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 Introduction - Dante & Beanie
Hey! What's in the box?
Actually, there are two boxes and in each one, there is a cat! You will meet Dante and Beanie. They are "country cats". They spend a lot of time outdoors.
Dante and Beanie are here today for a checkup. They haven't been to the vet in three years, so the doctor wants to give them the works. She and her team need to check them inside and out.
Let's start with the outside of Dante.
Dante a domestic long hair cat. Basically, she is a "mutt".
Dante spends a lot of time outdoors. She can run around, have adventures, and see the world.
Unfortunately, she can also get fleas. They are checking to see if Dante has any. |
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Let's take look at some vital signs, commonly called "vitals": weight and temperature.
In order to determine an animal's temperature, a veterinarian or technician will use a rectal thermometer.
All's good from this end. Her temp is normal. |
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| And the scale says she weighs 5.54 kg. There are 2.2 pounds in a kilogram so what does Dante weigh in pounds? |
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| It is pretty clear that the outside of Dante is healthy. Now let's take a look inside. |
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