Rhinoscopy in dogs and cats
Fischer, S.; Ballauf, B.; Kraft, W.
Tierarztliche Praxis 20(6): 621-627
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0303-6286 PMID: 1481219 Document Number: 390792
Rostral and caudal rhinoscopy in dogs and cats facilitates the investigation of the nasal cavity and accurate biopsy. Rostral rhinoscopy can be performed by rigid endoscopes; caudal rhinoscopy requires flexible endoscopes. Deep anaesthesia or additional analgesia with local anaesthesia is necessary. The nasal cavity is assessed by its form, colour, surface of the mucous membrane, hyperemia, plaques, lesions, and the secretion is assessed by its quantity, colour and viscosity. Foreign bodies and neoplasia must also be looked for. Case reports with abnormal findings are described.