Small Animal Nursing

Question 1

Life stages of a cat?

Answer 1

Kitten, Junior, Adult, Mature, Senior, Geriatric

Question 2

duration of life stages?

Answer 2

Kitten: 0 - 6 months
Junior: 7 Months- 2 years
Adult: 3 -6 years
Mature: 7 Years- 10 Years
Senior: 11-14 years
Geriatric: 14+

Question 3

Do life stages differ for dogs?

Answer 3

Yes, due to their size differences

Question 4

how old should pet be for initial visit?

Answer 4

6-8 Weeks

Question 5

Congenital Disease meaning

Answer 5

born with it/ birth defect

Question 6

What tests are done during initial visit?

Answer 6

Parasite Control
Educate owner
Grooming
vaccines
congenital disease
blood work

Question 7

When should pet be seen after intial?

Answer 7

Every 3-4 weeks up until 16 weeks

Question 8

what secondary issues can dental problems cause?

Answer 8

Heart, Liver, Kidney

Question 9

What are some risks of spay/neuter?

Answer 9

Post OP complication
Hemorrhage
Affected by medication

Question 10

Why Spay?

Answer 10

No pregnancies
mammary tumours reduced
heart issues

Question 11

why Neuter?

Answer 11

roaming
cancer
intermale aggression

Question 12

Rodenticides

Answer 12

Bleeding disorders

Question 13

Anti freeze, Grape/ Raisin, Flowers

Answer 13

Kidney disorders