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Animal health Flashcards

1
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Demeanour

A

Behaviour

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2
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Gait

A

Walk /stages of movement (trot,canter, gallop etc)

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3
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TPR

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Temp
Pulse
Respiration

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4
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CRT

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Capillary Refill Time (couple of seconds to return to colour)

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5
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GS

A

Gut sounds (4 quadrants in horses )

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6
Q

MM

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Mucus membrane - pink and moist (cat slightly paler)

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7
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DUDE

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Defecating
Urinating
Drinking
Eating

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8
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BAR

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Bright
Alert
Responsive

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9
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QAR

A

Quiet
Alert
Responsive

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10
Q

Pulse quality

A

Groin
Digits
Cheek bones
Is it weak?

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11
Q

% of uk dogs overweight

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65%

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12
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%of uk cats are overweight

A

39%

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13
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% of uk rabbits overweight

A

40%

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14
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% of uk horses and ponies are overweight

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50%

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15
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How much has the number of cats being overweight increased by in the past decade

A

169%

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16
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How much has the number of dogs being overweight increased by in the past decade

17
Q

What % of dogs are overweight by the time they are 6 months old

18
Q

What % of pets suffer from obesity

19
Q

How does obesity affect the animal

A

Joints
Growth
Repiratiry
Heart disease
Diabetes
Vital organs
Blood pressure
Shorten lifespan 2-3 years

20
Q

Why is pet obesity such a problem

A

We give in
Over feed
Treat
Not enough exercise
Long work hours
More sedentary life style

21
Q

Uncontrollable factors of obesity

A

Breed/species
Neutering
Age

22
Q

How can we prevent obesity

A

Change diet gradually
Reduce food
Gradual increase in exercise
Weigh regularly

23
Q

Tools to educate owners on obesity

A

Leaflets
Body scoring charts
Weighing scales
Weigh tapes

24
Q

Signs of weight concern

A

Struggling to get up/stiff/weak
Visible
Lack of enthusiasm
Slowing down
Dull skin/coat
Behaviour problems

25
Q

Signs of overweight pet

A

Ribs unable to feel
Flat back
Big tummy no waist no tummy tuck
Face legs and necks fat pads

26
Q

Body score chart 5 point scale

A

Each point represents an increase or decrease of 20-30% body fat above or below ideal

27
Q

Body score chart 9 point scale

A

Each point represents an increase or decrease of 10-15% body fat above or below ideal

28
Q

Body score 1-5 1

A

Emiciated
Pelvis and ribs very easily palpated and sharp
Concave rump area
Ribs feel like pocket full of rulers

29
Q

Body score 1-5 2

A

Lean
Pelvis and ribs easily palpated and feel sharp
Rump area is flat

30
Q

Body score 1-5 3

A

Ideal
Pelvis and ribs easily palpated but rounded edges
Rump area is flat
Ribs feel like pocket full of pens

31
Q

Body score 1-5 4

A

Fat
Firm palpation required to feel ribs
Rump round

32
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Body score 1-5 5

A

Obese
Hard to palpate ribs
Rump convex
Ribs can’t be felt

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