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Hospital Management Flashcards

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Neonatal period

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First days
Total dependence on mother with behaviors like suckling

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Transition period

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Shift towards independence
Eyes and ears are open
Initial exploration begins

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Socialization definition

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Key learning phase about environment and species
Important to emphasize positive experiences to prevent fear

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Juvenile period

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Involves exploration, play, and understanding social hierarchies
Leads to sexual maturity

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Adolescent testing

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Young animals will push boundaries and appear rebellious

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Territoriality

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Mainly in males
Behaviors such as marking and defending territories is seen

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Cognitive dysfunction

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Seen in older pets
Can include behaviors such as confusion and disrupted sleep

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Benefits of Socialization During 3-14 Weeks with Puppies

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  • Exposure to diverse people helps with confidence and adjustment
  • Familiarizes with various sounds and territories
  • Helps with social cues from friendly dogs and exposes to other pets
  • Helps with social cues in litters while supervised exploration helps with cognitive development
  • Aids in training (including crate and potty training)
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Benefits of Socialization During 2-14 Weeks in Kittens

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  • Handling by diverse individuals leads to sociable, less fearful cats
  • Exposure to safe environments and household sounds
  • Safe introduction to friendly cats and other pets helps reduce interspecies aggression
  • Playful interactions with toys and peers helps with physical development and teaches boundaries
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Explain the 3 Types of Aggression

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  1. Territorial: reacts to perceived intruders with behaviors such as growling or biting
  2. Fear-induced: responses like snapping when feeling trapped or threatened
  3. Inter-animal: aggression towards other animals due to social dynamics or competition
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List the Signs, Causes, and Management Protocols for Separation Anxiety

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Signs: whining or destructive behaviors when alone
Causes: routine changes, traumatic events, and certain breeds
Management: gradual desensitization, interactive toys, and potential anti-anxiety meds

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Positive Reinforcement

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Rewarding desired behavior to increase its frequency
Ex. Training treats

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Negative Reinforcement

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Removing an unpleasant stimulus when the desired behavior is performed

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Positive Reinforcement

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Introducing an unpleasant stimulus to decrease an undesirable behavior
Ex. Training treats

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Negative Punishment

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Removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease an undesirable behavior

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Counterconditioning

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Changing an animal’s emotional response to a stimulus

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Desensitization

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Gradually exposing an animal to a stimulus to reduce its reaction

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Explain Behavioral Medications and Their Client Education

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Examples include antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, etc.
Meds can be beneficial but clients should be educated about their purposes, proper dosing, and how to monitor for behavioral medications

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Explain Preventative Behavioral Care Measures and Client Education

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Includes training classes, puppy and kitten socialization as well as environmental enrichment such as toys, puzzles, and activities to stimulate pets mentally
Important to educate clients on the importance of behavioral prevention care

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Explain how you can help clients with behavioral issues

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Always show active listening and understand client concerns without judgment
Show empathy and recognize the emotional strain that can be caused
Try to check in on progress and help make strategic adjustments as needed
Help ensure clients understand the behavior, the causes, and proposed solutions

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Explain the importance of nutrition

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Directly impacts energy levels, skin and coat health, and immune system functionality
A balanced diet can prevent many common health issues such as obesity, pancreatitis, and nutritional deficiencies

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Explain the difference in nutrition between puppies/kittens and senior pets

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Puppies/kittens need nutrient-rich food for growth
Senior pets may need a more caloricalky dense, higher protein diet to maintain muscle mass

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Explain the importance of nutrition with disease management

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Some conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes may need specialized diets
Proper nutrition can sometimes reduce the need for medications

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Importance of Proteins

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Support muscle development and repair
Can be found in chicken, beef, fish, and lamb

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Importance of Fats

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Promote skin and coat health
Sources include fish oil and chicken fat

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Importance of Carbohydrates

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Provide energy and aid in digestion
Sources include rice, barley, and oats

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Importance of Vitamins and Minerals

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Essential for bone health, blood clotting, and nerve signaling
Sources include vegetables, fruits, and grains

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Importance of water

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Essential for digestion, temperature regulation, and waste elimination
Always provide clean and fresh supply

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How are ingredients listed?

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Listed by weight
Ingredients used most frequently are often listed first

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Guaranteed Analysis

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Provides min and max percentages of certain nutrients that the manufacturer claims the product meets
Helps compare nutrient profiles between different brands

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Nutritional Adequacy Statement

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Ensures food meets AAFCO standards and indicates if food is complete and balanced

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What are prescription diets?

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Diets designed for specific conditions like urinary tract health or chronic kidney disease
Ex. Hill’s, RC

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Explain the difference between kitten/puppy foods and senior foods

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Kitte /puppy foods are calorie-dense and rich in nutrients
Senior foods may have joint supplements and moderate protein

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What are breed-specific diets?

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Tailored to the metabolic needs and common health issues of specific breeds

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