The professional and systematic examination of patients is the foundation for accurate and precise diagnosis and therapy. Therefore, professional diagnostic skills are the greatest asset of any veterinarian. This book systematically presents the complete examination process for dogs, cats, small pets, and birds. The authors provide practical guidance for each examination method and highlight common mistakes. They describe the handling of instruments and address species-specific characteristics. The accompanying DVD contains illustrative footage of examination processes for various organ systems and animal species, as well as 24 customizable examination forms.