Blood
Blood
Specialized body fluid that performs many functions
Dog
Canine
Submissive
Passive, obedient or conforming
Barrel
Pt. that HOLDS the medication.
Plaque
Growth of bacteria on teeth
Plasma
liquid portion of Blood
Avian
Bird
Stress
State of mental/Emotional strain
Syringe
Tool used to admin. Meds/vaccines into the animal.
Tartar
Plaque buildup on teeth
Chemistry Profile
Info on electrolytes & organ function
Bovine
Cow
Control/Rabies Pole
Device used for very aggressive dogs.
Intermuscular
Inj. Directly into the muscle
Vitals
Basic Functions of Life
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
determines the number and type of blood cells present.
Rabbit
Lagomorph
Slip Lead
rope/tether attached around the neck to control or restrain.
Vaccines
Medications that contain WEAKENED or DEAD bacteria/viruses inj. Into animal and allow their bodies to create antibodies against the diseases.
Lethargic
Not alert or active
Hemoglobin
Carries O2 to the RBCs & helps move them to other tissues.
Poultry
Chicken & Turkey
Fractious
Irritable or Angered.
Jugular
any of the 3 large veins in the NECK
Lymph Nodes
Sm. Glds. That filter lymph fluid & become swollen in response to infection or disease.