Vaccines (k9)
What does the lyme vaccine protect against? What does it not protect against?
It prevents against the spread of lyme disease. It does not prevent dogs from getting bit by ticks.
How many FVRCP vaccines does a cat get?
2.
What 2 things must a dog be current on in order to receive any type of heartworm prevention?
1. Annual exam
2. Heartworm test
What time do patients need to be dropped off for surgery? What are the fasting instructions?
Between 6:30-8 am and no food or water after 10 pm the night before.
What are c/d and so for?
Helps with urinary issues (stones).
What does bordetella help prevent? Why do we require it to be updated every 6 mo. vs annually?
Kennel cough. We are a boarding facility as well as a hospital so we try to get above the immunity by performing it every 6 months instead of once a year.
What does each letter of fvrcp stand for?
FVR- FELINE VIRAL RHINOTRACHETIS, C- CALICIVIRUS, P- PANLEUKOPENIA (FELINE DISTEMPER)
What must a cat be current on to obtain any type of prevention?
Annual exam
What vaccines are required for all surgeries? (feline and k9) Which vaccine is required for surgeries that are staying overnight?
k9- rv, da2ppl, bv, fecal. Feline- fvrcp, rv and fecal (or revolution). Influenza.
What must pets have in order to obtain prescription diets?
Annual exam and diagnosis that reflects the diet they are prescribed (i.e urinary issues= c/d or so, renal issues= k/d, etc).
What parts of the body does rabies attack?
Brain and central nervous system
Feline leukemia
What does revolution plus protect against? (feline)
Fleas/ticks, heartworm, ear mites, rounds/hooks
How many nights do declaws have to stay with us? What do we use for declaws that is more humane?
1. 2 nights
2. laser
What is a/d?
"Urgent care" and used commonly for pets that aren't eating (hospitalized, hypo patients, etc.) as it packs on calories and is high in nutrients.
What age do dogs have to be in order to receive lepto, fllu and lyme?
12 weeks.
What does FIV stand for?
Feline immunodeficiency virus
What are the 5 types of heartworm prevention do we offer for dogs?
1. proheart 6/12
2.Simparica trio
3. Interceptor plus
4. Heartgard
5. Revolution
How do we put together an estimate for a mass removal?
Recommend that they come in for a consultation as price varies depending on what the mass looks like. Quote them roughly for anesthesia, surgery and bio waste as well as vaccines.
What types of patients receive glycobalance?
Diabetic patients
What does each letter of da2ppl stand for?
D- DISTEMPER, A- ADENOVIRUS 2 (HEPATITIS), P-PARAINFLUENZA, P- PARVOVIRUS, L- LEPTO
What does the feline snap test test for?
FELV and FIV.
What 2 types of prevention aid in the treatment of heartworm disease?
Proheart and heartgard
Name the 4 ortho procedures offered here and a brief description of what they are.
1. TTA- tibial tuberosity advancement
2. LFS-lateral Fabellotibial Suture
3. FHO- femoral head ostectomy
4. TPLO- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
What is ultamino for?
Pets with sensitive stomachs if i/d does not work