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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 ...

What to Expect from a Great Veterinarian

Your vet is one of the most important parts of your pet's health (after you, of course). How can you tell if you found a great vet? Background, experience and education are all very important factors. However, perhaps an even greater measure is how the vet makes you feel. #1. Education and Experience When choosing a veterinarian, you can start by studying the veterinarian and her clinic. Ask others to share their experiences. Investigate your veterinarian background and online education if possible (or just call the clinic and ask about it). Information about the vet is often available on the clinic website. You can usually verify a veterinary license by looking online through the state licensing board or secretary of state. To become a veterinarian, you must obtain a university degree (usually a Bachelor of Science) followed by four years of postgraduate education in veterinary school. It is quite difficult to get into your own school as there is a lot of competition and not many ...