Author Question: What are the exceptions in performing an avian physical exam that would normally be evaluated in a ... (Read 34 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What are the exceptions in performing an avian physical exam that would normally be evaluated in a dog or a cat?

Question 2

Describe three important differences in obtaining a patient history for a companion bird compared to a patient history for a dog or a cat.

sierramartinez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The oral mucosa cannot be used for CRT (capillary refill time), skin tenting to assess hydration status is omitted, and TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration) is omitted because these findings may not be reliable and there are no palpable lymph nodes.

Answer to Question 2

The signalment may be unknown; the description of the cage and its location needs to be as thorough as possible; the types of toys and perches available; times out of cage; other pets in the household.