1. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Chapter 46 Grooming Procedures

2. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Grooming Skills in the Veterinary Facility Care of the external body Lack of grooming can cause an unhappy animal

3. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Brushing and Combing Required for all –Necessary for long haired animals Brushing –Removes dead hair and dirt materials Combing –Removes tangles, mats, and debris

4. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Brushing and Combing Perform before bathing Begin at the back and work forward Begin at feet and work upward Break down matting Severe matting may require clipping

5. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Bathing Clean skin and hair coat Use animal or medicated shampoos Dips may be used to eliminate or control parasitic infestations Place cotton balls in ear canal Apply protective ointment to eyes

6. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Bathing Thoroughly soak animal Apply shampoo and massage working up to a good lather Allow to stand for 5 minutes Rinse well Apply conditioners Blow dry Comb or brush out

7. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Clipping, Trimming, Shaving Clipping –Removal of small amounts of hair Trimming –Removal of a particular amount of hair from one or more locations Shaving –Taking hair down to the skin

8. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Clipping, Trimming, Shaving Around the rectum is common Around the genital regions Care should be taken not to injure the animal

9. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Clipper and Clipper Blade Care and Maintenance Prolong performance with proper care Follow manufacturer instructions Check the air filter after each use Keep them well lubricated Keep it dry

10. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Ear Cleaning Ear canals may need to be cleaned on a regular basis Hair may need to be plucked Use ear cleaning solution Make sure all solution is removed from ear

11. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Nail Trimming Easily become overgrown and in need of care Cut distal to the quick Use styptic powder or silver nitrate if nail bed bleeds

12. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Expressing Anal Glands Sacs located on either side of the rectum If the material in the gland thickens it may not be expelled properly Two techniques –External expression –Internal expression – (veterinary technician or veterinarian only)