Procedure for performing auscultation in small animals

IN SMALL ANIMALS

  • A flexible binaural stethoscope is used.
  • The animal is placed on the tale of convenient height and size with non-slippery surface.
  • It may be helpful to close the mouth for few minutes to obtain the necessary calmness.
  • While auscultation, give firm pressure through the closed eyelid to both eyeballs to look for the cardio-ocular reflex.
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