what is a head to tail exam? what all does it contain?
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Amy Perez says:
December 01st, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Where the vet does an exam starting at the head checking the eyes ears nose mouth teeth lymph nodes under jaw at base of neck. Then palpates the throat feels for any lumps on the chest area listens to heart and lungs then palpates the abdomen and feels for the pulses in the groin area and then palpates the lymph nodes on the back of the rear legs. Then lifts tail and make sure ther are no lumps around the anus. That is why it is called a head to tail exam. Hope this helps please rate my answer. AMY
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User says:
December 01st, 2008 at 07:39 PM
thanks, dr. amy. you have really helped us a lot ! My dog's name is Sheba, and she is a 50 lb. pitbull that thinks she's a 5 lb. baby. She is very gentle, and we can tell she just doesn't feel good. so, to the local vet we go tomorrow. thanks, again.
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Amy Perez says:
December 01st, 2008 at 07:42 PM
No problem and you are very welcome. I hope all goes well. Happy Holidays. Hope she gets better. AMY
Current Rating: Rosehill Veterinary Clinic17719 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77377 Phone# 281-351-6717 Fax# 281-351-7249 Hours:M-F 8-6 Sat. 8-12 Sun. Closed We offer 24hr Emergency care for our clients & patients.
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