Petechia

A pinpoint, nonraised, perfectly round, purplish red spot caused by hemorrhage

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes due to the lack of oxygenation if the blood

Anemia

A reduction in the # of RBCs

Icterus

A yellow pigmentation to the skin or mucous membranes due to the deposition of bile pigments; Jaundice

PU/PD

Polyuria/Polydipsia

Urinating and drinking excessively

Tachypnea

Rapid respiration

Dyspnea

Dificulty breathing

Ausculation

The act of listening to sounds within the body

Percussion

The act of thumping on the body as an aid to diagnosis based on the sound obtained.

EXAMPLE:

When a dog is bloated checking the sound to see if it sounds hollow

Febrile

Having a fever

CRT

Capillary Refill Time

Mentation

Mental activity

Incubation Period

The interval of time from the receipt of the infection to the first clinical signs

Carnivore

Meat Eater

Herbivore

Plant Eater

Omnivore

One who eats both plants and meat

Ruminant

Animal that has a stomach with 4 compartments

Signalment

Charcteristics that seperate you from others

EXAMPLE:

– Sex and reproductive state

(Do they still haave a reproductive tract?)

– Species

– Breed

– Name

– Age

Primary Complaint

• What the O is coming to the vet for.
• Signs and symptoms
• Main medical problem per the O
  

History

Asking a series of questions to gain information about the pet. Taylor questions spcefic to the type of animal you are working with.

• Where does the animal live (In/Out?)
• Has the pet traveled o/s the area
• Diet & Supplements
• How often fed
• Parasite control/ Product and Schedule
• Lumps or bumps noted
• Job in life
• Exposure to other animals
  
• Medications
• Activity level
  

Clinical signs of disease

Why O brought the P in. Things they have noticed.

• Couging (C)
• Sneezing (S)
• Vomiting (V)
• Diarrhea (D)
• Eating/drinking okay
• Scratching
  

Hematuria

Observation

• How is the attitude (BAR or depressed)
• Stand back and watch the mentation, activity, Gait (how the animal is moving and using limbs)
• Check resp. pattern and rate. (Get resp rate from afar)
• TPR
• Any discharges
• Body condition (Fat, Thin, Normal)
• Senses
• Odor (ears smell okay?)
  

EENT

1. EYES: Pupillary size, reactivity, movement, discharge, redness, icterus
2. EARS: Discharge, odor, swelling, petechia
3. NOSE: Symmetry, depigmentation, discharge
4. THROAT/ORAL CAV: Gum color, dental disease, hydration status CRT; Lymph Nodes; Muscles of the head
   

• Observation
• TPR
• EENT
• Heart & Lungs
• Abdominal Palpation
• Skin
• Hydration
• Muscle Atrophy (muscle loss)/Symmetry
• Rectal
• Check for growths
• Diagnostic Tests
• Diagnosis
• Treatment