Diagnosis of exclusion
A “diagnosis of exclusion” is a diagnosis that is made when all other possible causes of a pet’s clinical signs have been ruled out, and there is no available test to confirm the remaining possible cause. Vets rule out other potential diagnoses by considering the pet’s history and performing appropriate diagnostic tests.
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Dr Jnanee Krishnasamy
Dr Jnanee is a small animal veterinarian. She was born in sunny Singapore and spent her formative years there, before studying veterinary medicine at Massey University. Since graduating from vet school, Dr Jnanee has worked in a variety of settings that include private practice, shelter medicine, and veterinary telemedicine. Due to her varied experiences, she is well-informed on many aspects of the veterinary industry!
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