Oral examination in the cat: a systematic approach.

ABSTRACT:

Practical relevance

Oral examination in the cat is a process of observing both normal and abnormal, and should be an integral part of any wellness examination as well as a response to any specific complaint(s). The basis for an accurate diagnosis is meticulous attention to detail. It is essential that the clinician performs a whole body examination prior to examining the head and neck region.

Stages of examination

A thorough oral examination involves four stages. The first stage is to review the current oral problem(s) by asking questions and listening carefully to the owner's responses; gaining a thorough medical/dental history may shed more light on the current problem(s). The second stage is an extraoral physical examination to visualise and palpate the head and neck regi

SUBMITTER: Clarke DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11044606 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature