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      • Shock
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      • Transporting Injurerd Dogs
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        • Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy (Sub acute Necrotizing Encephalomyelopathy)
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        • Breathing Difficulties
        • Canine Athletes Heart Syndrome
        • Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs
        • Epilepsy
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        • Hip dysplasia
        • Hypoglycemia
        • Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
        • Joint Luxation
        • Ligament and Tendon Tears
        • Metabolic Myopathy
      • Health Conditions N - Z >
        • Paw Pad Problems
        • Portal Systemic Shunts
        • Pyometra & Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia
        • Snow Nose
        • Stomach Ulcers
        • Tendonitis
        • Urinary Tract Health
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        • Zinc Deficency
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General Physical Examination Of Your Dog By Your Veterinarian
 
What to expect when you take your dog to the vets for an appointment.
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Inspection
The first part of an examination of your dog actually is from a distance, observations include the following:
 
General body condition
  • Note weight whether the dog is over or underweight
  • Quality of the dogs coat, shiny, clean etc
 
Demeanor
  • Bright
  • Disinterested
  • Depressed
 
Attitude
  • Friendly
  • Weary
  • Aggressive
 
Hydrated
  • Has the dogs eyes sunk back into its head
  • Tissue turgor 10% loss of body fluid
  • Skin remains tented
 
Conformation/Symmetry
  • Is the dogs body the same both sides
 
Locomotion/Gait
  • Any for lime lameness
  • Any hind leg lameness
 
Neurological Deficits
  • Loss of vision (Head carriage)
  • Head tilt
  • Ataxia
  • Circling/knuckling of a limb
 
Physical Exam
Before carrying out physical examination of your own dog, be aware when they are ill that they my react differently, so take your time and acquaint yourself slowly and gently.
 
NB. If your dog is in extreme pain, they may well bite and you may have to take precautionary measures prior to examining the dog, for example muzzling. 
 
The examination then proceeds by recording the dogs:
 
  • Weight
  • Temperature
  • Pulse
  • Respiratory rate
 
As a rough guide the normal resting temperature, pulse and respiratory rate (TPR) for a dog is:
 
Temperature                                        37.6 – 39.0
Pulse (BPM)
Small Dog (<10kg)                 110 – 115
Medium Dog (<10 – 25kg)     80 – 115
Large Dog (>25k)                   70 – 90
 
 
Rectal Temperature
Remember that the dog’s temperature will increase with
 
  • Physical Activity
  • Excitement
  • High environmental temperatures
 
NB. A dog’s temperature may also rise after a long car journey on a hot day.
 
A brief examination of the anus, anal sacs, perineal region and external genitailia may be performed whilst taking temperature – note the colour consistency of faeces on the end of the thermometer.
 
Pulse
 
The pulse should be counted for at least 15 seconds, preferably 30 seconds.
 
Both femoral arteries should be palpated by placing the fingers on the artery from the front of the leg.
 
Note & Record:
 
  • Rate
  • Character
  • Rhythm
 
Respiratory Rate
 
Note the rate and character of respiration by watching the movement of the thoracic wall at the thoracic arch.
 
Count for at least 30 seconds and note:
 
  • The type of movement
  • Depth
  • Rhythm
 
Abdominal component to breathing
 
Head
 
Nares
  • Check for symmetry
  • Patency
  • Altered pigmentation
  • Discharge
 
Lips
  • Check for symmetry
  • Presence of lesions
  • Pigmentation
 
Oral Cavity
  • Check colour
  • Moistness
  • Oral mucous membranes
 
Normal capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds
 
Inspect gingviae for signs of inflammation or masses, check teeth for calculus formation.
 
Open mouth gently to examine the oral and occlusal surfaces of the teeth, tongue, hard/soft palate, pharynx and tonsils.
 
To visualize pharynx and tonsils is usual to depress the base of the tongue with a spatula or finger.
 
The underside of the tongue should be examined for evidence of linear FB’s e.g. Thread or piece of string, in any animal that is vomiting!
 
Eyes
 
Check conjunctival mucous membrane, eyelids, third eyelid, cornea, iris and lens.
 
Pupilary light reflexes should be evaluated with a pen torch.
 
Check mucous membranes for changes in colour, pallor, erythema and jaundice.
 
The ocular sclera is particularly useful for detecting jaundice.
 
Ears
 
Examine the pinnae or skin lesions, swelling etc.
 
Check each auditory external meatus.
 
Smell ears for abnormal odours.
 
Check or inflammation/discharge.
 
Superficial Lymph Nodes and Salivary Glands
 
Palpate Lymph Nodes
 
  • Submandibular            L&R
  • Prescapular      L&R
  • Popiteal           L&R
  • Axili                L&R
  • Inguinac          L&R
 
Palpate submandibular and paratid salivary glands
 
Neck
 
Palpate the larynx and thyroid region.
 
Gently pinch the trachea to see if his elicits a cough.
 
Assess hydration status by tenting the skin over the dorsal aspect of the neck.
 
Trunk and Legs
 
Palpate and observe for symmetry, size and shape.
 
Examine skin and hair/coat.
 
Palpate the mammary glands for swelling, lumps, discharge and ulceration.
 
Palpate the ribs for old scars, lumps, bumps etc. 
 
Palpate the muscles and flex joints, note any pain, swelling and crepitation.
 
Examine the external genitalia i.e. penis, prepuce and scrotum/testes; vulva, colour discharge.
 
Abdomen
 
The abdomen should be palpated gently between the fingers of both hands.  Altering the position of the dog, e.g. raising the forelimbs or placing in lateral recumbency may occasionally aid palpation of an organ or mass that would otherwise not be palpable.
 
Anterior Abdomen
  • Small intestine
  • Liver (If enlarged)
  • Stomach (if distended)
 
Mid Abdomen
  • Small intestine
  • Mesenteric L/Ns
  • Kidneys
  • Spleen
 
Caudal Abdomen
  • Small intestine
  • Faeces in descending colon/rectum
  • Uterus if distended
  • Bladder (if moderately distended with urine)
  • Prostate gland (only if grossly distended)
 
Rectal Examination
 
  • Direct digital examination of:
  • Rectal mucosa and anal glands
  • Rectal Polyps
  • Tumors
 
Note consistency of faeces and presence of any blood.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Club Ethos
    • Club Code of Ethics
    • Club Dog Working, Showing & Pack Walks
    • Club Membership
    • Club Merchandise >
      • Pyrography
      • Car Decals
      • Clothing >
        • Size & Colour Chart
      • Custom Embroidery Designs
      • Dog Accessories
      • Keyrings
      • Miscellaneous
    • Meet the Pack & Club Event Photos
    • Rainbow Bridge
  • Education & Public Speaking
  • Contact
  • Ain't Nothing But A Hound Day
    • Gleblands Park - Newport
    • Victoria Park - Cardiff
    • Romilly Park - Barry
    • Roath Recreation Ground - Cardiff
  • Dog Show Sponsors 2019
  • Canine First Aid & Health & Wellbeing
    • Canine First Aid Kit Contents
    • Bandaging & Wound Cleaning
    • Emergency First Aid A - E >
      • Abscesses
      • Adder Snake Bite
      • Bee Stings & Insect Bites
      • Bleeding (external)
      • Bleeding (internal)
      • Bloat
      • Chemical Burns
      • Choking
      • CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation
      • Dehydration
      • Dental Emergencies
      • Difficult Births
      • Drowning
      • Eye Injuries
    • Emergency First Aid E - O >
      • Electrocution
      • Fainting - "Syncope"
      • False Widow Spider Bite
      • Fever
      • Fox Bites
      • Fractures
      • Heatstroke
      • Hot Spots - Canine Acute Moist Dermatitis
      • Hypothermia
      • Nose Bleed
    • Emergency First Aid P - Z >
      • Paralysis
      • Poisoning and Exposure to Toxins
      • Penetrating Injuries
      • Rat Bites
      • Seizures
      • Shock
      • Straining & Constipation
      • Transporting Injurerd Dogs
    • Health & Wellbeing >
      • Health Conditions A - E >
        • Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Dogs
        • Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy (Sub acute Necrotizing Encephalomyelopathy)
        • B12 Deficiency or Cobalamin Malabsorption
        • Breathing Difficulties
        • Canine Athletes Heart Syndrome
        • Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs
        • Epilepsy
      • Health Conditions F -M >
        • Hip dysplasia
        • Hypoglycemia
        • Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
        • Joint Luxation
        • Ligament and Tendon Tears
        • Metabolic Myopathy
      • Health Conditions N - Z >
        • Paw Pad Problems
        • Portal Systemic Shunts
        • Pyometra & Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia
        • Snow Nose
        • Stomach Ulcers
        • Tendonitis
        • Urinary Tract Health
      • Infectious diseases >
        • Alabama Rot
        • Cryptococcosis
        • Distemper
        • Erlichiosis
        • Hepatitis
        • Histoplasmosis
        • Parvovirus
        • Rabies
      • Welbeing A - G >
        • Anal Glands/Sacks
        • Burns
        • Coconut Oil
        • Dry Dog Food
        • Grooming and maintenance
      • Wellbeing H - Z >
        • Heat Stroke
        • How To Trim Your Dogs Claws
        • Raw Feeding
        • Toxic Food - Fruits, vegtables & Fish
        • Turmeric Powder
        • Vitaimin E
        • Zinc Deficency
      • Dental Care
      • Nutrition
      • Vaccinations, Worming, Microchipping >
        • Kennel Cough
        • Microchipping
        • Vaccinaions
        • Worming, Flea & Tick Prevention & Parasites
      • Spaying & Neutering
      • Veterinary Clinical Examination
  • Controlling Your Dog In Public
    • Banned Breeds
    • Dangerous Dog Act 2017
    • Dog fouling
    • Public Spaces Protection Orders
  • Donation & Fundraising
  • Easy Fundraising
  • Evolution Of Dogs
    • Breeds >
      • Spitz Breeds >
        • Alaskan Husky
        • Aalaskan Klee Kai
        • Alaskan Malamute
        • Chow Chow
        • Crossd Breed - Huskamute
        • Greenland Dogs
        • Japanese Akita Inu & American Akita
        • Samoyed
        • Siberian Husky
        • Tamaskan
      • Wolf Hybrids >
        • Czechoslovakian wolf dog
        • Saarlooswolfhond
        • Timberwolfdog
  • Equipment
    • Collars
    • Cooling Coats & Mats
    • Scooters, Dry Land Rig and Sleds
    • Walking Belt
    • Dog Weather Shelter
    • Head Collar
    • Leads
    • Harnesses
    • Stake out lines
  • Puppy and dog walking tips
  • Training
    • Canicross
    • Crate Training
    • Obedience training >
      • Bite Inhibition
      • Leave it Training
      • Recall Training
      • Sit Training
      • Sit & Stay Training
      • Walking to Heel Training
    • Temperature Guide to Safely Work Your Dog
    • Toilet Training
    • Vocal Commands
    • Weight Pull Training
    • Working In Racing Harness Sled/Dry Land Rig or Scooter