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33 Cards in this Set
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What are some characteristics of a FRIENDLY dog?
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approaches you readily, wags its tail
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What are some characteristics of a NERVOUS dog?
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cowers in a corner, trembles, will often urinate, anxious expression, rapid head and ear movements, ducking of head, when cage door opened dog tries to escape
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What is a NERVOUS dog sometimes referred to as?
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fear biter
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What do you do with a nervous dog?
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need patience and reassurance, encourage the animal to approach you, not the reverse, talk quietly and gently, use phrases the dog associates with pleasant things "go for a walk", "car ride", show them their leash, approach and pet or give treats
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What are some characteristics of a HOSTILE dog?
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head held low either below or level with shoulders, gaze averted off to side, raised hair along back, ears down, tail straight out, ominous snarl or growl.
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What should be done with a HOSTILE dog?
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muzzle immediately, leave leash on when in cage, speak firmly but avoid aggression or fear in tone, capture smaller dogs by throwing towel or blanket over them, always place in kennel on lower level, do not discipline
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When approaching unfamiliar dogs, what 4 things should you never do?
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give direct eye contact, approach from front, reach toward or over dog's head or neck, lean forward over dog's body
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How do you lift a small dog?
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grasping on either side of the thorax behind the elbows
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how do you lift a medium-sized dog?
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putting arms around them, in front of chest and behind the rump and pulling towards chest
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How do you lift a large-sized dog?
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2 people, both on same side. one places arms around frontquarters and other around hindquarters, both supporting abdomen.
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what is the best site for indwelling catheters in dogs?
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cephalic
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what is the best site for injections in dogs?
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cephalic
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what are the PROS for leather muzzles?
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very sturdy, very durable, quick application
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what are the CONS for leather muzzles?
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difficult to disinfect, expensive, buckle type closure, must wear while supervised (short period of time), unable to drink, eat or pant
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what are the PROS for cage muzzles?
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very sturdy, very durable, requires little supervision, able to drink eat or pant
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what are the CONS for cage muzzles?
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difficult to disinfect, expensive, some buckle type closure, takes time to apply properly
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what are the PROS for nylon muzzles?
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easy to disinfect, inexpensive, quick application, snap buckle type closure
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what are the CONS for nylon muzzles?
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rather flimsy, easily ripped/torn
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What is the Elizabethan collar used for?
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prevents the animal from reaching certain areas, after surgery to prevent animal from licking/chewing at incision, prevent animal from chewing bandage, prevent licking at skin condition/hot spot
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What is assessed during a physical exam?
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temp, pulse, respiration, temperament, general body condition, ophthalmic, otic, oral, cutaneous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, genital, neurological
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What is average temperature for dog?
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37.5 - 39.5 C
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What is average pulse rate for young dog?
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110-220 bpm
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what is average pulse rate for adult large breed dog?
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60-160 bpm
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what is average pulse rate for adult small breed dog?
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80-180 bpm
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what is average respiration for young and adult dog?
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10-30 rpm
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where can the pulse best be read on a dog?
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femoral artery, just caudal to the bone on the inside of the upper rear leg (femur) OR heart on left side, lower part of chest just behind elbow when dog sitting or standing
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what does a pink mucous membrane signify?
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normal perfusion
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what does a pale mucous membrane signify?
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anemia, shock
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what does a blue mucous membrane signify?
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lack of oxygen
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what does a white mucous membrane signify?
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shock
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what does a brick red mucous membrane signify?
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sepsis, fever, early shock
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what does CRT stand for?
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capillary refill time
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normal perfusion in CRT is how many seconds?
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1-3
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