Behavior
Stress
a state of mental or emotional strain
Occlude
to close, shut, or stop
Control Pole
device used for very aggressive dogs
IM- intramuscular
injection of a substance directly into muscle
Plasma
the liquid portion of blood
Submissive
passive, obedient, or comforting
Slip Lead
rope or tether which is attached around the neck of the animal to help control and restrain
Muzzle
guard or strap which is fitted over an animal's nose and jaw to prevent biting
Syringe barrel
part of the syringe which holds the medicine
White Blood Cells
defends the body from invading organisms
Abnormal behavior
acting differently from normal or typical behavior
Stocks
form of restraint used for horses
Twitch
device used to distract horses during exams or procedures
IV- intravenous
injection of a substance directly into the vein
Polycythemia
decreased blood flow
Fractious
irritable or angered
Chute
form of restraint used for cattle
Tranquilizer
medicinal drug used to reduce tension or stress
Syringe plunger
placed tightly inside the barrel of the syringe; allows the applicator to push the medication through the syringe
Red Blood Cells
erythrocytes which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
Adverse behavior
behavior which is preventive or harmful
Halter
form of restraint used to control large animals
Net
used for fractious cats or wild animals
Sub Q- subcutaneous
injection used to implant a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle
Platelets
thrombocytes responsible for clotting and they increase with injury