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Oral examination of a conscious animal is limited to '''visual inspection''' and some '''digital palpation''' only. The aim of the conscious oral examination is to hopefully obtain a '''tentative diagnosis''' and help formulate a treatment plan. The owner must be made aware however that it is only under a [[Oral Examination - Under General Anaesthesia|general anaesthetic and full examination]] that the true extent of disease can be evaluated.

Oral examination of a conscious animal is limited to '''visual inspection''' and some '''digital palpation''' only. The aim of the conscious oral examination is to hopefully obtain a '''tentative diagnosis''' and help formulate a treatment plan. The owner must be made aware however that it is only under a [[Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia|general anaesthetic and full examination]] that the true extent of disease can be evaluated.

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It is important to always have '''good lighting''' when examining the mouth (both in the conscious and anaesthetised patient).

It is important to always have '''good lighting''' when examining the mouth (both in the conscious and anaesthetised patient).