1. Hospital Procedures TM
Spay/Neuter
Spay – Ovariohysterectomy
Removal of the ovaries and the entire uterus
Neuter – Orchiectomy (castration)
Removal of the testes
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2. Hospital Procedures TM
Anatomy of a Tooth
Enamel
Crown
Dentin
Gingiva
Periodontal ligament
Root
Pulp canal
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3. 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
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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 produces by natural or artificial means in response to an antigen.
Natural
Artificial
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5. Routes of Administration
Nasal
Sub-Q (subcutaneous)
Oral
IM (intramuscular)
IP(intraperitoneal)
IV (intravenous)
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6. Medication Labels
Wild Wood Veterinary Hospital
Melvin Turner, DVM
128 Clearbrook Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 75074
(719)
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.
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