Observation should include
- describing behavior and physical state of a normal, healthy animal
- looking for and describing any abnormal behavior, physical state, food/water intake, and feces/urine
- explaining factors that could affect food/water intake, as well as cause abnormal feces/urine.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What abnormalities could be present with an animal that is urinating more frequently and/or is straining to urinate?
- What is lethargy? What medical problems might it indicate?
- What are some possible causes for increased appetite and/or water intake?
- How can stress cause changes to an animal’s feces?