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Originally Posted by Archie's Mom  My Archie actually had kennel cough last fall and was seen not only by his regular vet but also a respiratory specialist on more than one ocassion both. Neither pounded on his chest (in fact, there was no palpating of the chest). This does not sound normal. |
To palpate means to touch or feel. So many yorkies have tracheal problems that it wouldn't be unusual and should be expected of a veterinarian, however, pounding should definitely set off an alarm.
