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What is a serious, life-threatening bacterial infection of the uterus that causes it to fill with pus.
Pyometra
What are the primary symptoms affecting hydration status?
The primary symptoms directly causing and accelerating severe dehydration are vomiting and diarrhea. These are compounded by lethargy, which eliminates the patient's ability to recover that lost fluid.
How much does private cremation cost at AAH?
$124
What types of residents qualify for an appointment at the Miami CVC?
Microchips are tracking devices. True or False?
False
Microchips are Passive Technology: They do not contain batteries or GPS components. They remain completely inactive until a handheld scanner passes over them.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): The scanner uses radio waves to power the chip for a split second, allowing it to transmit a unique identification number back to the scanner screen.
Registry Database: That unique number must be looked up in a national pet recovery database to find the owner's contact information.
What type of documentation do the clients have to bring to the appointments?
What are the 4 major body systems that will help us determine urgency over the phone?
•Respiratory (lungs,breathing)
•Cardiovascular ( heart, blood vessels)
•Neurologic (behavior, brain,spinal cord)
•Urinary system
Are clay pawprints offered at AAH? Yes or No?
No. Clay pawprints are no longer available at AAH.
ASPCA provides International travel health certificates as needed. True or False?
False
What is the age eligibility for pets for SN?
Healthy dogs/cats at least 2 months old and 2 pounds that are 9 years or younger
What is the pet limit for appointments at ASPCA?
Clients may only schedule up to 2 pets per household per day to keep availability open for as many households as possible. Additional pets can still be scheduled on a following day/week.
What is a causing yellow gums/tongue/inside eyelids aka jaundice?
Liver damage
Is AAH ASPCA Animal Hospital wheelchair/handicap accessible?
Yes. There is a ramp, automatic doors, and an elevator.
ASPCA offers long term rx foods for clients. True or false ?
False. Rx foods may only be provided once at the time of the initial visit. The client should then follow up with an rDVM.
When scheduling S/N appointments, it’s very important to select the dog’s breed when adding the pet to Civicore. True or False?
True. This will help alert CM if they may need to have a high risk waiver ready for brachycephalic patients like Shih Tzus and Bulldogs.
What are 5 services provided by Mobile SN clinics?
Give example of triage questions to ask owners to submit in the civicore appointment note (template)
If a pet has had a cystotomy in the past and requires another, what are the guidelines:
ASPCA Mobile clinics will spay lactating females. True or False?
False. We will not provide SN services to lactating females (Client will need to wait at least one month after the babies are weaned)
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cataract surgeries are free at the ASPCA. True or False
False.
ASPCA does not perform cataract surgeries.
How much does Final Gift charge for DOA pick up?
Final Gift will pick up a DOA for $150. However, if it is an ASPCA referral, they may charge the ASPCA, so please direct owner to call them directly at 800-477-5044 and make clear it is not an ASPCA referral.
Name 3 mild types of appointments at CVCs that may be booked as far as 2 weeks from current date
Name a condition a puppy may have if they are vomiting, having diarrhea, lethargic.
Parvovirus
Parasites
Foreign body obstructions
Gastroenteritis
At how many weeks apart are the booster vaccines administered ideally?
Booster vaccines should ideally be given 3-4 weeks apart, however, there is a "grace period" of 2-6 weeks for the booster. If the booster is not given within 6 weeks of the initial vaccine, then the series must be restarted.