Hospital Procedures

Hospital Procedures TM 1

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Standards Addressed

• AS.07.01. Design programs to prevent animal diseases, parasites and other disorders and ensure animal welfare.– AS.07.01.04.a. Identify and summarize

characteristics of causal agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.

Hospital Procedures TM 2

Hospital Procedures TM 3

Spay/Neuter

• Spay – Ovariohysterectomy– Removal of the ovaries and the entire uterus

• Neuter – Orchiectomy (castration)– Removal of the testes

Hospital Procedures TM 4

Anatomy of a Tooth

Gingiva

CrownDentin

Enamel

Periodontal ligament

RootPulp canal

Hospital Procedures TM 5

Causes of Disease Infectious Diseases -

caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsiae, helminthes, protozoa, and arthropods.

enter through skin, mouth, mucous membranes, lungs, or reproductive tract.

Non-infectious Diseases- caused by dysfunctions of body systems, nutritional deficiencies,

poisoning, physical injuries, stress, genetics, and environment.

1. Direct transmission – direct skin contact ingestion of an infected animal

inhalation sexual/reproductive contact

2. Indirect transmission – Vectors – mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, flies Vehicles – equipment (brushes,

buckets), instruments (needles, scissors), utensils

Fomites – water, air, soil, food

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Immunity

• Passive Immunity – mother gives to young through colostrum. Passive immunity is short-term.

A function of the lymph system and protects the body from infection, disease and foreign bodies.

• Active Immunity – antibodies are produces by natural or artificial means in response to an antigen.

NaturalArtificial

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Oral

Sub-Q (subcutaneous)

IM (intramuscular)

Nasal

IP(intraperitoneal)

IV (intravenous)

Routes of Administration

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Medication Labels

Wild Wood Veterinary HospitalMelvin Turner, DVM128 Clearbrook Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 75074(719) 954-1169

Client/Patient Name:___________________________________________ Species:___________

Beth Lowery – Fido

Canine

Medication:__________________________________________________ Amount:__________________________

Clavamox

25mls

Directions for use: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Give 2 mls twice a day until gone

Date:_______________________11/28/02 For Veterinary Use Only.