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Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination offers an easy-to-follow guide to successfully executing a thorough physical exam in cats and dogs, with nearly 1,000 clinical photographs depicting step-by-step details.
Provides comprehensive, practical information on the physical examination in small animal patients
Presents nearly 1,000 color photographs with step-by-step details of the procedures and principles
Offers advice on preparing the examination room, useful tips, and concrete guidance for examining each body system
Outlines a systematic, in-depth approach to the initial examination in dogs and cats
Supports new and experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians alike in performing a thorough basic exam
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**The author
Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), is Assistant Professor of Small Animal Primary Care at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, USA.
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Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination
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Divided into separate sections for the cat and dog, the book tracks the logical progression of an exam beginning with initial observations about the patient and how the patient interacts with the environment. Subsequent chapters cover the in-depth examination of each body system. Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination is an essential resource for veterinary and veterinary technology students, recent veterinary graduates, and veterinary technicians.
Key features
• Provides comprehensive, practical information on the physical examination in small animal patients
• Presents nearly 1,000 color photographs with step-by-step details of the procedures and principles
• Offers advice on preparing the examination room, useful tips, and concrete guidance for examining each body system
• Outlines a systematic, in-depth approach to the initial examination in dogs and cats
• Supports new and experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians alike in performing a thorough basic exam
The author
Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), is Assistant Professor of Small Animal Primary Care at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, USA.
Résumé
Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination offers an easy-to-follow guide to successfully executing a thorough physical exam in cats and dogs, with nearly 1,000 clinical photographs depicting step-by-step details.
Contenu
About the Author xiii
Preface xiv
Acknowledgments xv
Part One Performing the Feline Physical Examination 1
1 Setting the Stage: Feline-Friendly Practice 3
1.1 Challenges Faced in Feline Practice 3
1.2 The Emergence of Feline-Friendly Practice 4
1.3 Key Principles of Feline-Friendly Practice 4
1.4 The Role of Sound 8
1.5 The Role of Tactile Stimulation 8
1.6 The Role of Scent 8
1.7 The Role of Advance Preparation 9
1.8 Examination Room Etiquette: Accessing the Cat 10
1.9 Recognizing Body Language 12
1.10 Feline-Friendly Handling 16
1.11 Other Feline Handling Tools 20
2 Assessing the Big Picture: the Body, the Coat, and the Skin of the Cat 24
2.1 Forms of Identification 24
2.2 Body Condition Scoring 25
2.3 Assessing Hydration 29
2.4 Inspecting the Coat: First Impressions 30
2.5 Identifying Coat Colors and Coat Patterns 32
2.6 Assessing Coat Quality 34
2.7 Inspecting the Skin 40
3 Examining the Head of the Cat 52
3.1 Skull Shape and Facial Symmetry 52
3.2 The Eyes and Accessory Visual Structures 52
3.2.1 A Systematic Approach to the Eye Examination 52
3.2.2 Evaluating the Adnexa of the Eye 53
3.2.3 Evaluating the Globe 58
3.2.4 Evaluating the Sclera 60
3.2.5 Evaluating the Cornea 61
3.2.6 Evaluating the Iris 61
3.2.7 Evaluating the Pupils 62
3.2.8 Assessing Ocular Reflexes 62
3.2.9 Assessing the Anterior Chamber 64
3.2.10 Assessing the Lens 65
3.2.11 Introduction to Fundoscopy 66
3.2.12 Fundoscopy and Direct Ophthalmoscopy 67
3.2.13 Fundoscopy and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy 67
3.3 The Ears 68
3.4 The Nose 72
3.5 The Extra-Oral Examination 73
3.6 The Intra-Oral Examination 75
3.6.1 Assessing Mucous Membrane Color 75
3.6.2 Assessing Capillary Refill Time 76
3.6.3 Examining the Mucosa 76
3.6.4 Examining the Gingiva 78
3.6.5 Assessing the Dentition 78
3.6.6 Assessing the Occlusion 79
3.6.7 Assessing for Calculus 81
3.6.8 Opening the Mouth 81
3.6.9 Examining the Tongue 82
3.6.10 Assessing for Periodontal Disease 82
3.6.11 Feline-Specific Dentistry 84
4 Examining the Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems of the Cat 90
4.1 Evaluating the Thyroid Gland 90
4.1.1 The Pathophysiology of Hyperthyroidism 90
4.1.2 The Etiology of Hyperthyroidism 91
4.1.3 The Art of Palpating an Enlarged Thyroid Gland 91
4.2 Assessing the Lymphatic System 93
4.2.1 Examining the Submandibular Lymph Nodes 93
4.2.2 Examining the Superficial Cervical or Pre-Scapular Lymph Nodes 93
4.2.3 Examining the Popliteal Lymph Nodes 94
4.2.4 Feeling for Lymph Nodes That Should Not Be Present 94
5 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Cat 98
5.1 The Cardiac Patient 98
5.2 Assessing the Cardiovascular System Prior to Auscultation 99
5.2.1 Attitude 99
5.2.2 Respiratory Rate 99
5.2.3 Respiratory Effort 99
5.2.4 Respiratory Route 99
5.2.5 Mucous Membrane Color 99
5.2.6 Capillary Refill Time (CRT) 99
5.2.7 Jugular Pulse 99
5.2.8 Palpating the Ventral Neck 100
5.2.9 Palpating the Limbs for Warmth and Assessing the Extremities for Color 100
5.2.10 Assessing Femoral Pulses 100
5.3 Cardiothoracic Auscultation 101
5.3.1 Recalling the Cardiac Cycle 101
5.3.2 Normal Heart Sounds 101
5.3.3 Abnormal Heart Sounds: Murmurs 101
5.3.4 Other Heart Sounds 102
5.3.5 Ausculting the Heart 102 5.3.6 Understanding How the Stethoscope Is Built to Facilitate Auscultation 105