gp Flashcards
what is the rr
60-140 bpm
what is the body temp
37.2-39.5
digestive system
I1/1 C0/0 PM1/1 M3/3
have incisors for nibbling food
PM and M for grinding food
no canines, diastema instead
explain the signs of scurvy and how to treat
depressed
reduced appetite
bleeding humid
loose teeth
treat by giving vit c 100mg daily
explain the signs of pododermatitis and treatment
inflammation on feet- caused by obesity, poor hygiene, tough cage flooring
treated by bathing in sterile saline
change environment
weight loss
clean out regularly
prevent foot problems by exercising
keep nails clipped
feet groomed
cleaning
respiratory system 5
very good sense of smell and this is because they’re caudal dorsal part of their nasal cavity is lined with very sensitive olfactory epithelium
heart occupies large area of thorax, narrow space for lungs
r 4 lobes
l 3 lobes
small vocal cords
digestive system 9
monogastric herbivore
liver can’t synthesis vit c
GI tract is long
small intestine which lie on the right side of the body
large intestine is longer and fills central and left parts of abdomen
caecum - microorganisms break down cellulose in plant walls and break down vitamins (vit b)
proximal colon separated digestion into faecal pellets
distal colon
caecum is a green brown sac with thin walls
takes 20es for food to pass through GI tract
male reproductive system 6
two testes which are in a large scrotum, lies either side of anus
can remain testes in inguinal canal
they have an os penis
horny style projections which everts during erection of penis
penis is prolapsed by applying gentle pressure
penis is cranial to urethral opening
female reproductive system 3
bicornuate uterus
polyoestrous and spontaneous ovulator
y shape form by perineal tissue
explain nutrition
herbivores
indigestible fibre is essential
fibre should make up most of the diet
hay and grass - high in fibre 85% , helps aid GI mobility and ensures sufficient dental wear, freshly cut grass should never be fed
greens 10% feed in moderation, leafy greens, spinach, broccoli, cabbage
commercial pellets 5% diet
not museli
rich in vitamins and minerals
1 egg cup per day per kg of body weight
how to house
keep in groups of two or more
multi sexed groups both neutered
regular cleaning
large enclosure
run
how to handle a gp
should be held from behind the forelegs with one hand and with the other hand from underneath the back to support the weight
what are signs of dehydration
fluffed up
sunken eyes
skin tenting
hard abdomen
tacky mm
state the most likely route for FT in a case of like dehydration
sub cut
what nursing interventions would you implement if a gp has hypothermia 3
- provide the gp with an additional head source, making the sure the heat source can’t be chewed and result in injury, electrocution or burns
- ensure the correct environmental temp is given
- monitor the animal for any signs of hyperthermia to ensure the animal doesn’t get too hot
