Physical Exam
Overview
This download includes one CSV file
- exam_physical.csv
Exam Physical
Yearly physical exam findings including TPR, height, weight, and general appearance.
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| subject_id | Dog's unique identifier. |
| year_in_study | Year in study the data was collected. |
| record_date | Date of questionnaire submission. |
| height* | Height (measured at the withers). |
| height_units | Unit of height measurement. |
| weight* | Weight. |
| weight_units | Unit of weight measurement. |
| temperature* | Temperature (Fahrenheit). |
| pulse* | Pulse rate per minute. |
| respiratory_rate* | Respiratory rate. |
| respiratory_rate_category | Respiratory rate measurement (breaths/minute or panting). |
| appetite | Dog's appetite level. |
| attitude | Dog's overall appearance and attitude. |
| purina_body_condition_score** | Purina Body Condition Score (refer to Purina's Body Condition System chart). |
| body_fat_index** | Body Fat Index (refer to Hill’s Body Fat Index chart). |
| feces | Feces appearance and frequency. |
| feces_abnormal_specify | If feces are abnormal, specify why. |
| urination | Urination appearance and frequency. |
| urination_abnormal_specify | If urine is abnormal, specify why. |
| capillary_refill | Capillary refill time in seconds. |
| capillary_refill_not_evaluated | Capillary refill time was not evaluated. |
| hydration_status | Hydration level. |
| dehydrated_percent | If dehydrated, the percentage of dehydration. |
| overhydrated_percent | If overhydrated, the percentage of overhydration. |
| mucous_membrane_not_evaluated | Mucous membranes were not evaluated. |
| mucous_membrane_normal | Mucuous membranes appeared normal. |
| mucous_membrane_pale | Mucuous membranes appeared pale. |
| mucous_membrane_injected | Mucuous membranes appeared injected. |
| mucous_membrane_icteric | Mucuous membranes appeared icteric. |
| mucous_membrane_patechiae | Mucuous membranes appeared petechiae. |
| mucous_membrane_cyanotic | Mucuous membranes appeared cyanotic. |
*Values are reported directly by the veterinarian but may not always appear accurate (i.e. value is too high or low for what is expected of a golden retriever).
**Purina's Body Condition Score was added starting in study year 3 to replace Hill's Body Fat Index.
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