ANNUAL VISIT
What's The Deal?
- busy & comprehensive
- pretty important to your pet
- of high value (to you & to your pet)
- receptionist history
- doctor history
- comprehensive physical examination
- summary/review
 Eye exam. Do you think dogs can see colors? |
What We Do
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The Comprehensive Physical Examination
Dr. Wayne evaluates/considers 17 different checkpoint organ systems & issues (many of you have seen his huge examination stamp – the kids get a kick out of it)
- evaluation of demeanor for any issue
- evaluation of general appearance & impression
- weight recorded & evaluated – overweight/underweight
- exam musculosketal system
- lameness, slippy kneecaps, hips, locomotion, sit & rise
- muscle tone
- nervous system
- skin/integument
- dermatology issues
- masses, bumps, parasites
- allergy issues
- facial issues
- ears – infections, allergy
- eyes
- cataracts, glaucoma, inflammation, eyelid issues
- mouth/oral – issues
- teeth & gums - dental disease (periodontal disease)
- cardiovascular – auscult heart (murmurs, irregular beats, issues)
- respiratory system
- auscult chest – abnormal lung sounds
- upper & lower respiratory
- upper respiratory infection (URI) in cats
- gastrointestinal system
- mouth to rectum
- palate abdomen
- genitourinary system
- the male parts, the female parts, & pee pee issues
- mucous membranes
- lymph nodes – inflammation, tumors
- other individual & miscellaneous issues/concerns
Always the student.
