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Describe what you see
Describe what you see
respiration = Steady, fast, slow, panting Body condition = Overweight, bony coat condition = matted, dirty, brushed, short hair gait = favouring one side, holding one paw above ground
What do you see?
What do you see?
vocalizing = What it sounds like Body = weight evenly distributed body posture = sitting, lying down, standing eyes = white showing, open, shut
Match the following words?
Match the following words?
NAD = No abnormalities detected NSF = No significant findings BAR = Bright, Alert, Responsive QAR = Quiet, Alert, Responsive
Match the following words?
Match the following words?
In a distance exam what is ideal?
In a distance exam what is ideal?
what should you ensure before starting the distance exam?
what should you ensure before starting the distance exam?
make sure all doors and windows are closed as well as all other animals are away before doing a distance exam.
make sure all doors and windows are closed as well as all other animals are away before doing a distance exam.
what are physiological responses that you can see from a distance ?
what are physiological responses that you can see from a distance ?
What is the animals behaviour signs?
What is the animals behaviour signs?
What is the word we do not use to describe the animal?
What is the word we do not use to describe the animal?
Person sits with one arm in________ , other hand/arm over animal for safety.
Person sits with one arm in________ , other hand/arm over animal for safety.
What do you need to know first before you you can use terms like BAR?
What do you need to know first before you you can use terms like BAR?
You can make assumptions and describe what you see about the animal
You can make assumptions and describe what you see about the animal
Match the following health check methods with their purpose:
Match the following health check methods with their purpose:
When is it appropriate to perform a preliminary exam?
When is it appropriate to perform a preliminary exam?
What does it involve in a distance exam?
What does it involve in a distance exam?
What is the Cursory Physical Examination?
What is the Cursory Physical Examination?
Distance Examination the following information will be needed : do you know how the species will likely react, what_________ they have and how to keep them & yourself _______from injury? May you need help?
Distance Examination the following information will be needed : do you know how the species will likely react, what_________ they have and how to keep them & yourself _______from injury? May you need help?
Distance Examination The Demeanor ?
Distance Examination The Demeanor ?
Match the following words
Match the following words
What is important when doing the physical exam?
What is important when doing the physical exam?
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
The ______ is the largest organ of the body!
The ______ is the largest organ of the body!
match the breathing rate the the right animal
match the breathing rate the the right animal
Two ways to check for Hydration status
Two ways to check for Hydration status
When an animal is in your care daily health checks are imperative.
When an animal is in your care daily health checks are imperative.
A health check can be Nose to Tail or Nose to Toes.
A health check can be Nose to Tail or Nose to Toes.
Know your normals and assess for symmetry!
Know your normals and assess for symmetry!
General animal handling principles
General animal handling principles
The first rule of animal handling is
The first rule of animal handling is
Handling, restraining or chasing animals during hot weather can cause hyperthermia (increased body temperature)
Handling, restraining or chasing animals during hot weather can cause hyperthermia (increased body temperature)
Be aware that using sedatives, tranquilisers or anaesthetics can also interfere with the animal's ability to thermoregulate
Be aware that using sedatives, tranquilisers or anaesthetics can also interfere with the animal's ability to thermoregulate
When must two people carry a large dog
When must two people carry a large dog
A calm animal is not easier to handle
A calm animal is not easier to handle
when attaching a muzzle ?
when attaching a muzzle ?
less is more when restraining cats
less is more when restraining cats
cats struggle more when more pressure are applied
cats struggle more when more pressure are applied
What must you do when you meet the cat for the first time?
What must you do when you meet the cat for the first time?
Removing a cat from a carrier
Removing a cat from a carrier
Lift them in to transport carriers tail-first (if possible)
Lift them in to transport carriers tail-first (if possible)
Avoid scruffing cats whenever possible.
Avoid scruffing cats whenever possible.
YOu can carry mice with their tails
YOu can carry mice with their tails
Otherwise, can be picked up by the base of the tail and support the body
Otherwise, can be picked up by the base of the tail and support the body
You can pick up a rabbit by its ears
You can pick up a rabbit by its ears
What must always be done for rabbits?
What must always be done for rabbits?
Name four ways to carry a GP
Name four ways to carry a GP
What must not be done when you hold a bird
What must not be done when you hold a bird
When constricting the sternum of bird what happens
When constricting the sternum of bird what happens
what is a useful tool when managing birds
what is a useful tool when managing birds
When working with parrots you must restrain the _______
When working with parrots you must restrain the _______
Always support which part of the Rabbit
Always support which part of the Rabbit
An animal can __________ when it is _______ or in ________
An animal can __________ when it is _______ or in ________
Be careful of applying to much force to small animals, you can injure them
Be careful of applying to much force to small animals, you can injure them
What is a key observation to make during a distance examination for animal health assessment?
What is a key observation to make during a distance examination for animal health assessment?
Why is measuring the animal's respiratory rate important during a distance examination?
Why is measuring the animal's respiratory rate important during a distance examination?
What does a distance examination aim to achieve in terms of an animal's health assessment?
What does a distance examination aim to achieve in terms of an animal's health assessment?
Why is observing the animal's demeanor important during a distance examination?
Why is observing the animal's demeanor important during a distance examination?
What role does alertness and responsiveness play in a general observational examination of animals?
What role does alertness and responsiveness play in a general observational examination of animals?
In a distance examination, what does paying attention to the animal's posture help with?
In a distance examination, what does paying attention to the animal's posture help with?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of distance examination techniques mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of distance examination techniques mentioned in the text?
What is a primary advantage of distance examination techniques?
What is a primary advantage of distance examination techniques?
Which of the following statements about distance examination techniques is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about distance examination techniques is NOT true?
What is a potential advantage of distance examination techniques for veterinary practices?
What is a potential advantage of distance examination techniques for veterinary practices?
Which of the following is NOT a role of distant examination techniques?
Which of the following is NOT a role of distant examination techniques?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the importance of distance examination techniques?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the importance of distance examination techniques?
how would you health check mice and rats?
how would you health check mice and rats?
Why is it important to do a distance exam?
Why is it important to do a distance exam?
Why is a distance exam important?
Why is a distance exam important?
What in the environment can you identify in the distance as a concern?
What in the environment can you identify in the distance as a concern?
The aim with preliminary exams is to identify when veterinary help or medical treatment may be required and to describe the problems you see and to diagnose diseases.
The aim with preliminary exams is to identify when veterinary help or medical treatment may be required and to describe the problems you see and to diagnose diseases.
What physiological responses can you look for in an animal to indicate their health?
What physiological responses can you look for in an animal to indicate their health?
What are physiological responses of an animal?
What are physiological responses of an animal?
What count as behaviour signs for an animal?
What count as behaviour signs for an animal?
How would you give a health check for a rat/mice after the distance exam?
How would you give a health check for a rat/mice after the distance exam?
To roll an animal only one hand or a towel is needed
To roll an animal only one hand or a towel is needed
How would you check eyes?
How would you check eyes?
When inspecting the eyes what are you looking for?
When inspecting the eyes what are you looking for?
When looking at teeth ?
When looking at teeth ?
When looking at mucous membranes what will the words be that you will use?
When looking at mucous membranes what will the words be that you will use?
where can you test for CRT?
where can you test for CRT?
How do you test hydration status?
How do you test hydration status?
It is preferred to move along the body in one go, because it is the fastest
It is preferred to move along the body in one go, because it is the fastest
When feeling over the skin for lumps and bumps the dogs will react if something is wrong .....
When feeling over the skin for lumps and bumps the dogs will react if something is wrong .....
When you get to tail and anus what should be done?
When you get to tail and anus what should be done?
What is the purpose of acclimating animals to the environment where they will be handled for examinations?
What is the purpose of acclimating animals to the environment where they will be handled for examinations?
Why is choosing the appropriate equipment important for animal examinations based on biological safety level (BSL) requirements?
Why is choosing the appropriate equipment important for animal examinations based on biological safety level (BSL) requirements?
What is the primary reason for maintaining proper documentation of materials used during animal examinations?
What is the primary reason for maintaining proper documentation of materials used during animal examinations?
What is the recommended method for handling wild, jumpy, or aggressive rats?
What is the recommended method for handling wild, jumpy, or aggressive rats?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of cupping as a rat handling method?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of cupping as a rat handling method?
What is the primary consideration when choosing a rat restraint technique?
What is the primary consideration when choosing a rat restraint technique?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing the choice of rat restraint method?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing the choice of rat restraint method?
What is the purpose of using a specialized tube in the tunnel handling method?
What is the purpose of using a specialized tube in the tunnel handling method?
How can rats be restrained?
How can rats be restrained?
How can mouse be held?
How can mouse be held?
Mice can be picked up by the base of the tail
Between the base and the middle only
Mice can be picked up by the base of the tail Between the base and the middle only
Its a good idea to carry a angry cat in a cage
Its a good idea to carry a angry cat in a cage
Drape the towel over the cat while it is in the cage and scoop it up
Drape the towel over the cat while it is in the cage and scoop it up
Scuffing a cat is a great idea
Scuffing a cat is a great idea
How to carry a calm cat?
How to carry a calm cat?
Choose the correct size muzzle and adjust the strap size while putting it on the dog
Choose the correct size muzzle and adjust the strap size while putting it on the dog
After you have placed a muzzle it is important to NOT?
After you have placed a muzzle it is important to NOT?
DO NOT muzzle a dog when?
DO NOT muzzle a dog when?
When meeting a new dog what must you do?
When meeting a new dog what must you do?
When will you change your handling method
When will you change your handling method
Allocate the correct match
Allocate the correct match
NEVER convey the following emotions to animals
NEVER convey the following emotions to animals
When you are planning for the animal .....
When you are planning for the animal .....
Math the freedoms with the domains
Math the freedoms with the domains
which are NOT a five freedom ?
which are NOT a five freedom ?
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Study Notes
Handling Animals for Examination
- Wear gloves to protect against direct contact with animal fluids, which can harbor pathogens
- Ensure gloves are clean and free from residual chemicals that could harm animals or compromise test results
- Sanitize equipment before use by cleaning them in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or institutional guidelines
- Quarantine animals in a separate room prior to handling for examinations
- Acclimate animals to the environment where they will be handled for examinations to reduce stress levels
- Choose equipment based on biological safety level (BSL) requirements
- Maintain proper documentation of materials used, including frequency and dates of transfer or disposal
Bird Examination
- History taking is crucial for understanding the bird's condition, including signalment, environment, and behavior
- Samples from birds may be collected for laboratory analysis, such as fresh droppings for mycology laboratory analysis
- Keep parrots in a clean and hygienic environment to minimize the risk of fungal infections
- Fungal contamination rates in birds can be high, but most fungi do not cause clinical manifestations
- Antifungal treatments can be challenging due to variable pharmacokinetics, side effects, and resistance to antifungal agents
Rat Restraint Techniques
- Traditional baseball hold is a common method for restraining rats, but care must be taken to avoid squeezing the thorax too tightly
- Three-finger scruff hold is an alternative technique that reduces pressure on the throat area, reducing discomfort and stress to the rat
- Tunnel handling involves guiding a rat into a specifically designed tube, reducing anxiety levels and stress responses
- Cupping is a non-aversive handling method where the rat is picked up and out of the cage using cupped hands
Exotic Pets
- Exotic pets require specialized care and health checks specific to their unique needs
- Owners must consult experienced vets who understand the healthcare requirements of these species
Wildlife Health Checks
- Wildlife health checks play a significant role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases
- Monitoring and managing the health of wild animals can help protect human populations from zoonotic diseases and conserve ecosystems
Zoo Animals
- Regular health checks for zoo animals ensure that they are not developing any diseases or conditions due to their confinement in captivity
- Health checks involve physical examination, behavioral observation, and monitoring of animal husbandry practices
Health Check Methods and Techniques
- Regular health checks involve various methods depending on the type of animal and its living environment
- Techniques include external examination of the body condition score, dental assessment, palpable examination of organs and joints, internal investigation using imaging techniques or laboratory tests, and parasite testing
- Remote sensing tools can monitor animal health without direct physical contact, tracking vital signs such as respiration rate, temperature, and activity levels
Benefits of Regular Health Checks
- Early detection and prompt treatment of health concerns
- Improved animal welfare and quality of life
- Reduced incidence of zoonotic diseases spreading to humans and other animals
- Better understanding of animal behavior and physiological needs
- Enhanced public health protection against emerging infectious threats
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