1. By Stephani Noar Anacortes High School Senior

3. What happens at a check-up? What if my pet is healthy? How often should I bring in Cats? How often should I bring in Dogs?

4. Is my pet overweight? Is the waist: Not visible Visible Visible behind the ribs How can I help my pet keep a healthy weight?

5. Diseases How can I take care of my pet’s teeth? Dental Cleaning Home Care

6. What kind of care do older pets need? Regular check-ups Blood work Home Observations Eating? Drinking? Playing? Change in any behavior or personality? Loss of a pet

8. Ask permission first Ask about likes and dislikes Respect and caution What about service animals? “On Duty” vs. “Off Duty” RESPECT!

10. What are parasites? What are different kind of parasites? Can parasites hurt humans?

11. What is leptospirosis? Is it a problem where I live? Can I get leptospirosis? What are the symptoms of leptospirosis?

12. Vaccinations Sanitation Caution Around Unfamiliar Animals

14. A common route Veterinarians go to school for 8 years Preparation for Veterinarian Route

15. To ensure certainty Vet techs go to school for 2 year If they enjoy their job: they will either stay as a vet tech OR apply to vet school Preparation for Vet Tech Route

17. Patient: 900 lb horse named “Rain” Diagnosis: joint pain Medication: Phenylbutazone (FDA approved for horses) Possible Side Effects: allergic reaction, kidney damage, etc. Possible Benefits: relieves pain and inflammation, reduces fever, inexpensive Dosage Information: 2000mg / 453.59237 kg (per 24 hours) Discuss with a partner about whether you would give the medicine or not based on the possible side effects and possible benefits.

19. Images: http://www.leptospirosis.org/topic.php?t=49 (leptospirosis) http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.4617.html (math project) Information: http://www.netplaces.com/dog-health/basic-dog-health/regular-veterinary-checkups.htm (check-ups) Dr. Beth C. Scheenstra, DVM (check-ups, obesity, dental, parasites, sanitation, vaccinations, veterinary route) http://dpfa.org/what-happens-at-the-routine-vet-check-up.htm (check-ups) http://www.canismajor.com/dog/obese.html (obesity) http://www.romow.com/recreation-blog/cat-obesity-casues-and-treatment/ (obesity) http://blog.krogerpersonalfinance.com/weight-management-dogs-cats/ (obesity) http://www.cairnrescue.com/docs/Obesity.htm (obesity) http://www.petobesityprevention.com (obesity) Dr. Pauli J. Bezzola, DVM (checkups, obesity, dental, parasites, sanitation, caution around unfamiliar animals, veterinary technician route) http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2 2089&aid=517>. (dental) http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1 2121&aid=516 (dental) http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-dental-care/Dog-and-Cat-Dental-Care.aspx (dental) http://www.thepetcenter.com/article.aspx?id=3416 (dental) http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/petdentalcare_2.htm (dental) http://www.2ndchance.info/olderpet.htm (elderly pets) http://www.pet-loss.net/ (elderly pets) http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/library/WildAnimalsAreNotPets.pdf (wildlife) http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815340/teaching-kids-pet-etiquette-1 (animal étiquette) http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/223AC65F-AF25-41FB-B1D0-CF38D492BEED/0/ServiceAnimalEtiquetteJanuary2007.pdf (animal étiquette) http://www.petsandparasites.org/index.html (parasites) http://parasitology.com/worms/index.html#roundworms (roundworms – Ascaris) Pets, Parasites and People brochure from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (parasites and prevention) Leptospirosis Alert! Brochure from Pfizer Animal Health (leptospirosis) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos183.htm (veterinary technician) http://www.ferretrealm.com/medical/dosage.htm (math problem) http://www.1800petmeds.com/Phenylbutazone-prod10141.html (math problem)