Abbreviations
Left Eye
OS
Checks organ function
Chem17
Antiemetic in injection or tablet form.
Cerenia
Whipworm
What will we not see?
Routine check-ups and vaccinations.
OTHERWISE we will see anyone who walks through the door. If transfer is needed we can assist from there.
Every other day
EOD or QOD
Checks for abrasions or ulcers on surface of eye
Florescent Stain
Antibiotic only given once daily and is primarily used for skin issues.
Cefpodoxime
What sterilizes tools with the use of steam under pressure and/or dry heat?
Autoclave
When is it appropriate to scruff a cat?
When that is the last resort in an emergency.
Both Ears
AU
A set of tests that include all WBC, RBC, and platelet measurements.
CBC (complete blood count)
Name the Benadryl Antihistamine.
Diphenhydramine
Why do we heat fix slides?
To kill the organisms, make them adhere to the slide and permits them to accept stain.
How to properly restrain a small dog or cat for jugular blood draw.
Hold animal facing away from your body. Elbows on surface with animal between arms. Hold pressure to keep animal still. Hold their head in your hands thumbs on top with fingers curled under head away from draw sight. Lift head up as needed for person drawing blood. Hold to prevent movement of animal.
Right Ear
AD
Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.
UA (urinalysis)
Pain relief for nerve pain that can cause sedation.
Gabapentin
Name of the early stages of heartworm that show up in blood.
Micro Filaria
Name 3 signs of stress in dogs.
Any of the following:
Lowered ears.
Tucked tail.
Lip licking.
Yawning.
Panting.
Heavy shedding.
Submissive posture.
Whites of eyes showing.
As needed
prn
Tonometry
NSAID for Felines
Onsior
Questions to ask when presented with a vomiting animal.
1. How often?
2. What does it look like?
3. Did P get into anything?
4. Can P hold anything down? Water?
Name 3 signs of a stressed cat.
Lip licking.
Yawning.
Hiding.
Making themselves small.
Stiff body.
Dialated eyes.
Ears tuned back.
Furrowed brow.