Pet First Aid
What should you do if a pet is going through heat exhaustion?
move the animal to shade, a cooler place, and hydrate the animal.
Name one thing pets need every day to stay healthy.
Clean water, food, exercise, or care.
What do you check on a dog to check their pulse. Where is it? The femural vein.
It is under the dogs thigh (their behind leg).
What do lab results help vets understand?
A patient’s health.
Name 3 things that should be in an pet first aid kit.
Bandages, gauze, gloves, towel, and emergency phone numbers.
Who should you tell if a pet is hurt or sick?
A trusted adult or vet.
A rectal thermometer
What is a normal heart rate range for cats?
About 100–160 beats per minute.
Most lab results come from what?
Blood.
What does ROY-G-BIV stand for?
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
Chocolate, grapes, onions..etc
Name two pet wellness basics from the lesson.
Clean water, healthy food, exercise/play, grooming, cleanliness, or regular vet visits.
What is a normal temperature range for dogs?
About 100–102.5°F.
What does CBC stand for?
Complete blood count
The male.
True or False: Pet first aid should replace going to the vet.
False. It helps until a vet can check the pet.
Why is grooming important for pets?
It helps keep them clean and can help notice problems like injuries, fleas, or dirty fur.
Which animal usually has a higher heart rate: a dog or a cat?
A cat. Their heart rate is 100-160 bpm
A dogs is 60-120 bpm
Why is it bad to have below average white blood cells?
Because your immunity would be low. You wouldn't be able to fight off bacteria, viruses, or heal easily from cuts, bruises, and injuries.
What blood type is the universal donor for a dog?
DEA - 1 negative
When you press your dog or cat's gums, you see it turns white and then it changes back to pink? What is this called and what is happening?
Its called Capillary Refill Time. This is when the blood flows back to the original place.
A pet has dirty fur, no clean water, and never goes to the vet. Name two health problems this could cause or make worse.
Dehydration, sickness, skin problems, infections, or problems that go unnoticed.
A cat’s heart rate is 150 bpm and its temperature is 101°F. Are these normal based on the lesson? Explain.
Yes. A cat’s heart rate can be 100–160 bpm, and 101°F is within 100.5–102.5°F.
A cat comes into the vet with a blood sugar of 130. The cat exercises regularly so the owner does not know why its high. What can be a reason?
The cat can be under stress, or have diabetes
(Level: HARD DIFFICULT EXTREME CAN'T ANSWER VERY HARD QUESTION) Who's the best camp instructor?
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