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?
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 is leptospirosis?
Is it a problem where I live?
Can I get leptospirosis?
What are the symptoms of leptospirosis?
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)