nutrition and diseases Flashcards
vetrerinarian does
diagnoses, treats, alleviates pain and suffering, prevents disease where possible and protects public health
physical examinations
inspection (overall visual), palpation (feeling body parts), percussion (tapping), smell
signs and symptoms
objective findings from examiner. Subjective indications from patient
indication
sign or circumstance that indicates treatment of a disease or certain course of action
contraindication
certain treatment or course of action should not be used
inpatient/ outpatient
admitted to hospital, sent home after treatment
S.O.A.P
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan or Procedure
common conditons
fleas, ringworm, mange, falls, diabetes
dog vaccinations
canine distemper, rabies, parvovirus, hepatitis
cat vaccinations
FVRCP feline distemper etc…
polydactyl
cat with an extra toe