Top 6 conditions found during canine rectal exams

Christopher Lea, DVM, DABVP, shares the importance of rectal exams to detect possible clinical diseases and subclinical disorders. He says this is increasingly important as dogs age.

In a related video, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, demonstrates how to perform a rectal examination in a dog.

Sources:

• Clinician’s Brief, January 2023. Link.
• VETgirl Veterinary continuing education videos. Link.

Also see: 10 reasons why your pet might need a rectal exam, PetMD, October 2017. Link. Jennifer Coates, DVM, explains how veterinarians approach rectal exams, their reasons and potential issues.