Midterm Flashcards
What are the benefits of House calls and Farm calls?
-Animals who can’t travel (cows, horses, livestock)
-Someone with no vehicle
-People who can’t transport their animal (disability)
-Animals who are fearful at the Vet
-Parents with young children
-More comfortable euthanasia’s
Why can we not provide an accurate dental estimate during a consult?
We can’t see disease under the gum line until patients are anesthetized/ can’t say how long extractions will take the Vet
What are the disadvantages to mobile vet services?
-More expensive (paying for travel time)
-Limited procedures can be done
-Difficult to schedule
-Limited people to help carry and restrain
-Inconvenient if supplies are forgotten
-Increased risk of theft
What are some things can be discovered during a consult that can alter the surgery plan?
-Deciduous teeth still present
-Umbilical hernias
-Heat cycle has started (canine)
-Cryptorchid (unilateral/bilateral)
-Infection
-Abnormal bloodwork
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
Why is a pre-surgical consult necessary?
-Checks for overall health issues
-Vet can tailor their approach to meet specific patient needs
-Prevents miscommunication
-Builds trusting relationship with owner and patient
What is the definition of euthanasia, and what is the Greek translation?
The hastening of death of a patient to prevent further suffering
Eu – good, Thanatos - death
At what age do we talk about teething and start introducing tooth brushing?
12 weeks of age
What are the stages of grief and common feelings we can expect with each?
Denial – disbelief, shock
Anger – fear, sadness, loss
Bargaining – guilt, self-blame
Depression – quiet and reserved
Acceptance – Integrating loss into their lives
What are steps we must take to ensure euthanasia appointments run smoothly?
-Get client into room right away
-Have paperwork ready to go
-Notify team of their arrival
-Determine COR options and mementos they would like
-Complete billing before procedure
-Explain the process of the procedure
-Confirm contact info so we can call them when the remains arrive
What are 3 types of euthanasia
-Behavioral/Convenience
-Medical - imminent (emergent)
-Medical - non-imminent (poor prognosis)
What steps can we take prior to euthanasia if there is a behavioral concern?
-Recommend training
-Treating for pain
-Treating for illness + disease
-Re-homing
What factors do we assess to determine if a pet has QOL?
-Are they Eating and drinking normally?
-Do they have normal stool and urine production?
-Any changes in mobility?
-Are they experiencing joy?
-Are we managing pain effectively?
-Are they expressing normal behaviors?
What important considerations must we take when evaluating an animal for behavioral euthanasia?
-Is there a safety risk if this animal returns home?
-Is there a chance at rehabilitation? -Can this animal have good QOL in a shelter?
Why must we ask about Bite history when scheduling a euthansia?
To rule out potential rabies exposure especially in unvaccinated dogs
Why do we only vaccinate healthy animals?
If an animal is suffering from illness, their immune systems are heavily occupied with that. Vaccinating can stress their immune systems too much, causing them to become sicker
If an older pet is gaining weight, has a poor coat, is panting excessively and pu/pd, they could have what condition?
Cushing’s disease
What can chronic inflammation develop into?
Cancer
At what age do we start discussing socialization?
8 weeks
At what age is it important to discuss pet insurance?
8 weeks - before any health issues arise that could be considered pre-existing.
At what age do we work on “no jumping”?
12 weeks
When a patient has a skin infection for the first time, what diagnostic test needs to be performed?
A cytology
Why are in-house fecal floatation tests unreliable?
May not test section of stool containing parasites, adult worms may not be actively shedding eggs at that time. Negative test does not mean there is absence of parasites.
What is the term used to describe cancer that spreads to other parts of the body?
Metastatic
What is the term for cancer that is aggressive in nature?
Malignant
