K9 Hx & PE Flashcards
What is signalment?
It is the first three things you should get:
- Age
- Breed
- Gender
What is the chief complaint?
The reason the animal was brought in, should be addressed first
Lacrimation?
Tears, flow of tears
Conjunctiva?
Membrane lining the eyelids
Sclera?
Outer white portion of the eye
Nictitating membrane?
Third eyelid
Entropion?
Eyelashes rolled inward
Ectropion?
Eyelashes rolled outward
Pinna?
The part of the ear located outside of the head
Tympanic membrane?
Ear drum
How many teeth does a dog have?
42
Alopecia?
Hair loss
Urticaria?
Hives
Pruritus?
Itchiness
What are the five lymph nodes of a canine, listed in order of most cranial to most caudal?
Mandibular, prescapular, axillary, inguinal, popliteal