Anesthesia may be required to do full dental examination, ear examination, radiographs, toe nail trim, etc. Microchip transponder implantation recommended for permanent identification. Be aware of fat layers - fluids may be slowly absorbed, but large volumes are possible. Ventrodorsal projection makes differentiation between individual organs more difficult due to superimposition of the muscle packets of the orbicular muscles, the cutis and spines. The skull is broad with pronounced cheek bones.
Secondary dentition is complete with a year.
GI protectants as necessary. If fatty liver, decrease fat in diet, supportive with B complex vitamins. Appropriate therapeutics per etiology. Bathing, complete sanitation of habitat. For fleas, environmental control in house and on other pets.