Anatomy and Physiology- Unit C

Discuss the role of major systems of small animals. Essential Standard 5.00 Discuss the role of major systems of small animals.

Objective 5.01 Discuss the role of major body systems of small animals.

Basic Anatomy Terminology Cheek- fleshy side of the face Dewlap- loose skin under the chin (female rabbits) Elbow- upper joint of the front leg Flank- fleshy part of the side between ribs and rump (croup) Foot pad- part that the animal walks on Guard hair- longer coarse hair above the shorter under fur (protection from rain and cold)

Basic Anatomy Terminology Hock- tarsal joint halfway up the hind limb Muzzle- projecting jaw (nose and mouth) Nose pad Tip of the nose Used for investigating food and unfamiliar objects Called the nose leather in cats

Basic Anatomy Terminology Rump- upper rounded part of the hindquarter (a.k.a. croup) Shoulder- above the elbow of the fore leg Stifle- joint above the hock Thigh- area between the rump and hock Whiskers- long hairs growing near the mouth

Basic Anatomy Terminology- Birds Crown top of the head Ear covert feathers covering the ears Nape back of the neck Orbital ring ring around the eye

Basic Anatomy Terminology- Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles Brille transparent layer covering eyes Eyelid for snakes Fins Web of skin supported with bone or cartilage rods Enables fish to move through water

Basic Anatomy Terminology- Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles Gills Major organ of the respiratory system Breath without lungs Scales Modified portion of the epidermal layer Provides protection Fish and reptiles Scutes Epidermal scales found on turtles

Skeletal System Purpose-to protect vital body organs and give form or shape to the body Skull protects brain Ribs protect lungs and internal organs Spinal column or backbone protects the spinal cord and provides shape to the animal.

Skeletal System Axial skeleton Vertebral column Ribs Sternum skull

Dog Skeleton http://images.encarta.msn.com/xrefmedia/aencmed/targets/illus/ilt/000f09ca.gif

Dog Skeleton http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/tcolvill/135/images/S23.GIF

Skeletal System Pectoral limb front limbs shoulders, legs and feet scapula (shoulder blade) humerus (arm) radius and ulna (forearm) carpals, metacarpals and phalanges (toes)

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Skeletal System Pelvic limb rear legs and pelvic bones hooks pin bones femur (upper leg bone) tibia and fibula (lower leg bones) Tarsals (hocks) Metatarsals (feet) Phalanges (toes)

Rabbit Skeleton http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/foods/458-878/rabbit.gif

Rabbit Skeleton http://www.avte.net/AVTE2003/contents/anatomy/lab%20animal/rabbit_skeleton.jpg

Skeletal System-Birds Have some unique bones unlike mammals Most have a skull bone that elongates toward the front of the head Some have a skull with an upper beak fused to it while other birds have hinges on both upper and lower mandibles giving it more flexibility

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Internal Anatomy Heart major organ in the circulatory system 3 muscle layers

Circulatory System Myocardium Endocardium Epicardium second layer muscle that makes up the thickness of the heart Endocardium thin layer inside myocardium Epicardium thin cover over the myocardium Other parts of the circulatory system are the arteries, capillaries, veins and blood

Layers of the Heart

Heart

Circulatory System- Functions Transports nutrients metabolic waste oxygen Protects against microbes and injury

Kidneys and Bladder Part of the excretory system rids the body of waste maintain chemical composition volume of blood regulates tissue fluid

Stomach and Intestines Major part of digestive system breaks food down into smaller pieces to be used by the body Nutrients are gleaned from these food materials

Lungs Part of the respiratory system oxygen is taken in by the nose, passed on to the lungs and then goes into the blood

Nervous System Brains, spinal cord, and nerves Coordinator of all body activities Regulates other systems Controls memory and learning

Reproductive system Ovaries and testes Egg Sperm Help produce new individuals of the same species

Muscular System Muscles Movement Posture Support Produces heat

Assignment Get a sheet of paper off the back table. Draw a sketch of the heart Label the parts of the heart

Digestive System Monogastric (non ruminants) Non ruminants = Single-stomached Monogastric (non ruminants) includes all of the small animals Cats Dogs Rabbits Birds

Rabbits Different than other small animals Non-ruminant herbivores Consume a lot of roughage System is similar to equine: Large cecum and colon between the small and large intestines contains bacteria

Rabbit Digestive System http://courses.washington.edu/vertebra/453/photos/gut_photos/mammal_digestive_photos.htm

Rabbits Rabbits eat undigested feces Coprophagy Usually occurs late night or early morning Makes use of undigested material so they can make full use of bacteria in cecum

Birds Unique system for breaking down food Lack teeth Saliva is added to aid in swallowing Very little breakdown in the mouth Gizzard Largest digestive organ Grinds and crushes food before passing to small intestine

Digestive System- Bird http://www.biologycorner.com/resources/bird_anatomy.jpg

Digestive Process of Non-Ruminants Food is broken down in mouth (except birds) Passes to the stomach Small Intestine Primary absorption site - carbs, fats, proteins Large Intestine Absorption of Water from undigested food Addition of mucus – aids in passing waste

Fish Digestive System Systems vary Type of feed determines teeth Some fish swallow their prey whole while others chew it up

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Reproduction in Small Animals Sexual Reproduction is the union of egg and sperm to product a new animal. Two parents required: Male furnishes sperm Female supplies egg or ovum

Sexual Terminology Conception Estrus Creation of new life by fertilization Union of egg and sperm Estrus Heat period Female is receptive to breeding Stand for mating

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Sexual Terminology Gestation Ovulation Parturition Period of pregnancy Begins at conception ends at parturition Ovulation Release of egg Parturition Process of giving birth

Female Reproductive Anatomy Ovary Primary reproductive organ Produces the female gamete (egg) Gamete Sex cell that unites with other sex cells Embryo Developing young Mammals Enters uterus after 3-5 days

Female Reproductive Anatomy Uterus Place of embryo growth and development Cervix Part of uterus that contains rings Cervical mucus Seals uterus during pregnancy

Female Reproductive Anatomy Vagina Reproductive passageway Urine excretion Vulva External opening of reproductive tract

Male Reproductive Anatomy Testicle Primary organ Produces male gametes Externally held in scrotum Controls temperature Sheath Fold of skin Protective covering

Gestation Time from conception to parturition (birth) Varies for each species General Characteristics Increase size of breast and abdomen and appetite Restlessness End of gestation

End of Gestation Pocket pets and rabbits Dogs and cats Nesting box should be provided Wood shavings Straw Paper Dogs and cats Birthing box One to three weeks prior Helps them to get comfortable with the setting

Gestation Period Species Period (days) Cats 51-65 (7-9 weeks) Dogs Rabbits 30-32 (4-4.5 weeks) Hamsters 16 Gerbils 24-26 Rats 21-24 Mice Guinea Pig 56-74 Ferrets 42

Examine the role of nutrition in the support of animal life. Essential Standard 6.00 Examine the role of nutrition in the support of animal life.

Objective 6.01 Discuss the nutritional requirements of small animals including deficiency symptoms and functions.

Nutrition Process by which animals receive a proper and balanced food and water ration so it can grow, maintain its body, reproduce, and perform.

Nutrients Substance or feedstuff that is necessary for an organism to live and grow Single group of foods of the same general chemical composition that supports animal life There are six basic nutrients

Water More important nutrient than any other nutrient makes up 55-65% of an animal’s body

Water Aids in digestion Dissolves and transports nutrients Regulates body temperature Carries waste from the body Supports respiration

Proteins Complex nutrients composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen Develop and repairing body organs and tissues muscles, nerves, skin, hair, hooves, and feathers

Proteins Production of milk, wool, and eggs Reproduction process of the developing fetus Developing the young Transmitting DNA

Carbohydrates Converting of food into energy Made up of chemical elements Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Supports breathing and digesting

Carbohydrates Production of heat for body warmth Stores fat Types of carbohydrates Sugars Starch fiber

Fats Chemical elements of Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Same elements as carbohydrates but different combinations

Fats Fats contain 2.25 times more energy Aid in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K Provides the essential fatty acids needed in an animal’s diet

Vitamins Organic substances needed for specific biochemical reactions A,B, C, D, E and K Needed in small amounts

Vitamins Regulation of body glands Digestive system Absorption Metabolism The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In metabolism some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized.

Minerals Supply the material for building the skeleton and producing regulators such as enzymes and hormones Divided into 2 groups Macro Micro

Macro vs. Micro Macro Micro Seven major minerals needed in largest quantity and most likely lacking in the ration Micro Nine trace minerals needed in small amounts

Macro-minerals Phosphorus Calcium Sulfur Magnesium Potassium Sodium and chlorine Sulfur Magnesium

Micro-minerals Iron Iodine Copper Cobalt Manganese Zinc Molybdenum Selenium Fluorine

Nutrient Deficiencies Slow growth (common of all nutrients) Water deficiency Overheating slowdown in normal body functions occurs Carbohydrates lack of energy Lack of normal body functions loss of body heat

Nutrient Deficiencies Proteins Normal growth development and repairing of body organs ex: muscles, nerves, skin, hair, hooves, and feathers suffers Protein deficiency may result Anorexia Anemia Edema Slow growth rate Low birth weight of young Lower milk production Decreased feed efficiency

Nutrient Deficiencies Fats Provides energy aids in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins Vitamins various body functions will suffer when vitamins are lacking Depends on the vitamins in question

Nutrient Deficiencies Mineral deficiency low rate of gains poor feed efficiency decreased reproduction decrease in milk, meat, eggs, and wool production

Objective 6.02 Distinguish between feeding programs for small animals.

Nutrient Use Maintenance Growth keeping constant no gain or loss of weight usually high in carbohydrates and fats Growth increase in body size rations high in energy and protein

Nutrient Use Reproduction Failures are a major result from poor nutrition Contains a large amount of protein, minerals, and vitamins Improper nutrition can affect conception rates and breeding ability

Reproduction Babies that are underweight at birth, or which become an aborted fetus are often the result of improper nutrition to female during gestation

Nutrient Use Lactation Time during which females are producing milk Requires the proper nutrients to have large milk production

Lactation Diet high in protein, calcium, and phosphorus. The same nutrients contained in the milk are the same needed by a lactating female

Nutrient Use Work and activity Increased amounts of fats and carbohydrates are needed in a working diet to supply the extra energy needed Hunting dogs need special diets because they require energy to chase after game

Feeding Terminology Diet Amount and type of feedstuff is based upon: Feed and water that an animal uses Amount and type of feedstuff is based upon: Animal Needs Kind of and amounts of nutrients contained in feed Palatability- digestible and appeals to the animal A good nutritious feed is only good if it is eaten

Feeding Terminology Feed classifications Roughages (or forages) made up of leaves and the plants tender stems

Feeding Terminology Concentrates recommended for small animals as a regular part of their diet High energy Corn, wheat, sorghum, barley, rye, oats High protein Soybean meal, cottonseed oil meal, sunflower meal

Feeding Terminology Supplements Ration contains a specific nutrient feed that contains the right amount and proportion of nutrients

Specific Diets Dogs and Cats Commercial feed is the best Puppies need diet higher in protein than adults and food intake is regulated by activity Cats need 2X the protein of dogs 10% of their diet should be fat

Rabbits Pellet type of commercial feed is best Avoid feeding too much leafy green vegetables

Pocket Pets Best to use pellet type commercial feed If mixing ration; should have a wide range of food

Pocket Pets Gerbils Rats Ferrets Need a little green food in diet Can have dog food substituted Ferrets Can eat cat food

Pocket Pets Mice Guinea pigs Will not overeat Need solid food to dull their teeth and a certain amount of Vitamin C

Amphibians & Reptiles Prefer to eat animals if large enough Tadpoles eat pellets of rabbit, dog, or cat food Turtles Pieces of liver Strawberries and other fruits

Amphibians & Reptiles Snakes (in captivity) Lizards Full grown can learn to eat canned dog food Variety of insects Baby rodents Frogs and toads Lizards Most eat insects

Birds Diet mostly consists of seeds Including cereal seeds and oil seeds Fruit and nectar birds Oranges Grapes Apple slices

Fish Diet is affected by water temperature Higher temperature Increased food intake Variety of food should be given to decrease boredom

Fish Amount fish is fed should be amount it can eat in a few minutes to avoid contaminating water Smaller fish Flaked food Larger Fish Shrimp Krill Plankton