1.？ How to check the cat's physical examination?
Generally speaking, the most basic thing is to look at the basic situation of cats first. For example, the doctor will take its temperature to see if it has a fever and weigh it to see if it is fat or thin. Touch its body to see if there are any wounds or lumps; See if there is dirt or inflammation in its ears, eyes, buttocks and other parts. This is also essential in general physical examination.
Later, they will take more blood for blood test. I asked what this was for. To sum up, we can see whether there are normal cells, infections or anemia in the blood of cats through blood analysis. At the same time, we will also take a little stool for parasite examination, and we can see whether there are bugs in the cat's intestines, such as roundworms and coccidia, which will make the cat have loose bowels or absorb malnutrition, so as to achieve early detection and treatment to the greatest extent.
Check the secretion in the ear canal with a cotton swab, and you can see whether there are ear mites or other infections in the cat's ear, which will make the cat's ear itchy and uncomfortable. After that, the cat's mouth will be examined. If you find loose teeth, bad breath, bleeding gums, etc. Then the probability is that cats have oral diseases.
A slightly larger pet hospital will use a test board or PCR method to check cat plague. According to the doctor, this test result can tell whether the cat is infected with cat plague. In addition, this kind of cat plague is a very serious infectious disease, which usually causes cats to vomit, diarrhea, high fever and even death. There is also a skin examination with a scraper to see if there is any fungal infection on the cat's skin, such as tinea felis, which is a skin problem that can be transmitted to people or other animals and will make cats shed hair and scab.
Finally, depending on the age or health of the cat, it may be necessary to do some other tests, such as X-ray, which is very common. Its role is also great, and it can be seen whether there are problems with bones and internal organs; B-ultrasound and color Doppler echocardiography are also essential, which play a great role in checking whether the abdominal organs are normal.
2. How not to be cheated by the pet hospital:
The first and most important thing is to choose a regular hospital with animal diagnosis and treatment license and veterinary qualification certificate to avoid illegal medical practice in black clinics or pet shops. This can not only ensure the professional level and service quality of hospitals and doctors, but also avoid some unreasonable charges or fraud!
You can also introduce the experience of stepping on mines through friends, or look at the praise and bad reviews of hospitals, and find reliable doctors to see if they have professional knowledge, rich experience and frank attitude. This will ensure that your cat is correctly diagnosed and treated, and also avoid unnecessary tests or drugs.
In addition, I suggest that shovel officials learn more basic pet care knowledge, such as how to feed and clean cats, prevent some possible diseases and avoid unnecessary expenses. Although it hurts when we are sick, it is ourselves who are anxious.
Remember to do a good job of prevention, vaccinate cats regularly, repel insects, and have a physical examination to avoid some common infectious diseases and parasitic infections! This can ensure the health and safety of your cat, and also save some treatment costs and time.
Furthermore, you can judge whether a pet is abnormal or uncomfortable by observing its spirit, appetite and excretion. If the cat is sick, seek medical advice in time. Don't use drugs indiscriminately or delay time, which will lead to the deterioration of the condition or complications and increase the difficulty and cost of treatment.
Finally, in the process of seeking medical treatment, we should also learn to maintain good communication with doctors to understand the cat's condition, diagnosis basis, treatment plan, cost details and so on. Don't blindly believe or reject the doctor's advice, but have your own judgment and choice. This will ensure that you have a clear understanding and control of pet treatment, and also avoid some misunderstandings or disputes. It is suggested that the cat should be thoroughly examined before making a treatment decision.
In a word, it is necessary and difficult to give the cat a physical examination, and we need to do it with our heart. At the same time, keep your eyes open to avoid being fooled. Only in this way can we let our children enjoy a longer and happier life. I hope every cat can grow up healthily and accompany its owner until he is old!