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The history and physical examination are the methods by which a veterinarian in the exercise of his or her profession first handles a problem that is presented by the owner of an animal. In this book methods applicable to companion animals are described in such a way that they may also be taught to students.
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Rijnberk, A., de Vries, H.W. (1995). Introduction. In: Rijnberk, A., de Vries, H.W. (eds) Medical History and Physical Examination in Companion Animals. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0459-3_1
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