By Stephani Noar

Anacortes High School Senior

What happens at a check-up?

What if my pet is healthy?

How often should I bring in Cats?

How often should I bring in Dogs?

Is my pet overweight?

Is the waist:

Not visible

Visible

Visible behind the ribs

How can I help my pet keep a healthy weight?

Diseases

How can I take care of my pet’s teeth?

Dental Cleaning

Home Care

What kind of care do older pets need?

Regular check-ups

Blood work

Home Observations

Eating?

Drinking?

Playing?

Change in any behavior or personality?

Loss of a pet

Ask permission first

Ask about likes and dislikes

Respect and caution

What about service animals?

“On Duty” vs. “Off Duty”

RESPECT!

What are parasites?

What are different kind of parasites?

Can parasites hurt humans?

What is leptospirosis?

Is it a problem where I live?

Can I get leptospirosis?

What are the symptoms of leptospirosis?

Vaccinations

Sanitation

Caution Around Unfamiliar Animals

A common route

Veterinarians go to school for 8 years

Preparation for Veterinarian Route

To ensure certainty

Vet techs go to school for 2 year

If they enjoy their job: they will either stay as a vet tech

OR

apply to vet school

Preparation for Vet Tech Route

Patient: 900 lb horse named “Rain”

Diagnosis: joint pain

Medication: Phenylbutazone (FDA approved for horses)

Possible Side Effects: allergic reaction, kidney damage, etc.

Possible Benefits: relieves pain and inflammation, reduces fever, inexpensive

Dosage Information: 2000mg / 453.59237 kg (per 24 hours)

Discuss with a partner about whether you would give the medicine or not based on the possible side effects and

possible benefits.

Images:http://www.leptospirosis.org/topic.php?t=49 (leptospirosis)http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.4617.html (math project)

Information:http://www.netplaces.com/dog-health/basic-dog-health/regular-veterinary-checkups.htm (check-ups)Dr. Beth C. Scheenstra, DVM (check-ups, obesity, dental, parasites, sanitation, vaccinations, veterinary route)http://dpfa.org/what-happens-at-the-routine-vet-check-up.htm (check-ups)http://www.canismajor.com/dog/obese.html (obesity)http://www.romow.com/recreation-blog/cat-obesity-casues-and-treatment/ (obesity)http://blog.krogerpersonalfinance.com/weight-management-dogs-cats/ (obesity)http://www.cairnrescue.com/docs/Obesity.htm (obesity)http://www.petobesityprevention.com (obesity)Dr. Pauli J. Bezzola, DVM (checkups, obesity, dental, parasites, sanitation, caution around unfamiliar animals, veterinary technician route)http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2 2089&aid=517>. (dental)http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1 2121&aid=516 (dental)http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-dental-care/Dog-and-Cat-Dental-Care.aspx (dental)http://www.thepetcenter.com/article.aspx?id=3416 (dental)http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/petdentalcare_2.htm (dental)http://www.2ndchance.info/olderpet.htm (elderly pets)http://www.pet-loss.net/ (elderly pets)http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/library/WildAnimalsAreNotPets.pdf (wildlife)http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815340/teaching-kids-pet-etiquette-1 (animal étiquette)http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/223AC65F-AF25-41FB-B1D0-CF38D492BEED/0/ServiceAnimalEtiquetteJanuary2007.pdf (animal étiquette)http://www.petsandparasites.org/index.html (parasites)http://parasitology.com/worms/index.html#roundworms (roundworms – Ascaris)Pets, Parasites and People brochure from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (parasites and prevention)Leptospirosis Alert! Brochure from Pfizer Animal Health (leptospirosis)http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos183.htm (veterinary technician)http://www.ferretrealm.com/medical/dosage.htm (math problem)http://www.1800petmeds.com/Phenylbutazone-prod10141.html (math problem)