AT EACH PET PRIMATE'S FIRST VISIT, WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION -- Included are checks of such items as the weight, eyes, ears, chest, throat and skin. At this time, the owner and doctor can discuss health, behavior, nutrition and how to enjoy your pet. Some primates require sedation or anesthesia to complete the physical portion of the evaluation. We have special equiptment in the clinic to help this go as smoothly as possible. Discuss this aspect with the Doctor at your earliest opportunity. MICROBIOLOGY -- to make sure that the pet is not harboring abnormal numbers or types of bacteria in the digestive tract. FECAL CONCENTRATION TEST -- to screen for nematode and other internal parasites. To accomplish this, droppings can be collected into a closed, refrigerated container until 1/2 teaspoonful or more of fresh specimen is collected. The sample is then delivered to the clinic quickly to assure accurate results. TU8ERCULOSIS TEST -- to make sure your pet is not harboring this dread disease. SEROLOGIC SURVEY PANEL -- is customized for your monkey's place of origin, African, Asian or New world, and a separate panel for apes. This test is of vital importance to your pet and your family to make sure that your pet does not harbor dangerous, deadly viruses such as Herpes-B, Simian Aids etc. IN ADDITION, IT MAY BE ADVISABLE TO HAVE A: DIRECT FECAL TEST for pets which may be harboring tiny one-celled protozoan parasites such as Giardia and Trichomonads. TRANSPONDER SCANNING to determine or confirm the alphanumeric identification number being implanted in growing numbers of valuable pets. NOTE: This scanning is complimentary, so be sure to ask for it at your primate's first visit! BLOOD PANEL to evaluate the blood cell counts, blood chemistries to check for a wide variety of conditions, including anemia, dehydration, liver or kidney disease, and several other often hidden health issues. X-RAYS are a great help in establishing good, detailed "baselines". Annual rechecks include the physical exam and any other tests which are indicated at the time. (January 1992) Prepared by Exotic Pet and Bird Clinic, 903 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033 Telephone: (206) 827-6613
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