Veterinary Examinations for Dogs
How does my dog examine my dog? The physical exam is one of the most important things your vet does for your dog. If your dog is sick, the first thing your veterinarian will do is an examination. Routine checks are also extremely important for healthy dogs so that health problems can be detected before your dog even looks sick. What happens during a veterinary physical exam? When your dog is taking a physical exam, the vet will check your dog's health from nose to tail. Here are some key areas to consider: Eyes: Your veterinarian will look at your dog's eyes for signs of vision loss, age-related changes, discharge, redness, cataracts, etc. Vet can also use a light to ensure that pupils respond to light and that the vessels and retina inside the eyes look normal. Ears: Your own will check the ears for redness, odor or ear debris. Vet can use a tool called an otoscope (a cone with a light inside) to see the ear canals. Rash, odor or ear can be a sign of ear infection . Oral ...