Logical Approach to Disease

Question 1

What question should you ask before beginning to diagnose a reproductive problem?

Answer 1

Is it a manifestation of normal reproductive physiology or is it a clinical disease?

Question 2

When looking at the history what should you look at?

Answer 2

Check the records are correct - Age, breed, sex - Neutered/entire - Seasons and breeding history - Use for the animal - Previous illness

Question 3

Describe the main points of a clinical examination of a female

Answer 3

General PE - Vulva - Mammary glands - Vaginal/Rectal examination - Response to behavioural stimuli

Question 4

Describe the main points of a clinical examination for a male

Answer 4

General PE - Scrotum and testes - Prepuce and penis - Mammary glands - Rectal exam