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Appendix B <br />Physical Examination: <br />The Spay/Neuter Veterinarian will check and record date as appropriate <br />concerning the following in the physical examination, noting with the <br />recording any abnormalities discovered in the examination: <br />1. Weight <br />2. Temperature <br />3. Pulse <br />4. Respiration <br />5. Mucous Membrane Color/Capillary Refill Time <br />6. Mouth/Teeth <br />7. Hydration <br />8. Skin/Hair <br />9. Heart/Lungs <br />10. Musculoskeletal <br />11. Mentation/Neurologic <br />12. Abdomen/Gastro Intestinal <br />13. Eyes <br />14. Ears <br />15. Nose/Throat <br />16. Lymph Nodes <br />The County Shelter personnel will be responsible for: <br />8 <br />1. Deworm with appropriate anti- parasitic <br />2. Rabies vaccination (cats and dogs 12 weeks and older) <br />Veterinarian may be requested to perform by Shelter <br />3. DHPP vaccination (Dogs), FVRCP vaccination (cats) <br />4. Bordetella Vaccination (Dogs/ Intranasal) <br />5. Heartworm Testing (Dogs age 6 months and older) <br />6. Feline Leukemia Test (Cats over 6 weeks of age) <br />7. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Test (Cats age 6 months and <br />older) <br />8. Microchip implantation (Veterinarian may be requested to perform <br />by Shelter) <br />9. Heartworm preventative (Dogs- as appropriate) <br />