Animal Husbandry Flashcards
Rabies symptoms
- lethargy
- fever
-pica
-seizures
-abnormal behavior - CNS dysfunction
-paralysis
Rabies transmission
Bite from disease carrier or infected animal (foxes, raccoons, bats, skunks)
Distemper symptoms
High fever, anorexia, discharge from eyes/nose, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures
Distemper transmission
Saliva, blood, urine, can be airborne (aerosolized droplets of bodily fluids)
Parvo symptoms
Fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, rapid weight loss
Parvo transmission
Contact with infected feces, environments, people, or direct dog to dog contact
Hepatitis/ canine adenovirus-2 symptoms
High fever, anorexia, depressed mood, cloudiness in the eyes, jaundice
Hepatitis transmission
Bodily fluids
Bordatella (kennel cough) symptoms
Sneezing, nasal discharge, dry hacking cough
Bordatella transmission
Airborne and direct contact, or contaminated surfaces
Canine influenza symptoms
Upper respiratory symptoms, nasal discharge, cough, fever, pneumonia
Canine influenza transmission
Close/direct contact and airborne via respiratory secretions
Leptospirosis symptoms
Lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, abdominal pain. Bacterial. Abnormal quantities of urine- too much or too little
Leptospirosis transmission
Direct contact with urine/bodily fluids of infected host.
Coronavirus symptoms
Diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration. Intestinal infection. Orange tint stool
Coronavirus transmission
Direct to mouth contact with contaminated feces or contaminated surfaces
Lyme disease symptoms
Zoonotic- anorexia, fever, swollen joints/lymph nodes, intermittent lameness, lethargy
Core vaccines
- distemper
-Parvo
-hepatitis
-rabies
Vaccine schedules
2-4 weeks apart. Done when maternal
Antibodies will
Not interfere with the vaccine
Worms
Can be seen and identified either in stool or around anus. Roundworm (spaghetti) - most common in puppies. hookworm, tapeworm (looks like grains of rice), whipworm. Zoonotic
Coccidia
Parasite- severe, watery, foul smelling diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, dehydration. Zoonotic
Giardia
Single cell organism that can infect dogs when they drink contaminated water or come in contact with contaminated feces. Cysts pass into environment when dog goes to the bathroom.
Symptoms- diarrhea with mucus and blood, abdominal discomfort and bloating. Dog does not always show symptoms. Zoonotic?
Heartworm
Transmitted by bite of infected mosquito . Easily prevented with monthly treatment. Zoonotic
Dogs with flea infestation at risk for
Dermatitis, anemia, tapeworms
Ticks
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anemia, paralysis.
Mites- demodectic mange
Not contagious - from suppressed immune system. Hair loss and inflammation. Can be localized or generalized
Sarcoptic mange
Canine scabies- caused by mites and is very contagious. Transmitted via direct contact with an infected dog or shared grooming tools or bed. Intense scratching, inflammation or secondary infections. Sometimes humans can be infected
Cheyletiella mite
(Walking dandruff)
-zoonotic and very contagious.
Ear mites
Octodectic mange - also very contagious. Can cause infections in ear/affect balance
Lice
Bloodsucking- only mammals. Chewing lice- mammals and birds. Not zoonotic.
Ringworm
Fungal infection of skin, hair, or claws. Tranmissial via infected animals or contaminated objects. Is zoonotic. Environmental decomantjantikn important
Nutrition
Proteins an important energy supply, also provides essential amino acids.
Puppies need more calcium but still have to be in ratio for phosphorous. Excessive calcium should be avoided in large breed dogs.
Puppy nutrition
May need higher fat to protein ratio.
Sperm production starts
Between 6 and 12 months. Also when testosterone increases
Full physical maturity
18-24 months for most breeds
Adulthood
4-5 years old
Intact teen male
May struggle with impulsiveness and focus. Roaming or wandering behaviors- seeking out a mate.
-resource guarding of females in season
Intact females
Some possible differences in behavior when she cycles. As estrogen increases during heat cycle, may see more guarding behaviors of body and space. During diestrus, may see increase in nesting behavior
Anestrus
90-150 days
-not receptive to male
-endometrial repair, normal vulva
Proestrus
3-17 days, averages 9days
-swollen vulva
-red tinged discharge
-males attracted
-not receptive to males
Estrus
Averages 9 days (3-21 days)
Receptive to makes, flagging
Decrease in vaginal discharge
“Standing heat”
Ovulation occurs
Diestrus
60/63 days
Not receptive to male
When to send client to vet or excuse from class
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Scooting
Discharge from eyes/nose
Lethargy
Coughing/sneezing
Oozing sores
Excessive scratching or head shaking
Injury/lameness
When to limit training
Recent surgery
Lameness
Weight concerns
General malaise
Obtain vet permission to resume training
Best calcium to phosphorus ratio in diet
1:1 but slightly more calcium
Pyrometra
Infection of the uterus of a female dog
