Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination

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

Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination ist ein verständlicher Leitfaden für die erfolgreiche Untersuchung von Hunden und Katzen, mit rund 1.000 klinischen Fotos, die die Abläufe Schritt für Schritt darstellen.
 
- Bietet umfassende und praktische Informationen zur Untersuchung von Kleintieren.
- Zeigt anhand von rund 1.000 Fotos die Techniken und Prinzipien Schritt für Schritt.
- Ratschläge zur Vorbereitung des Behandlungsraums, nützliche Tipps und konkrete Leitlinien für die Untersuchung jedes Körpersystems.
- Beschreibt einen systematischen und detaillierten Ansatz für die Erstuntersuchung von Hunden und Katzen.
- Unterstützt neue und erfahrene Veterinärmediziner und Veterinärtechniker bei der Durchführung einer gründlichen Erstuntersuchung.

About the Author
 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
Part One Performing the Feline Physical Examination
 
1 Setting the Stage: Feline-Friendly Practice
 
1.1 Challenges Faced in Feline Practice
 
1.2 The Emergence of Feline-Friendly Practice
 
1.3 Key Principles of Feline-Friendly Practice
 
1.4 The Role of Sound
 
1.5 The Role of Tactile Stimulation
 
1.6 The Role of Scent
 
1.7 The Role of Advance Preparation
 
1.8 Examination Room Etiquette: Accessing the Cat
 
1.9 Recognizing Body Language
 
1.10 Feline-Friendly Handling
 
1.11 Other Feline Handling Tools
 
2 Assessing the Big Picture: the Body, the Coat, and the Skin of the Cat
 
2.1 Forms of Identification
 
2.2 Body Condition Scoring
 
2.3 Assessing Hydration
 
2.4 Inspecting the Coat: First Impressions
 
2.5 Identifying Coat Colors and Coat Patterns
 
2.6 Assessing Coat Quality
 
2.7 Inspecting the Skin
 
3 Examining the Head of the Cat
 
3.1 Skull Shape and Facial Symmetry
 
3.2 The Eyes and Accessory Visual Structures
 
3.3 The Ears
 
3.4 The Nose
 
3.5 The Extra-Oral Examination
 
3.6 The Intra-Oral Examination
 
4 Examining the Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems of the Cat
 
4.1 Evaluating the Thyroid Gland
 
4.2 Assessing the Lymphatic System
 
5 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Cat
 
5.1 The Cardiac Patient
 
5.2 Assessing the Cardiovascular System Prior to Auscultation
 
5.3 Cardiothoracic Auscultation
 
5.4 The Respiratory Patient
 
5.5 Assessing the Respiratory System Prior to Auscultation
 
5.6 Understanding Normal Airway Sounds
 
5.7 Ausculting the Airway
 
5.8 Understanding Adventitious Airway Sounds
 
5.9 Using Airway Sounds to Corroborate Percussive Findings
 
5.10 Purring as an Obstruction to Auscultation
 
6 Examining the Abdominal Cavity of the Cat
 
6.1 Overview of the Digestive Tract as It Pertains to Presenting Complaints
 
6.2 The Esophagus
 
6.3 Visual Inspection of the Abdomen
 
6.4 Superficial Palpation of the Abdomen
 
6.5 Deep Palpation of the Abdomen
 
6.6 The Upper Urinary Tract
 
6.7 The Lower Urinary Tract
 
6.8 The Male Reproductive Tract
 
6.9 The Female Reproductive Tract
 
6.10 Being Presented with a Female of Unknown Sexual Status
 
6.11 Neonates
 
7 Examining the Musculoskeletal System of the Cat
 
7.1 Muscle Condition Score (MCS)
 
7.2 The Skeleton as a Whole
 
7.3 The Appendicular Skeleton: The Forelimb
 
7.4 The Appendicular Skeleton: The Hind Limb
 
8 Evaluating the Nervous System of the Cat
 
8.1 Assessing Behavior and Mental Status
 
8.2 Assessing Posture
 
8.3 Assessing Coordination and Gait
 
8.4 Assessing Postural Reactions
 
8.5 Assessing for Other Abnormal Movements
 
8.6 Evaluating the Spinal Reflexes
 
8.7 Assessing the Cranial Nerves
 
8.8 Assessing Nociception
 
Part Two Performing the Canine Physical Examination
 
9 Setting the Stage: Canine-Friendly Practice and Low-Stress Handling
 
9.1 Challenges Faced in Canine Practice
 
9.2 The Concept of Low-Stress Handling
 
9.3 White Coat Syndrome
 
9.4 The Role of Scent
 
9.5 The Role of Advance Preparation
 
9.6 Examination Room Etiquette: Setting the Tone for Initial Veterinary Interactions with the Dog

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