Hospital Accommodation Flashcards
What are the two different types of cages found in a veterinary practise?
Plastic shoreline cages
Metal shoreline cages
What are the advantages and disadvantages of plastic shoreline cages?
Warmer material but easier to damage
What are the advantages and disadvantages of metal shoreline cages?
Easier to clean and disinfect plus a smoother surface but noisy
What important features should be in place in a hospital accommodation?
Warmth (20 degrees Celsius)
Quiet
Appropriate lighting
Close to oxygen
Close to a plug socket
Appropriate size
Escape proof
Appropriate material
Height
Design with infection control in mind
Species-specific
What are the different types of bedding and substrate?
Vetbed
Newspaper
Towels/blankets
Straw/hay/wood shavings/peat
Shredded paper
Incontinence pads/puppy pads
What are the advantages of a vet bed?
More comfortable for the animal
Reusable
What are the disadvantages of a vet bed?
Need to be washed after every use
What are the advantages of newspaper?
Easy to use
Cheap
What are the disadvantages of newspaper?
Not reusable
Not as accessible
Not water proof
What are the advantages of towels/blankets?
More comfortable for the animal
Soft
Easy to use
Reusable
What are the disadvantages of towels/blankets?
Need washing after every use
Not waterproof
What are the advantages of straw, hay, wood shavings and peat?
Easy to use
Readily available
Peat is more natural
What are the disadvantages of straw, hay, wood shavings and peat?
Accumulates dust
Hard to clean up
Not reusable
Some animals will eat it
What are the advantages of shredded paper?
Don’t need to buy it
Readily available
What are the disadvantages of shredded paper?
Can be have sharp edges
