungs are examined with a stethoscope.
In the head, two ears are checked deeply into the ear canals to see if there are symptoms of infections.
The structure of the eyes and eyelids are also examined.
Also checking the eye for formation of cataracts.
Investigation into the mouth and throat can see infected gums, loose teeth, tartar and damage teeth or swelling of the throat.
The last part is usually the back, anus, anal glands and penis.
They are examined for irregularities.
It is important that during the counseling, to mention the name of your pet food and treats or any other vitamin supplements, also all medicines that you have given to your pet.
Further testing can involve, fecal samples taken for examination to verify intestinal parasites such as hookworm and roundworm.
Other tests can involve a blood test.
This can be done if you suspect that your pet has heartworm.
This is a terrible disease that afflicts 45% dogs in a highly mosquito infested area.
Revision would not be complete without a flea and tick prevention and treatment with an option for the management of treatment or veterinarian.
It's not that long to get your pet examined.
But it will guarantee your pet's life.