Hospital procedures mid term Flashcards
At what age (in weeks) are puppy and kitten appointments typically scheduled?
8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks
List 5-10 Puppy visit discussion topics
1) Discussion topics include
2) Parasite prevention
3) Behaviour
4) Socialization
5) Breed concerns
6) Teething
7) Housetraining
8) Vaccines
9) Health concerns
10) Spay/neuter recommendations
Basic history includes what 4 components?
1) Breed
2) Age
3) History (if known)
4) Medical care already given
(vaccines/deworming if applicable)
important to introduce only positive experiences during the 1st puppy fear phase, which is between?
8-11 weeks
5 Discussion topics for a puppy’s 1st visit at 8 weeks old.
1) Puppy socialization
2) Breed concerns
3) Nutrition
4) House training help
5) Preventive healthcare
4 Discussion topics for a puppy’s 2nd visit at 12 weeks old.
1) Teething
2) Enrichment
3) Nutrition
4) Preventive health care
4 Questions to ask puppy owners when they come in for another appointment.
Basic History
1) How did the pet do after the last visit?
2) Any questions or concerns?
Behaviour history
3) House training?
4) Biting?
6 Discussion topics for a puppy’s 3rd visit at 12 weeks old.
1) Nutrition
2) Exercise
3) Spay/neuter plan
4) Breed specific medical/preventive items
5) Parasite control for the next year
6) Vaccine plan
What age do we give the first rabies vaccine?
16 weeks
At what age do we discuss spay/neuter procedures in depth with clients?
16 weeks
Parasite control for the next year is based on what 3 things?
1) Based on weight
2) Based on location/ weather
3) Based on travel plans
Vaccine plan based on what 2 things
1) Based on travel plans
2) Based on lifestyle
4 canine vaccines
1) Usually DAPPV (3 out of 3)
2) Rabies (1/year)
3) +/- Lepto (2 out of 2)
4) +/- Lyme (2 out of 2)
The average appointment time for puppy visits
30-45 minutes
- Additional 10-15 minutes if booking a litter
True or False
Clients base the quality of veterinary care by the cleanliness of the environment
True
Waiting rooms can be an
extreme source of what?
Stress
The number of patients that can comfortably fit in the waiting room
depends on what 2 things?
1) the size of that room
2) Demeanors of the patients waiting
True or False
we should have feline and canine seating together?
False
separate sections for feline and canine seating
Define front facing
The act of straightening out merchandise and pulling each product to the front edge of a shelf, having the label turned forward
People tend to look at what level
first, and what level last?
Eye-level first and bottom shelf last.
3 considerations for Exam room preparation
1) Size of patient
2) Age
3) Type of appointment
2 reasons why keeping rooms stocked is important
It is extremely important for the ease of appointments to have everything needed at arm’s reach
1) Reduces frustration of trying to find supplies
2) Increases efficiency and time
5-10 common procedures performed in exam rooms
1) Blood collection
2) Vaccines
3) Skin and ear sampling
4) Anal gland expression
5) Nail trims
6) Clip and clean hot spots
7) Physical examinations
8) TPRs
9) Euthanasia
10) Consultations/Education
supplies needed for Blood collection
syringes and needles of various sizes, stock more of what is used frequently! Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, square gauze, vet wrap, blood tubes, treats!
