PREVENTATIVE MEDICCAL NURSING POWER POINT Flashcards
Four elements of husbandry
- Preventative medicine
- Environment
- Nutrition
- Cleaning sanitation
Three elements of preventative medicine
- Vaccination
- Periotic physical exam
- Parasite control
What is the purpose of a preventative health program
to prevent and treat disease individual animals and shelters/herds
First wellness visit for puppies and kittens
6-8 weeks
Vaccination schedule for puppies and kittens
Every 3-4 weeks after first wellness visit
What are 2 things to look for during a puppy or kittens first wellness visit
Congenital conditions
Parasites
What are 6 client education topics to discuss at puppy or kitten first wellness visit
- Behavior
- Nutrition
- Dental care
- Surgical procedures
- Exercise
- Grooming
Vaccination schedule
Puppy 3-4 w (series)
@ one year
core vaccines every three years
Annual adult wellness visit and Bi annual senior (4)
-baseline lab work (not every year)
-vaccines if due
-parasite check
-client education
Four aspects of client education at adult and seniors wellness visit
- Dental health
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Behavior