Physical Exam


Physical Exam

Annual Physical Exam

The following images and pdf shows you what a complete physical exam looks like and what the veterinarian looking for and why.

	Remember that more is missed from not looking that not knowing.
	Vaccinations are a very small part of wellness medicine. Your pet needs to be healthy to be able to respond well to vaccinations.
	Make sure your pet has a complete annual exam before vaccinations and take him/her in to see the veterinarian when ill. It is always best for the veterinarian to see patients early in the course of a disease. This saves your pet discomfort and it saves you money in the long run. The longer a disease is present the more damage it causes to the patient.

The above image shows you at a glance what the veterinarian looks at during the physical exam. The weight is checked and recorded; the heart is listened to for normal rate, rhythm and sounds; the eyes are examined (the vet in the image is checking the retina); the abdomen is examined and the veterinarian watches for signs of pain; the back is examined; the teeth are checked and so is the skin. If the veterinarian is concerned about what she sees she will recommend tests.

Physical Exam, Urine collection, Fecal sample

46793 Yale Road East

Chilliwack, BC Canada V2P 2S5
Phone: 604-792-2844

Fax: 604-792-5822

Last updated 1/29/2004