Brady Gossett, Garrett Himstedt, Zack Simpson Agriscience Block 3

 Animal Planes and Direction

 Skeletal Anatomy

 Muscle Anatomy

 Outer Parts of Animal Anatomy

 Nutrition  Nutrition is very important for your dog or cat. Nutrition involves everything that is fed to your dog or cat. A couple important tips for your dogs nutrition is do not feed them table scraps. Another one would be kibble food is better than canned food. Nutrition needs to be an important part of your dog if you want it to live long!

 Parasites and Bacteria  Parasites are a disease causing agent or bacteria that can be transferred to your dog or cat. Both parasites and bacteria can be cured by things called antibiotics.

 Viruses  Viruses will enter the cat or dog’s body and harm the animals health. You can get vaccinations to try and prevent these viruses from harming their body.

 Name Heartworm  Causal Agent Parasites  Preventions Chewable Heartgard® Tablets  Cures Arsenic based compound given to animal

 Name Round-worms  Causal Agent Parasites  Prevention Practice good hygiene  Cures De-worming drugs to clean their system

 Name Hook-worm  Causal Agent Parasites  Prevention Hook-worm preventive medication  Cures Medication injected by veterinarian.

 Name Tape-Worms  Causal Agents Parasites  Prevention Eliminate fleas/lice from environment.  Cures Over the counter drug called praziquantel.

 Name Protozoa  Causal Agent Parasites  Prevention Isolate sick dogs from other dogs.  Cures Intensive medical care.

 Name Whip-worm  Causal Agent Parasites  Prevention Regular fecal exams  Cures De-worming medications

 Name Rabies  Causal Agents Bacteria/Viruses  Preventions Rabies shots every two years  Cures None. Death will be almost certain.

 Name Kennel Cough  Causal Agents Bacteria/Viruses  Prevention Regular Vet check ups  Cures Antibiotics. Also keep away from other dogs.

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