Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.
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Veterinary wellness plans: Study the comprehensive exam
Here's an example of the comprehensive exam report Dr. Salzsieder fills out and sends home with clients.
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Dr. Salzsieder's
- weight and body condition
- coat and skin condition
- presence of lesions
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- abdominal palpation
- urogenital exam
- rectal exam
- ear exam
- cardiovascular evaluation
- neurological evaluation
- radiography
- flea control prescription (just to make sure the patient is current and that the products are working).
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