What are the basic methods for diagnosing diseases in raccoon dogs?

(1) General examination includes inquiry, visual inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, and olfactory examination.

(2) Necropsy technique. The necropsy technique is a method that uses knowledge of pathological anatomy to make an on-site diagnosis based on the pathological changes in the carcass. The necropsy should be performed as soon as possible after the raccoon dog dies, to prevent postmortem changes from affecting the diagnosis. The necropsy is best performed in the pathology room of the animal farm. If conditions do not allow it, and the necropsy must be performed outdoors, choose a place with dry terrain, far from water sources, roads, and residences, and properly dispose of the carcass after the necropsy. During the necropsy, a necropsy record should be kept and a necropsy report written; this is an important basis for diagnosing diseases.