Hospital Procedures TM Spay/Neuter Spay – Ovariohysterectomy Removal of the ovaries and the entire uterus Neuter – Orchiectomy (castration) Removal of the testes Hospital Procedures TM

Hospital Procedures TM Anatomy of a Tooth Enamel Crown Dentin Gingiva Periodontal ligament Root Pulp canal Hospital Procedures TM

Hospital Procedures TM 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. Direct transmission – direct skin contact ingestion of an infected animal inhalation sexual/reproductive contact Indirect transmission – Vectors – mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, flies Vehicles – equipment (brushes, buckets), instruments (needles, scissors), utensils Fomites – water, air, soil, food Hospital Procedures TM

Hospital Procedures TM Immunity A function of the lymph system and protects the body from infection, disease and foreign bodies. Passive Immunity – mother gives to young through colostrum. Passive immunity is short-term. Active Immunity – antibodies are produced by natural or artificial means in response to an antigen. Natural Artificial Hospital Procedures TM

Routes of Administration Nasal Sub-Q (subcutaneous) Oral IM (intramuscular) IP(intraperitoneal) IV (intravenous) Hospital Procedures TM

Medication Labels Wild Wood Veterinary Hospital Melvin Turner, DVM 128 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. Hospital Procedures TM

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