1. Introduction; A. Rijnberk, H.W. de Vries. 2. The rationale for this approach; A. Rijnberk, H.W. de Vries. 3. A few concepts and an introduction to the diagnostic process; A. Rijnberk. 4. Methods and instruments; A. Rijnberk, W.E. van den Brom. 5. Medical records; R.J. Slappendel, F.J. van Sluijs. 6. The history; A. Rijnberk. 7. General impression; A. Rijnberk. 8. General examination; A. Rijnberk, P.G. van Ooijen. 9. Respiratory system; H.W. de Vries, A.J. Venker-van Haagen. 10. Circulatory system; A.A. Stokhof, A. De Rick. 11. Digestive tract; R.P. Happé (Swami Satyam Shanasa), J. Rothuizen. 12. Kidneys and urinary tract; W.J. Biewenga, R.A.A. van Oosterom. 13. Female reproductive tract; G.C. van der Weyden, J. De Schepper. 14. Male reproductive tract; D.F. Mattheeuws, H. Hoogenkamp. 15. Skin, hair, and nails; A. Willemse, M.A. Wisselink. 16. Mammary glands; G.R. Rutteman, P.G. van Ooijen. 17. Locomotor system; H.A.W. Hazewinkel, F.J. Meutstege. 18. Nervous system; J.J. van Nes. 19. Eyes; F.C. Stades, M.H. Boevé. 20. Ears; A.J. Venker-van Haagen, J.E. Gajentaan. 21. Endocrine glands; A. Rijnberk, B.E. Belshaw. 22. Behavior; B.W. Knol. 23. Emergencies; F.J. van Sluijs, H.W. de Vries. 24. Handling andrestraint -- Injections and blood collection; B.E. Belshaw. 25. Preanesthetic examination and health certification; L.J. Hellebrekers, H.W. de Vries, F.C. Stades, A.A. Stokhof. 26. Birds; J.T. Lumeij. 27. Small mammals; J.T. Lumeij. Index.