Clinical Examination (Geriatric) - Donkey - Revision history

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 amount of body condition. These deposits have a '''tendency to calcify''' over
 time and, in the aged donkey, may easily be mistaken for tumours.
 ==References==

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 A '''blood sample''' should be taken early in the examination and allowed to
-settle/clot. Secondary [[Donkey - Hyperlipaemia|hyperlipaemia]] is a common and serious complicating
+settle/clot. Secondary [[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey|hyperlipaemia]] is a common and serious complicating
 factor in many instances of malaise in both the obese and lean individual.
 Biochemistry/haematology screening will determine the triglyceride status
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 within the UK, see Appendix 10).</font color>
-When assessed regularly the [[Donkey - Body Condition Score|'''condition score''']] of the donkey is a
+When assessed regularly the [[Body Condition Score - Donkey|'''condition score''']] of the donkey is a
 useful pointer, not only to how the elderly animal is utilizing feed, but it
 can also indicate possible low-grade chronic pain from conditions such as

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		+	==General considerations==
		+	[[Image:Elderly donkeys.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|<small><center>Elderly donkeys with appropriate management enjoying life (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
		+	Routine clinical examination of the geriatric donkey should naturally include
		+	assessment of all the ten body systems but it is useful to take time to stand
		+	back and take a more holistic view of the animal and the conditions under
		+	which it is kept. Allow time to monitor '''general demeanour''' prior to any
		+	hands-on examination.
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		+	It is wise to remember that donkeys are capable of forming '''extremely
		+	strong bonds''' with companions and can easily be stressed by being parted
		+	from them even for the short period of time needed to perform a clinical
		+	examination. This is even more important in the older animals where
		+	geriatric companions may have a lifelong commitment to one another.
		+	Keep such animals close by throughout the assessment.
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		+	Consider offering a small quantity of palatable, succulent feed and
		+	'''observe prehension/feeding behaviour'''. Beware '''sham feeding''' where the
		+	donkey seems to be interested and eating but in reality is often only ‘playing’
		+	with the contents of the bucket or trough. This is a good time to monitor
		+	for quidding. Also animals that have been fed in a group will often appear
		+	to have ‘eaten-up’ perfectly well when they have actually been increasingly
		+	anorexic for some time.
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		+	A '''blood sample''' should be taken early in the examination and allowed to
		+	settle/clot. Secondary [[Donkey - Hyperlipaemia\|hyperlipaemia]] is a common and serious complicating
		+	factor in many instances of malaise in both the obese and lean individual.
		+	Biochemistry/haematology screening will determine the triglyceride status
		+	of the animal <font colr = 'green'>(The Donkey Sanctuary offer this service free to clinicians
		+	within the UK, see Appendix 10).</font color>
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		+	When assessed regularly the [[Donkey - Body Condition Score\|'''condition score''']] of the donkey is a
		+	useful pointer, not only to how the elderly animal is utilizing feed, but it
		+	can also indicate possible low-grade chronic pain from conditions such as
		+	osteoarthritis. Many of the common conditions encountered in the ageing
		+	donkey can be considered as potential causes of weight loss or ‘ill-thrift’.
		+	Hands-on condition scoring is essential; many donkeys have bulky or thick
		+	coats which can be deceptive to the eye alone. The clinician must also be
		+	aware of the '''localized subcutaneous fat deposits''', e.g. paralumbar, rump,
		+	dorsal thoracic ribs and especially at the crest. These may be of a significant
		+	size and will often remain even though the donkey has lost a significant
		+	amount of body condition. These deposits have a '''tendency to calcify''' over
		+	time and, in the aged donkey, may easily be mistaken for tumours.
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		+	==References==
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		+	* Sprayson, T. (2008) The care of the geriatric donkey In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 13
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