Quantitative Checks Flashcards
Definition of Quantitive Checks
A check that is of a numerical value.
Weight assessment
Used to asses weight gain & loss.
Factors affecting weight
Age, young-gain, old-lose
Pregnant, gain (as carrying baby)
Ill- may rapidly gain/lose during ill health.
Weight Frequency
Once a month average in all animals apart from goats - 6 months.
If unwell - more frequent (weekly)
Process of weighing
ACCURATE - G/KG - 0’D - USE RESTRAIN/TRANSPORT EQUIP TO HOLD THE ANIMAL - BEARDED DRAGIN IN A PILOW CASE - GOATS, CRUSH
TPR DEFINITION
T- TEMPERATURE
P - PULSE
R- RESPIRATION
(taken when ill health suspected)
Where is the body is temperature taken in mammals and birds?
Rectally
Taking Temperature
o checking that there is a battery in it
o switching it on to check there is enough battery power
o checking casing for any cracks or damage
o checking that it is clean, sterile and has been disinfected
o checking that it is a suitable size for the animal
process for taking temperature in dogs, cats, rabbits, goats and chickens:
o restrain animal securely
o apply a small amount of aqueous-based lubricant to the bulb end of the thermometer
o insert thermometer gently into the anus with a gentle twisting action, with thermometer pointing upward at a gentle angle so that it touches the top of the rectum
o hold in this position for 30–60 seconds (depending on instructions)
o remove, clean and read temperature.
Abnormalities in temperature in dogs, cats, rabbits, goats and chickens include:
o hyperthermia (raised temperature that could be caused by heat stroke, exercise, pain or seizures)
o pyrexia (a fever that could be caused by bacterial or viral infection, or severe pain)
o hypothermia (reduced body temperature which could be caused by shock, circulatory collapse or just prior to giving birth).
