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Intro. to Veterinary Technology Final Exam > Feline Preventative Health Programs > Flashcards

Feline Preventative Health Programs Flashcards

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Feline Life Cycle

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Feline (kitten)

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0- 6 months

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Feline (junior)

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7months - 2 yrs

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Feline (Adult)

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3-6 yrs

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Feline (mature)

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7- 10 yrs

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Feline (senior)

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11-14 yrs

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Geriatric

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> 15 yrs

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Kitten Visits

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  • initial visits should be btw 6-8 wks old
  • examine for congenital abnormalities
  • parasite check & control/ prevention
  • flea & heartworm medication
  • vaccines
  • owner education
  • parasites, husbandry, behavior, training, nutrition, spay/neuter, exercise, shelter, toxic items
  • then kitten visits every 3-4wks until 16wks
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Adult visits

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  • should be done every 12 months
  • preventive maintenance care (FelV/FIV status, Heartworm, intestinal parasite, & flea prevention
  • update history
  • vaccination review & update
  • nutrition & weight management
  • dental health
  • screening tests (allergies, thyroid)
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Senior/ Geriatric Visits

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  • ideal to do every 6 months
  • overall examination
  • blood work to check organ function
  • urinalysis to check kidney
  • ultrasound- check for internal masses
  • continue health preventative vaccines (3 yr schedule)
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Vaccine Review

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  • always check manufacturers directions for vaccine use
  • Adverse reactions: cats are more prone to vaccine induced sarcomas. always give in the distal limbs
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Core vaccines

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  • rabies
  • Feline combination: FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), calicivirus, and panleukopenia virus)
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Noncore Vaccines

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  • Feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
  • Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
  • chlamydophila felis
  • bordetella bronchiseptica
  • feline coronavirus (FCoV)
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vaccine schedule

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6-7 wks- combination vaccine
10 wks -combination vaccine, chlamydophila (pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a concern
12wks or older-Rabies
13 wks combination, chlamydophila, feline leukemia
16 & 19 wks- combination, FeLV

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Rabies Vaccine

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  • core
  • caused by rhabdo virus: neurological symptoms
  • killed
  • required by law in many regions
  • 12-16 wks
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FVRCP Vaccine

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  • core
  • modified live
  • feline viral rhinotracheitis- herpesvirus
  • calicivirus
  • panleukopenia- feline distemper (parvovirus)
  • all feline respiratory diseases
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FVRCP Vaccine (series)

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  • booster every 3-4 wks
  • minimum of 3 doses
    -revaccinate one year after initial series, then triennially
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Feline Leukemia Vaccine

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  • noncore vaccine
  • contagious retrovirus that can lead to secondary terminal diseases “friendly cat disease”
  • recommended to test via blood test prior to administering
  • vaccinate more prone felines- outdoor cats or high populated
  • initial vaccine at 9wks, booster 3-4wks, revaccinate at 1yr post series
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Vaccine

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  • was offered from 2002-2017 to more at risk felines (outdoor unneutered male cats- fighting)
  • was discontinued: indoor cats weren’t usually at risk, FIV vaccine offered limited protection, frequent boosters increased the risk of sarcoma, lead to false postive FIV results
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other noncore vaccines

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  • chlamydophila felis vaccine
  • feline bordetella vaccine
  • feline coronavirus
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Fleas & ticks

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  • patients should always be checked thoroughly
  • ticks can hide in small crevasses
  • these parasites can cause anemia and other diseases ( especially on kittens)
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Flea & Tick preventions

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  • most prevention is tied with heartworm prevention; some are only focused on fleas ticks
  • frontline, advantage, seresto collars, bravecto
  • do not use hartz products
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internal parasites

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  • fecal test
  • positive: treat current infection, then place on preventative
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Internal parasites types

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  • roundworms
  • hookworms
  • whipworms
  • tapeworms (fleas)
  • coccidia (protozoa)
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Heartworms

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  • cat is an atypical host
  • canine heartworm treatment is unable to be used in feline
  • one heartworm is bad for cats
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Heartworm Prevention

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  • Revolution, Heartguard, Bravecto plus
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Heartworm Testing

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  • Idexx feline triple snap test can be used yearly to test felines for heartworms
  • if positive should be sent out to an outside lab for antibody confirmation

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